Umbrella

There she stands 
Centre stage for all to see
Tall and slender 
Precariously she balances.

I reach out for her
Draw her to me 
My hand skims her body 
Slowly reaching her skirt.

Playful fingers find hidden areas
Delighted her legs spring forth
Displaying the very beauty
Of her delicately adorned skirt.

Gaily she dances around
Dizzily twisting and turning
In the brightness of day shading
She gently tends to my needs.

Personal ballerina takes to toes leaping
Merrily bobbing up and down
As emotional to her performance
Clouds cry a thousand tears for her.

Reaching our destination
Slightly shaken, she leans
Watches me quietly drips
Against the wall.

Reminiscent of the day's fulfillment
We acknowledge one another silently
Restful knowing we shall be
One once more.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Dietrich Avatar
January 5, 2011 at 3:30 PM
wow, this is awesome, one of your best! So it made the semi finals?? I see why!! Luv, Andrea
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January 5, 2011 at 3:30 PM
a fav!
Moreno Avatar
May 3, 2009 at 1:41 PM
Anne-Marie, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul
Mason Avatar
April 27, 2009 at 3:07 PM
Very unusual and I doubt if there is another write on the planet from the perspective of an umbrella ... smile ... Great work and it is now a "first round survivor" ... so congratulations Anna-Marie and good luck with the contest!
Brown Avatar
April 10, 2009 at 4:59 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it into the semi finals. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals Anne-Marie. Love, Carol
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April 4, 2009 at 10:04 PM
congrats on a well desevered first round survival. wishing you all the best in the finals. love Leke
George   Avatar
April 1, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Dear Ann-Marie, You already know how much I love this incredible personification. I am so happy to see it here in the semi=finals Good luck, my dear. Lainie
Winter Avatar
March 31, 2009 at 6:17 AM
Congrats on making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals. Love, Shar
Richards Avatar
November 4, 2008 at 6:12 PM
You did such a wonderful job with personifcation! It made the umbrella come to life! good job! ~ Carrie
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November 4, 2008 at 6:47 AM
This is what poems wish to become. More than enough for my poetic needs. Superb work all through the poem. Umbrella is really the centre of attraction. Goes into my favs for sure!! Congratulations on being featured.Love, Chitra
Winter Avatar
November 3, 2008 at 8:49 AM
Wonderful to read this again! Congratulations on your amazing poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
November 3, 2008 at 4:28 AM
Hey congratulations on winning Elaine's contest - You will love her book it is excellent - Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week - God Bless
Brown Avatar
November 3, 2008 at 4:13 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poem being featured this week Anne-Marie. Love, Carol
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November 2, 2008 at 11:47 PM
Oh how delightful, many thanks to all who have stopped by or commented my write; this is the first time my writing has literally won anything and feels quite a milestone - despite having being recognised as a winner in other contests with other writes. I cannot express the pleasure of being read and the thrill it gives me to write knowing it brings some pleasure to people. I have still much to learn in the poetry market with regards to writing and strive to try new things. Thanks all. Anna-Marie
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November 2, 2008 at 5:36 PM
Congratulations Anna-Marie on your personification "Umbrella" being featured this week Vince
George   Avatar
November 2, 2008 at 5:02 PM
Hi Anna-Marie. You were the winner of my personification contest. with this poem. I have your book and certificate ready to mail to you. Would you kindly email me your mailing address. Good luck in the finals. My email address is: [email protected] Elaine George
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August 21, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Oh yes! A truly deserving win. Congratulations to you Anna-Marie. -ED-
Winter Avatar
August 15, 2008 at 7:07 AM
Congratulations Anna-Marie on your First Place win in Elaine's Personification contest! Brilliant! Love, Shar
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