Wendy Watson Poet Free verse

Umbrellas

Useful on rainy days
  Underneath ashen skies
       Unleashed springs awaken;
             Upthrust in defiance.
                  Unobserved by others
                          Undercover kisses
                                 Utilise their shelter.


31.04.21


 ' Pleiades  U'  Contest sponsored by Kim Merryman

   syllable check by ear

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Brian Sambourne August 25, 2021 at 7:58 PM What a superb write, Wendy. You've captured the utilitarian + amorous uses of the umbrella beautifully. A true winner in my book. Best wishes, Brian

Sara Kendrick May 14, 2021 at 7:30 AM Great item to have on hand to prevent getting totally soaked unless it is a windy day then who knows what will happen. Congrats on your winner. Sara

Kim Merryman May 4, 2021 at 7:21 PM Very sweet,Wendy! I'm glad everything worked out. Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Jan Allison May 3, 2021 at 3:26 PM excellent poem Wendy i also considered writing about umbrellas! Many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Wendy Watson May 3, 2021 at 3:40 PM Thank you very much, Jan. One would certainly have been useful today in my part of the world!

Christuraj Alex May 3, 2021 at 6:55 AM Congratulations! Wendy Watson May 3, 2021 at 3:39 PM Thank you for taking the time to read and comment,Alex.

Daniel Turner April 30, 2021 at 1:59 PM Wendy, I have read several of these today and I finally found one I could understand. Good luck, reads like a winner:) Wendy Watson April 30, 2021 at 2:01 PM Thank you so much for taking time out to read and comment,Daniel. My first attempt at this form so I appreciate the encouragement! It's a boring topic maybe but one which we can all relate to!