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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

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Brian Sambourne Date: 8/25/2021 7:58:00 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 Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 5/14/2021 7:30:00 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 Login to Reply

Kim Merryman Date: 5/4/2021 7:21:00 PM Very sweet,Wendy! I'm glad everything worked out. Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 5/3/2021 3:26:00 PM excellent poem Wendy i also considered writing about umbrellas! Many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 5/3/2021 3:40:00 PM Thank you very much, Jan. One would certainly have been useful today in my part of the world!

Christuraj Alex Date: 5/3/2021 6:55:00 AM Congratulations! Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 5/3/2021 3:39:00 PM Thank you for taking the time to read and comment,Alex.

Daniel Turner Date: 4/30/2021 1:59:00 PM Wendy, I have read several of these today and I finally found one I could understand. Good luck, reads like a winner:) Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 4/30/2021 2:01:00 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!