Yellow Umbrella

Out on the street on a rainy day

A woman with a yellow umbrella caught my eye.

She’ll never know how the sight affected me

How cheery and jaunty it looked

Amid the gloom,

The fog on my car windows,

And the rain streaming down on them.

 

Please, please never let me be

One of those insufferably boring,

Eminently forgettable

Black-umbrella people.

A red one would be nice,

But I’m going to buy myself

The brightest yellow one I can find.

Reviews

[Mila]

Lovely, Jennie! This is a great testament to those who strive to be different and not fall into the constant mold, which I can assume is the "black umbrella". I love the choice of color for the umbrella, what inspired it? I myself have a blue one (with polka dots) haha. :)

Enjoyed it a lot! Well done :):)

[Jennie Baron]

I literally did see someone walking by with a yellow umbrella. Love your blue polka dot one, though! This is simply about standing out from the crowd and being memorable (in a positive way, of course). I'm so happy you liked it!

[Sir Drift & Mr. Pulse]

Brightness. Light in the dark. It's almost like a feather happily dancing in a storm, very amusing.

[Jennie Baron]

Glad you liked it. I wanted it to be uplifting. Thank you very much Sir!

[Great Aunt Astri]

Oh this is lovely! I like the way you have written your poem from a true life event. (I too am constantly getting ideas from things I see.) Well done.

[Jennie Baron]

Thank you again!

[Blue]

Not only umbrella but my dresses, shoes, shirts, and pants are black as well. I love how this poem has affected me and how it led me to reflect of my own dullness. Haha. Next time, I'll wear bright colors and have a brighter perspective in life. Great job, Miss Jennie!

[Jennie Baron]

I suppose I've done my job if I inspired a reader to self-reflection! :) Of course it is the perspective that matters, not one's literal choice in clothing colors. I'm so glad you liked this little poem Blue; it's truly gratifying.

[Mary]

Jennie, I think I'm getting a bright yellow one too! You have a beautiful style in this poem, added to my library.

[Jennie Baron]

So much appreciated, Mary. Thanks for the kind words!

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Something bright to cheer up a gloomy, cloudy day is always appreciated and admired.
Reflection on the experience with joy!
I never have good luck with umbrellas though--they either break or come up missing.
The wind tends to damage the ones I purchase and make them useless.
however, I love seeing colorful ones against the wet, gray clouds and tumbling skies.
:)

[Jennie Baron]

If I can bring some cheer to a gloomy day, I've accomplished my mission in writing! Many thanks!

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

You are welcome!

[wordman]

a cheerful write,reminded me of sunshine on a rainy day

[Jennie Baron]

Thank you so very much! Your positive word is valued.

[wordman]

you`re welcome jennie,hows the weather in dallas today

[Jennie Baron]

About 94 degrees with broken clouds

[Dave]

Oh yes Jennie. I nice big yellow umbrella not only keeps the rain off, but provides
the sunshine that is missing.

Even the dullest, dreariest of our days can be brightened by the "yellow umbrella"
we all carry with us, within us.

[Jennie Baron]

The "yellow umbrella" is that unique spark of life essence and joy that each soul has. Glad you read this little poem and hope you enjoyed it, Dave!

[R Smith]

there is always a light on the darkest day, I guess Jennie you found it in a yellow umbrella, I don't think you could ever be a black umbrella person, your a writer we only use color :)

[Jennie Baron]

:) I hope you're right! I'm glad you liked my little poem. I'm been surprised and gratified by the response to a poem that came to me so quickly.

[SyberRose]

I bet that woman never realized she would end up in a poem...her and her yellow umbrella..I have an umbrella with comics all over it...my husband worked at a newspaper...ha...enjoyed...Rose:)

[Jennie Baron]

So happy that you enjoyed it! Thanks much for stopping by to read.

[Confuser]

Jennie: Once again, I can tell you're an accomplished poet. I loved it. I wrote a poem, never revisited and I swear, the lady had a large yellow purse: I actually began with yellow. To be unique, to find yourself, no matter what society's dogma places upon us is the way to go. Yellow Umbrella, wow, I wish I had one. I've always expressed myself through fashion, and once my daughter said to someone, she dresses differently. I didn't ask her, but it made me smile. I don't mean green zebra striped tights, with a purple scarf, but the challenge to find something different is fun to me, because, we all are individuals. No? Thank you once again. Great poem! Dale

[Jennie Baron]

Thank you so much for a review that not only tells me you liked the poem, it tells me the reason why, and it tells me you understand the writing! Your reading and review are much appreciated, Dale. I'm looking forward to visiting some more of your writing soon. Regards,

[Confuser]

My pleasure.......