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!

[Kristan A. Mohammed]

This is really cool. I too am afraid of becoming one of those "Black-umbrella" folks whose lives are so dull and depressing. Although I do have my moments. Great imagery. I loved it. Stay inspired.

[Jennie Baron]

Thanks, Kristan! I need some good wishes to stay inspired; I haven't written a new poem in a while. But I've been thinking of submitting some for publication, and this has been well received, so it might be a possibility. Thank you so much!

[Adam Adams]

It's a refreshing poetry that brightens the day even in rain. Well written.

[Jennie Baron]

I'm so happy that you like it! Many thanks for stopping by to read and review.

[alf]

Hi Jennie. We find true inspiration to reward ourselves with betterment in the most unusual places. I love that thought of buying a yellow umbrella. Shake your personality loose and escape the humdrum. Well done, alf

[Jennie Baron]

Thank you for reading, alf, and for the kind review! I've been gratified by the response to this one.

Regards, Jennie

[blue angel]

Oh wow, I adore the symbolism of this poem. It's a snapshot of 'ah ha' moment. A pivotal milestone, if you will. It's simplicity tells volumes too, with how the simplest of things can be moving and deeply felt. It's amazing how colors can lighten our mood and strike us in times as this. I also see the idea of being playful, and light hearted in order to enjoy the bad weather that life throws at us. This is a charming vision that you've shared, thank you for that. I see we have some commonalities too, music and region. :) Happy writing to you! Respectfully, blue angel

[Jennie Baron]

Thanks for the good word; it's all the more meaningful coming from such a great poet. The inspiration for this came with almost no effort, amazingly. So happy that you liked it.

[blue angel]

Well thank you for the compliment. It is indeed a refreshing read. I feel I need to upgrade my umbrella now.. :)

[Norah]

Oh I loved this! Great job Jennie :)

[Jennie Baron]

I'm so happy you liked it! I appreciate the positive word.

[Oberon Duke]

Very charming little poem. You clearly have a great talent for painting a vivid picture with the least amount of words possible, for example your first stanza here absolutely made me feel like I was watching the scene unfold, rather than merely reading it. A rare gift to be sure, and the message is a fantastic one. Thanks for posting. :)

[Jennie Baron]

I'm flattered that you liked it. Thanks very much!

[Rita L. Sev]

:) THIS is the way to look at Life - always seeking the brightest spots! A fun piece that reminds us to be as colorful as we can!

[Jennie Baron]

True indeed! Thanks for your reading and the kind review.

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

This made me Giggle the Rain is very happy to me
I love the rain I am one of those kinds of people LOL...


Ah a Bright Yellow Umbrella
well the yellow Rose it means Friendship
Joy sunshine all the yellowy Bright happy things.




We have a beautiful blue and gray umbrella
Blue and Turquoise and dark reds are my favorite
colors not a gloomy person per say the rain you
can jump in the puddles I am a Child at heart :)
and you can see the crystal droplets
making music everywhere when we don't get rain I love
it and it is so soothing to me.






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.


Thank you for this Lovely
jaunty little piece I enjoyed reading this
and thank you for your kind review and comments
you left on my page.




This is going to my favorites.


Have a Blessed Thursday. Benita

[Jennie Baron]

It truly does my heart good to see someone enjoy my work and especially save it in their favorites. Glad it evoked pleasant images for you. More than that, this is about standing out from the crowd, in a positive way, doing good for others.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're welcome. Well I saw a little bit of that in the poem
this was a very interesting piece it did catch my eye :) Thank you for sharing. Benita

[emmajoy]

There's nothing like colour on a dark day to lift the eyes from the puddles and the mind from anything and everything. There's a series of lovely scenes wrapped in feelings here, seems very real. And I love brollies!

Fun read. finely phrased.. and carrying me off and away with a grin! Thank you.

[Jennie Baron]

Thanks so much Emma, I'm glad you liked it and your review is much appreciated!

[emmajoy]

:) + :) + :)