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!

[Abd-afeez]

Simple but says a lot, about how how lifestyles are often reflections of our choices of materials and goodies. The jaded ones often opt for the brightest colours while the gloomy ones like the dullest colours. what an insightful write. kudos

[Jennie Baron]

Thank you so much for reading!

[AprilRN1210]

what fun is it to be different.. to color outside the lines.. to be the bright quirky crayon in the box... I loved the message in this one, and agree wholeheartedly.. :)

[Jennie Baron]

It's very nice that we agree and I appreciate the good word wholeheartedly. Many thanks!

[Angad Waraich]

Well unique and lovely.
Very nicely penned.
And the best thing about being a writer is that we find poetry and beauty in things that people juat see and pass by.
Very well done.
Enjoyed it!

Thank you for sharing.
-Angad

[Jennie Baron]

Yes, I agree it's great to to find poetry and beauty in everyday things when others don't always. Thank you for reading, and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Angad Waraich]

You're most welcome.

[Pryde Foltz]

Lovely … I am partial to red, myself:)

[Jennie Baron]

Well, that's just fine, too! Whatever sets you apart from the crowd and makes you memorable in a positive way! Thank you for reading!

[David Lewis Paget]

The first thing I noticed in China was how many people carried an umbrella, of all different colours and patterns, not to protect them from the rain, but from the sun. The Chinese, having a light yellow skin already, hate to get sunburnt, as to them pale skin is the most beautiful. So it was a sight, for a westerner, to see this forest of umbrellas marching at lunchtimes to the various eating places on campus. Your poem reminded me of this, Jennie.

[Jennie Baron]

Your taking the time to read and sharing that memory are much appreciated. Great story!

[Madeline]

"Eminently forgettable"---amen.

[Jennie Baron]

You have "gotten" what this poem is about, Madeline! I don't mean to put anyone down but this is about standing out from the crowd and being memorable (in a good way, by doing good).

[Madeline]

Absolutely, I agree, and have thought about this matter a lot. I'm glad you have put it out there in a well-worded poem, because people need to understand this message. Again, great.

[Wórdsmíth]

Quiet pleasurable thoughts you`ve dripped down into the pages. It reminds me `bout the colorless rain fulled of "colors". Nice imagery.

[Jennie Baron]

I'm glad you liked it, John. Thanks for reading!

[Wórdsmíth]

Always a pleasure to read such deep insightful stuffs to make the day bright along the coldness of moon!

[Cindy Marietta]

Can't express how much I love this. Awesome idea and language. Very creative taking something as random and ordinary as an umbrella color and turning it into a portrayal of character.

[Jennie Baron]

Your words and your reading are much appreciated, Amanda.

[SpeedyHobbit Armstrong]

Nice portrayal of your umbrella coilor-analysis. I usually go for one with skulls, or else certain blues and purples myself

[Jennie Baron]

:) It's an individual thing. Whatever you like that sets you apart from the crowd! Thanks for reading, Speedy.

[KWP]

haha i found this funny ... perhaps the umberella was on loan from their dad or something ... I actually prefer singing in the rain ... such a lovely feeling

your poem I like for the moment in thought :) yay!

xx

[Jennie Baron]

:) Thank you....