Weathered Umbrella

"Weathered Umbrella"

Sometimes we don't understand,
Why the leaves fall off of the trees,
Why the seasons have to change,
Or why it can't always be Spring.

Why can't love be an eternal Summer,
Instead of Winter up in Maine,
Umbrellas are worn from April showers,
I'm left to stand here in the rain.

(c)2006 Joe Ruggiero