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!

[Tim]

You've captured a moment and shared it in the most poetic way. Love it.

[Jennie Baron]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your reading and review.

[Frieda P]

Oh I love this little ditty, 'black-umbrella people'....wish I had thought of that, I have a red umbrella myself...but yellow sounds so refreshing. Enjoy'd!

[Jennie Baron]

It's quite a compliment that you enjoyed my poetry. Glad to bring you a colorful moment.

[Frieda P]

Pleasure was mine Jennie, put a smile on my cranky face this morning.

[Stonz P.]

The first thought I had reading the title was 'Big Yellow Taxi' by Joni...
And this had the same spirit as the song, cheerful and hopeful..

I like the structuring and the flow.
Good write.

[Jennie Baron]

Yes, it's all about standing out from the crowd, but in a positive and meaningful way that benefits others. I hope I communicated that. Thanks!

[Terpsichore]

We all need some colour in our lives. From a high window on a rainy day in London it is the weirdest thing imaginable to watch all those black umbrellas scurrying by, it's like some sort of dark tidal flow.

T

[Jennie Baron]

:) Northern Texas weather is about as far as you can get from London's, but it was a rare rainy day in early September. I think we need to take any opportunity to brighten others' lives. Thanks for reading and reviewing!

[Sami Khalil]

The title is unique. The poem is marvelous rendering...:)...................

[Jennie Baron]

My husband, who's a "How I Met Your Mother" fan, pointed out that that a yellow umbrella was a recurring image in that show, so maybe subconsciously I was thinking of that and the title is not so unique? But I did really see that visual and it made a point for me. I'm pleased you liked the poem.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are welcome...:)..............................

[Sami Khalil]

:)..........................

[Samuel Dickens]

I can just picture that bright yellow umbrella, giving color to the world like a late winter daffodil.

[Jennie Baron]

Yes indeed. We should want to be personalities that give color to the world and that's what this is all about. Thanks for reading, Samuel!

[KAREN]

Great imagery! Easy flow and a enjoyable read.

[Jennie Baron]

I appreciate your reading and your kind review!

[KAREN]

My pleasure!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Do you happen to shop QVC? They show them from time to time in bodacious prints!

I love this. I have a red/black one, but I'm pretty certain my mood would be lifted if I saw a yellow one on such a bleary day! Such wonderful introspect, Jennie. I shall think of this whenever it rains here in San Diego...that is, IF it ever happens to, again! ; )

[Jennie Baron]

:) Actually rain this time of year in Dallas is pretty rare, too...what does the song say, it never rains in Southern California? I'm so glad you enjoyed it. The point is standing out from the crowd, being memorable and making a difference, and I suppose there are many ways to do that!