Umbrellas on The Sand

Christine Ramsay on Jul 17, 2010

Tags: beach, heat, Holiday, Sunshine, umbrellas

I have just come back from spending another very hot holiday in Italy where my brother and I had to fight for some shade on the beach.

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Why do they have umbrellas on the beach

When so very little shade they provide?

They flutter gently in the breeze

But from the sun it’s impossible to hide.

You sit in the shadow that is thrown

In the hope of finding a cool spot to read,

But although your head may be in the shade

Your feet to the baking sun are freed.

How does one deal with this dilemma

When an umbrella is made to shelter two?

How can you feel comfortable enough

To do what you really want to do?

We tried so many remedies

But none really addressed the demand.

Maybe umbrellas could be all joined together

Then we can enjoy a relaxing time on the sand.

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Christine Ramsay 17.7.10

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gaby7 on Jul 17, 2010
Quite poignant! I have always wondered myself, why man is so keen to have a shade over his head when the feet is in the sun.
Val Mills on Jul 17, 2010
I am so envious Christine. here down under it has rained all winter and we’re really fed up! Oh for some sunshine.
Jo N on Jul 17, 2010
absolutely amazing. i love ur poems
Mr Ghaz on Jul 17, 2010
awesome poem!..you’ve great time in Italy
heidiefernandez on Jul 17, 2010
Lovely Poetry!!!!
Jimmy Shilaho on Jul 17, 2010
What a lovely entry Christine, am glad you enjoyed your holiday.
drelayaraja on Jul 17, 2010
This is the lovely poem of the day…
Aileen Tecson on Jul 17, 2010
I enjoy umbrellas and this poem is dedicate to all sort of umbrellas!
krrymarie on Jul 17, 2010
Beautiful poem, Hope you enjoyed your holiday and found some shade in the end.
Lipstick on Jul 17, 2010
a lovely poem, very amusing to read
Anuradha Ramkumar on Jul 17, 2010
Hope you had a gr8 time in Italy. Very lovely poem.
drishti8 on Jul 17, 2010
Once again good post. You are enjoying a lot in the holidays that’s great.
Lwandaz Tale on Jul 17, 2010
Delightful entry!
CHAN LEE PENG on Jul 17, 2010
Great tour! But the umbrellas seemed to be inadequate to share the people under them. liked it.
yes me on Jul 17, 2010
What to do? Factor 50 on your feet he he joshing of course, Christine you should maybe try a wee holiday, up here in the northern climes, were you get the four seasons all in one day…. all year through, ha ha lovely stuff this rain dripping down yer neck he he hope you had a lovely time, otherwise.
Tina Cassello on Jul 17, 2010
I don’t think they allow umbrellas on the actual beach here. I never see them. If you want shade you go to the park. The sand is for the tanners and swimmers going back and for to the water, and I never liked walking on it barefoot. It gets too hot and tongs and such get full of sand that is uncomfortable too.
Starpisces on Jul 17, 2010
so nice, relaxing, great poem, Italy is a nice place right?
Ruby Hawk on Jul 17, 2010
Christine, next time take a pup tent and roll up the sides.
Judy Sheldon on Jul 17, 2010
Christine, I have to avoid the sun so an umbrella would not suffice. Cute poem, as usual!
petercurtis97 on Jul 17, 2010
A very nice poem ona lovely subject lucky you on a beach in Italy
Tulan on Jul 17, 2010
that’s why I like to go after the sun goes down.
jimbob1 on Jul 18, 2010
CR…sounds like it was a hot time on the Italian beaches…could almost feel the heat as you lead us into a bit of shade from the scourching sun…sounds like you need to get umbrella owners to get used to some closer fellowship…I liked this one and welcome back…
fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa on Jul 18, 2010
Totally awesome, it apppears umbrellas are no long enough to protect us from the sun. Your words are chosen wisely, and roll along smoothly.
giftarist on Jul 18, 2010
As always, wonderful poetry with cleverness. Great write, friend.
Judy Kaelin on Jul 18, 2010
WOW! That is a beautiful beach!
athena goodlight on Jul 18, 2010
Beautiful poem from you as always. It makes me miss the beach.
revivor on Jul 20, 2010
go to a cornish cove and enjoy the natural shade
Milton H Peebles III on Jul 20, 2010
never an umbrella big enough – enjoyed this muches!
Take Care, DreamSweet and Let Your Heart Shine
~ milty
papaleng on Jul 20, 2010
well done Christine!
Kheng on Jul 20, 2010
Lovely poem, Christine.

The weather has been erratic here in my part of the world. It’s been pouring and causing flash floods here so a little more sunshine would be much welcome!
S A JOHNSON on Jul 22, 2010
Cute.
Lady Sunshine on Jul 22, 2010
Lol. Hope you had a wonderful time in Italy Christine.
Lady Sunshine on Jul 22, 2010
Hope you had a wonderful time in Italy Christine.
PR Mace on Jul 23, 2010
What a wonderful picture and sounds like a great trip. I have never been to Italy. I love the way you can make a poem and a well written poem out of any subject.
T. S. Lewis on Jul 23, 2010
Wondeful write. Wish I was at the beach finding a solution to that kind of problem.
Christine Ramsay on Jul 24, 2010
I am so glad you enjoyed the read. Thank you so much for all the comments.

Christine
Payge on Jul 27, 2010
That has never made sense to me neither but I dont sit on beaches anymore.A sun worshiper I am not and dont want to be.You would need a very large umbrella but do they make them that big?A write that makes one think and well liked.
T. S. GARP on Aug 2, 2010
That was wonderful! Truly great writing.
mark ramsay on Aug 4, 2010
I can imagine all those umbrellas joined together. Maybe you\’ll start a new trend.
wonder on Oct 13, 2010
Very original colourful and vibrant posts.Wish I read them earlier, now less time.
I will be away foe sometime, bye.

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