Ode to the Giant Colorful Umbrella

You look like a rainbow that got trapped between

The thick webs of a silly spider who did not know

Of the magic that happens when the rain and sun

Meet once in a while;

You are a lantern house in the night under the

Street bulb, shining your colors so strongly, I

Bet from really far away I look just like you

A rainbow colored girl.

And it’s magical how you have space for everyone

My friend, and her friend, and for the lady on

The street who forgot her rain protection at home,

You shall prove a good wingman some day.

And I had

Always been the rain girl, the one who prides

In her ability to jump over puddles

And finds happiness in the smallest of things

Who would have thought I’d find my joy

In you

You giant rainbow umbrella.