Barbetta-Tenth Muse

Guess what, it's raining. Again!
You met the Umbrella Lady ( Good Mom of the East).
I'd like to introduce you to
Umbrella Man
(Stronger than new)

"Rain is coming.
Watch the sky
I'll sew the scars
in your umbrella
Keep you high and dry."

"No need to buy
a new umbrella
We bridge the gaps
You will be protected
Nothing's perfect after all
Raindrops when they fall
will be deflected."

Rain's rage never dampens
your sun-kissed head
never wash away your dreams
Old scars are blended seams
Trust my mending needle
Your binding thread."
jlB -

Good thing we had that old umbrella repaired.
Like me? Like you? Like new!
Copyright: John Lawrence Barbetta
(Candidate for in progress "Vital Illusions" collection)
Edited post-16 June 2026
Pepin, Wisconsin
“Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain.”
― Vivian Greene (British author, wife of author Graham Greene)

Write then/now/later
Reflections on Reflections
A Second Glance

The mirror image evoked
insights of yesterdays
Someone familiar
A friend from the past
Gloaming of vesper days
Souvenirs that will last.

A visual revelation!
We must sense the link
The unbroken chain
Binds who we were then
with whom we are now
We are one chorus
We sing a single refrain.

From Our Life’s Chalice
We share an ambrosial drink
Sustenance to retain
Faith, purpose, hope
The vision to see
Who we were then
Who we are now
Who we will be.

jlB- Copyright: John Lawrence Barbetta
Edited Post-1 June 2026
Pepin, Wisconsin
Let's give it a second look. A positive connection?
just "Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow" me