Riches and Rhymes

The Poetry and Writing of Janis Gaines

Month: May, 2021

Like a Child Who Sings

Like a child who sings the ABC’s,
I think of you when I forget
how to spell words like “LOVE” and
“You’re my favorite.”

May 27, 2021
Helen, GA

Unfinished or So Much Left Unsaid

Hey, the other day I was thinking about…
…I know, I often do that too. Do you ever…
Yes, all the time. Sometimes I even…
…Yes, me too. I always…
Same. There isn’t a day that I don’t …
…Do you remember when….
Ha, of course. Yes, that was the best…
…In fact, just yesterday I …
Ah, that’s nice. I remember how you…
…Yeah, I really loved…
Me too. I still …
…That’s good to hear. Sometimes I …
Really? I thought that maybe ….
…No, I could never …
Wow, yeah, that would be …
…Agreed. So many people just …
I don’t want to …
…Do you think…
Well, it’s probably worth…
…I would love to…
Yeah, me too. You know, I will always…
…I will, too.

May 2021