By Gerry Grubbs
PROMPT — If only ...
I should have said
How lovely you were
Last night I should have
Said I knew the stars
Were out because
I could see you shining
That green dress
Against your olive skin
like topaz and emeralds
On the same gold chain
I should have said
I think your ruby heart
Wants to say something
For NP
To me
but I can't hear it yet
I should have said
Little heart I am here
I should have said
Little heart
I'll keep listening
Gerry Grubbs is an attorney who practices law in Cincinnati Ohio. He has several books published by Dos Madres Press, the latest is Chrysanthemum Moon.