No Rhythm, Just Blues: A Poem
I wanted you to be the rhythm to my blues
The answer to my unspoken prayers
The butter that flavors my grits
The drumbeat that soothes my pain
An accompaniment to my heartbeat that vibrates within my soul
I wanted to be the harmony in your song
The key that unlocks the captivity of your wings
The ham hock that seasons your greens
The peace that calms your storm
The love you didn’t know you needed that remedies all your woes
But my blues remain with no song to sing
So I’ll continue to pray in hopes to gain the rhythm to my blues