Janis Land Raymer

Janis Land Raymer Poems

Janis Land Raymer Biography

I came from a divorced family. Both of my parents remarried, unfortunately to people I didn't care for. Probably not surprising, I am separated and trying to get a divorce. They say children of divorce have a higher rate, don't they? I have two beautiful teenage girls and a man in my heart (for going on 20 yrs now) whom I love with everything I have...heart, body, mind, and soul. Sadly he doesn't feel quite the same. Therefore many of my works are filled with longing and love gone wrong. But that's ok, cause even when it's bad or it hurts...love is still GREAT! However, I've always heard it said: 'It's better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all' I'm not entirely sure that's true. Anyway. My poems are very personal, I only write about things that really move me, an experience born from incredible love or great pain. My favorite grandfather(papa Land) died in'93. My father, Tommy Land died in June of '02, my favorite uncle Johhny Land (though I loved them all) died in October of 2000. I also lost two other uncles, Charles and Ronald, and I love and miss them all. Recently (this year) I buried my paternal grandma which was so very difficult. Finally in April '99 my grandad on mom's side and a very good friend of mine died...and let me tell you...other than my dad and his parents, loosing Kay Padgett was the hardest for me.So many of these works are in tribute to very special people. Poetry for me is, very honest and great therapy, so very many of my works are...well, raw. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the way I choose to express mysely on life and sensitive issues I've either lived personally or helped a close friend through. I hope these can, not only entertain, but maybe help someone along the way. Sometimes, like in times of loss due to death my writing is all that keeps me sane.)

The Best Poem Of Janis Land Raymer

**for My Papa Land**

You were a wonderful man-
intelligent, loving, and kind.
I really miss you Papa,
you're often on my mind.
I can still hear your whistle,
I can still hear your voice.
I see you often, Papa,
in the faces of your boys.
I rmemeber our trips to Hendersonville,
going out to eat.
Remember? We used to love to go,
that was a special treat.
So many things I remember,
things I haven't thought of in a while.
So many special memories,
memories that make me smile.
You never realize
how much someone means to you,
until you find them gone.
It broke my heart into,
the day God called you home.
So many things I should've said,
so many things I wish I'd shared.
I thought you were eternal,
I thought you'd always be there.
Papa, if I took you for granted,
I'm sorry, I didn't know.
I really hope you know,
I truly loved you so.
I'm very proud to be your grand-daughter
I consider myself a lucky girl.
To have had the greatest grand-dad
in the whole wide world.
I know you're in Heaven now,
resting with our Father on high.
I just can't wait to see you
at that reunion in the sweet by and by.


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