Intermission
Sometimes
you need
a handful
of friends
to join you
at the movies
share popcorn
and
laugh like crazy
to make
the day
okay
you need
a handful
of friends
to join you
at the movies
share popcorn
and
laugh like crazy
to make
the day
okay
This poem is copyright (©) Joan Riordan 2026

About the Writer
Joan Riordan
Joan Riordan is an educator with decades of experience. She enjoys writing for children, taking long walks and baking. You can see more of her poetry in print in Things We Eat, What is a Family?, Clara's Kooky Compendium of Thimblethoughts + Wonderfuzz and online in Tyger Tyger magazine and The Dirigible Balloon.