I. "Where are you bb?" Your very first words. At the end of the night your angel had flown away like a bird. "I'm here why did you go... without saying good bye?" Drunk on martinis and moonlight, I didn't recall why! You'd already fallen for me. And, for you, I fell from the sky. … Continue reading Musings, Moonlight and Martinis
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So We Were
Three friends spoke of their expertise on relationships: "I have been single a long time..." proclaimed one. "I am the queen of broken hearts," claimed another. "I am in love with love!" said I. And, so we were. ~Just L (March 11, 2017)
A Storm Rises
A storm rises From the raging sea; Are they aware of the crackling in the air, Or are they only aware of the electricity between them? Waves crash against the sand, But they do not drown; In water. ~Just L (March 2, 2017)
Is this what love is made of or does this seem absurd?
Strolling along without a care in the world. Flowers dance and leaves unfurl. Sun on the face and breeze at the back. Heart full, there is no lack. It could have happened anywhere. The taste of anticipation in the air. Seduced by confident silence, and the scent of cloves. Enjoying entwined hands and toes. Eyes … Continue reading Is this what love is made of or does this seem absurd?
World At Her Feet
She had traveled the world many times over. And in that one moment she realized he brought the entire world to her. ~Just L (February 27, 2017)
Jamaican Dreams
There is a place by the westward sea -- salty sweet. Reggae jazz floods the sidewalk. One Rasta man and an empress -- eyes meet. Where the darkest night met the light. And, a new day began. -Just L (February 25, 2017)
The Universe Whispered
I spent an entire year asking the Universe to let you go, and then the Universe whispered to me, "Let you go." ~Just L (February 16, 2017)
Into my heart
"if you want into my heart, make me laugh" ~Just L (February 15, 2017)
Scars
Children show scars like medals. Lovers use them as secrets to reveal. A scar is what happens when the word is made flesh. ~Leonard Cohen
Oh, I wasn’t asking…
Remember when you said you loved me? And then you didn't. ~Just L (January 28, 2017)
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