He was not where he belonged, But he couldn't follow his heart, His dreams would not come true, They always fell apart. He knew he should leave, As the love had fled long ago, But he'd lived so long in the dark, Fearing the light he didn't know. He believed in angels and yet, When she appeared out … Continue reading In Between the Devil and the Rest of His Life
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Repulsive Forces
The pavement glistens on this rainy day The house sparkles with the fall season Reaching for the Chardonnay I find you staring at me from my fridge Months after your magnetism lost its edge Your face is no longer pleasing. ~Just L (November 5, 2016) Author's Note: Rearranging refrigerator magnets and replacing photographs.
Crazy about you, too
I look up as you bend down And place a kiss squarely on my lips Never closing our eyes Not caring who is around Our spark hard to disguise Oops, we just let "I'm crazy about you, too" slip You say I'm trouble … Continue reading Crazy about you, too
There is no sympathy for a woman’s life that appears swell
I find being single and dating at age 53 confusing as hell There is no sympathy for a woman's life that appears swell While receiving multiple "Good morning beautiful" texts is quite sweet I am too guarded to be swept off my feet Tonight I treated myself to an early dinner of wine and duck … Continue reading There is no sympathy for a woman’s life that appears swell
Crushed
He wasn’t just a crush He was a smash me up against the wall and shmoosh me kind of man Absolutely in no rush Staring adoringly, a sidewalk serenade, strolling hand in hand I am not crushed. ~Just L (November 1, 2016) Published in the December 2016 Blender of Love Digest.
A Heart Can Never Be Stolen
In love a heart can never be stolen... It only goes where it wants to. ~ Just L (November 1, 2016) #GoddessWisdom Read other Quotes by Just L.
You fight to defend a lover, not to win one…
Love only works when you both love each other with the same intensity. You fight to defend a lover, not to win one. If you do, it’s not love. ~ Just L (October 31, 2016) #GoddessWisdom Read other Quotes by Just L. Author's Note: Never, ever, want someone who doesn't want you. Someone who can't see … Continue reading You fight to defend a lover, not to win one…
Naked Honesty
"I hope you are prepared for the road you are on... You might want to consider repacking." ~ Just L Read other Quotes by Just L. ....It was a chilling experience and I felt beyond sad, I felt weak and nauseous. I felt what I could only describe as intense grief. The beautiful images of … Continue reading Naked Honesty
Batting 500 and Eyelashes
250 days from the day he told me he was falling in love with me was the happiest I had ever been. Truly magical with a very special someone. 250 days since he stopped and I am amazed at all that has happened. Genuinely my romance with myself has just begun. So then... ~Just L (October 20, 2016) Author's … Continue reading Batting 500 and Eyelashes
What if the Universe said yes?
What if the Universe said yes? At last I can imagine not having to guess Whether I'll be kissed each morning or held each night When the whole world loves me back how can I be stressed? Every need met I can afford to be wild at heart My emotional safe blown wide open Hey … Continue reading What if the Universe said yes?
Just L Poetry 