It is the first day of summer... It is just sinking in that he broke up with me on Valentine's Day. I may be a little slow... But, how could he let spring go? ~Just L (About him, June 21, 2016) Author's Note: Though I am well-known as a hopeful romantic, I genuinely had no expectations … Continue reading Confessions – Slow (e)Motion
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Love Letters – Lost in Translation
My Beloved: There are two essential ingredients proven to correlate with a happy existence: "One is love. The other is finding a way of coping with life that does not push love away." I believe I have proven by my actions – over and over – that I love, respect and value you. I know … Continue reading Love Letters – Lost in Translation
Love is Love is Love
Find it. Recognize it. Reach for it. Fight for it. ~Just L (June 20, 2016)
Confessions – Killing Me
Continually love tries to seduce me all the while it's killing me softly. ~Just L (About him, June 20, 2016)
Confessions – Holding Love
I hope he, too, felt we made love whenever we held hands. ~Just L (May 11, 2016) Author's Note: I remember the spark the first time I pressed my hand into his. Standing tall, beside him in the back of the crowded room, hiding smiles, sharing silent dreams. See also: Wait For Him #abouthim
You Can Do Better
“You can do better.” I’m always confused by this Who are you to say what’s right for me Even if it’s wrong ~Just L (June 19, 2016) Author’s Note: I don’t need socially ideal to prove my worth. I define what’s best for me by how much we love one another, not a ranking of … Continue reading You Can Do Better
SweeTARTS, His Flavorite
She did not taste as delightfully sweet, or as delicately tart But, oh how he wanted to give her his heart Yet, as he bit in he realized he had left it with another This was not the mouthwatering maze of texture and taste that had him go crazy So why bother? ~Just L (June … Continue reading SweeTARTS, His Flavorite
I Wish I Would Have Known
“I wish I would have known...” Most times this is said after a relationship has gone sour Expressing hindsight is 20/20, the proverbial visual acuity The ability to evaluate the red flags and flaws more clearly But sometimes what is revealed is the connection was blown Because you were obviously an idiot Assuming a rare, … Continue reading I Wish I Would Have Known
Confessions – Entirely
I have loved with my entirety. I wonder if I have allowed you to love me entirely? Here I am. All of me... Completely incomplete. Wholly ready. -Just L (About him, March 16, 2015) See Contents for other Confessions. #abouthim
Confessions – Quiet Storm
Do not underestimate the intensity of my quietness. My passion for you is perfectly comfortable inside my own skin. But oh how I love to feel yours. ~Just L (About him, March 22, 2015) See Contents for other Confessions.
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