Of all the hacks, you are by far my favorite, sweetheart. #LJB<3ADM ~Just L (About him, March 10, 2015) See Contents for other Confessions. #abouthim
love poetry
Love’s Last Days
Do you know the feeling when you are approaching the last pages of a lovely book and you are not quite ready for the story to end? Savoring, perhaps even re-reading paragraphs so you can stay in that sweet state of sensory bliss just a wee bit longer? I am there. “There are better books to … Continue reading Love’s Last Days
wait until she leaves you
wait until she leaves you when you wake up to a life drenched in grief, limbs heavy her scent still on your skin the coloured-everything-and-then-left ache of her unloving, the absent presence of her everywhere, every minute, her laughter, her warmth her throaty, brazen whispers wait until you wake up feeling her hands on you … Continue reading wait until she leaves you
On the Mouth
She had arrived at the mouth of her favorite place. The headwaters commenced deeper in the forest beyond her, and perhaps beyond her comfort. She had found the most exquisite patch of earth just ahead on the trail where the sun streamed through the tall fir trees two decades before; yet, arriving upon it never ceased … Continue reading On the Mouth
I See Into You
I see into you Those eyes so kind Your thoughtful mind Turning with the tide Searching for a guide Projecting you’ve not a care The lens reflects a steely stare Alas you cannot hide Your turmoil inside I see into you ~Just L (June 9, 2016) Author's Note: For your consideration: Crinkly eyes = Genuine … Continue reading I See Into You
Three Falling
A Short Story L: How far is it between falling in love and fallen? A: A short step. ~ Just L (found poem, Christmas Day Conversation, 2014) The Equation of Falling How fast something falls is known as the acceleration of gravity. (This is just the way gravity works - it accelerates everything at exactly … Continue reading Three Falling
Foolishly Entering Another
Out and about firm in your decision Freedom feels oh so glorious, that you are certain Without a doubt secure in the rationalization Until that very moment you enter another Pushing past the garrison, claiming your win Only the strangely unfamiliar is suddenly unsatisfying In the dawn it feels entirely wrong In the victory, your … Continue reading Foolishly Entering Another
“Do not contact me”
I cannot stand to feel you Or the love that you inspire I must avoid emotions at all cost I cannot afford desires Especially of the heart Do not dare reach out to me For I fear kindling tenderness You may not impress me with your lips Or cast a spell with your skin’s scent … Continue reading “Do not contact me”
Knocking on the Dawn Anew
I have been in love before; After all at my age, who hasn’t? Some have entered like a storm, or had a particular appeal Still others ran their course, and that was the end of that I wasn’t prepared for the way my feelings for you Literally snuck up on me building an appreciable wall … Continue reading Knocking on the Dawn Anew
Taken
I love being taken Asserting confidently, “I am reserved, spoken for” As in, smitten To declare my heart Belongs to another Unavailable entirely Satisfied completely Is rather lovely. Taken for granted, Not so much. ~Just L (June 2, 2016) Published in the July 2016 Blender of Love Digest.
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