Someone said to me, "You must find love disappointing." The truth is people are disappointing, not love. ~Just L (May 9, 2016)
Poetry
I’ll Pass
In passing When asked “How did you fall so fast?” One forgets The many Oh so many Whom I said quietly to Without words “No thank you, I’ll pass.” ~Just L (found poem, written January 15, 2015) #abouthim
Palm Reader
My man does not know I study his hands more often than I survey his face. His, strong and freckled, which cover my own, fragile and tanned. I compare and contrast our fingers entwined. His hands are substantially larger, and I welcome the heat of his palm warming mine. Closing my eyes I discover the … Continue reading Palm Reader
Love Handles
In this high tech world, I treasure these tangibles: Books gifted or exchanged Event wristbands or as proof of age Greeting cards mailed for no occasion Rocks collected from destinations Photos on the fridge, captured memories Ticket stubs to music, sports, or movies Concert tees from a few favorites Handwritten love letters in pockets Maps … Continue reading Love Handles
Either Way
Do you want to keep playing or do you want to win? It will take everything you got – Either way. Only one will be worth it all. ~Just L (May 4, 2016)
Misplaced
Things become lost from time to time: Humor; tenderness; joy; forgiveness... But they can be found. ~ Just L (May 3, 2016) #GoddessWisdom Read other Quotes by Just L.
With So Many Rights How Did We Go Wrong?
From the beginning it was simply right between us. You later told me, that after our first date, “I wanted to see you again! Right away!” After we would part, you would text, “Yeah right? Why am I missing you already?” Confessing, “I am quite smitten with you.” Once upon a time I joked, “I … Continue reading With So Many Rights How Did We Go Wrong?
True Happiness – A Haiqua
she sees proof positive his genuine love goofy smiles crinkly eyes ~Just L (May 2, 2016) Published in the June 2016 Blender of Love Digest.
Tragically Broken – A Lune
Fifteen glorious months Complete bliss and abiding adoration Loving only you In one moment No rhyme, reason or explanation Overnight you withdrew Eleven weeks later With me, refusing all communication Nothing to do ~Just L (May 1, 2016) #abouthim Author's Note: I know I love him. I know he loves me. I don't know (as I … Continue reading Tragically Broken – A Lune
The Den of the Half Far To Go Hemline
NaPoWriMo Day 30: Because we’ve spent our month looking at poets in English translation, today I’d like you to try your hand at a translation of your own. If you know a foreign language, you could take a crack at translating a poem by a poet writing in that language. If you don’t know a … Continue reading The Den of the Half Far To Go Hemline
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