NaPoWriMo Day 4: In his poem “The Wasteland,” T.S. Eliot famously declared that “April is the cruelest month.” But is it? I’d have thought February. Today I challenge you to write a poem in which you explore what you think is the cruelest month, and why. Perhaps it’s September, because kids have to go back to school. … Continue reading But the Distance
Poetry
Robert Downey Jr Dear
NaPoWriMo Day 3: Today, let’s turn our vision outward, and write fan letters. I challenge you to write a poem in the form of a fan letter to a celebrity. Now, this could be a celebrity from long ago, and needn’t be an actor or singer (though it could be). You could write to George Washington … Continue reading Robert Downey Jr Dear
A Motley Portrait
NaPoWriMo Day 2: Today, I challenge you to write a poem that takes the form of a family portrait. You could write, for example, a stanza for each member of your family. You could also find an actual snapshot of your family and write a poem about it, spending a little bit of time on each … Continue reading A Motley Portrait
Parting Lips
NaPoWriMo Day 1: Today, I challenge you to write a lune. This is a sort of English-language haiku. While the haiku is a three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable count, the lune is a three-line poem with a 5-3-5 syllable count. There’s also a variant based on word-count, instead of syllable count, where the poem still has … Continue reading Parting Lips
Another Term for a Submarine Sandwich
"Death cannot stop true love." –Westley (The Princess Bride, 1987) I believe in a hero Mine may not have to forge rivers and streams But overcoming doubt and fear can be just as extreme Dare come to my door and press your luck Or better yet press your body against mine declaring, “Let’s...” Avow our undying … Continue reading Another Term for a Submarine Sandwich
Confessions – Withdrawal
I have so much to share and in your absence nowhere safe to deposit it. ~Just L (March 30, 2016) #abouthim
Be Careful With Your Words
Be careful with your words All the others wanted easy and fun you said They gave up in tough times and you felt betrayed You did this to me. Be careful with your words All the things you are angry about The reasons you gave why love didn’t work out You did this, too. Be … Continue reading Be Careful With Your Words
Alaculia
Counted on a celebration of 500 happy days total I have suffered 40 days with this ailment My heart is more porous than normal But it's hard to tell if I am leaky or absorbent When brains don't count ~Just L (March 24, 2016)
Left
I need you to love me right Is that so wrong? ~Just L (March 24, 2016)
Confessions – A Comfortable Place
I want our relationship to be a comfortable place for us when we are weary. ~Just L (About him, March 5, 2016) Author's Note: I believe in being the keeper of the solitude for our intimate partner, and that a successful relationship is one where we can be naked and unafraid, and loved -- not … Continue reading Confessions – A Comfortable Place
Just L Poetry 