She had said all of the things over and over. Rehearsing her award-winning speech in the mirror. Uttering the words time and again. "Is this our beginning or is this the end?" She was resolute not leaving anything to chance. As her will was oft weakened by romance. She spoke her peace and held her … Continue reading She Released A Deep Sigh
Poetry
Unwilling To Discount My Price
What she doesn’t seem to know Is that I broke it off with you two weeks ago A letter that begins with “Dear John” Restating my intention to take action Letting go of the deep soul place I held sacred No one to blame, the commitment faded The stars were not aligned for us to … Continue reading Unwilling To Discount My Price
Prelude to a Kiss
I glance at my phone and feel a little thrill “Hi sweetie!” I last saw him in April Ah yes, I was getting my birthday tattoo “It’d be great if we could get together" “I look forward to seeing you, too.” *** We meet at my favorite dinner spot I’m playing it cool, yet feeling … Continue reading Prelude to a Kiss
Trembliiing
She notiiiced the tremors were getttting worse This terrrrified her She had always relied on her intelllligence Yet this requiiired her hands to work After all, for 25 years she has writttten for a liviiing But after her BMW kissssed a freight truck last November Before that delightful triiip to Italy and France To write … Continue reading Trembliiing
After Afore
11:11 am I step out of the shower Conscious not to slip on the tile I glance at the microwave 11:11, it blinks Make a wish If only I could go back to that grateful poem The one I wrote in January, I think I select a pink dry-fit dress Put my hair in a … Continue reading After Afore
Deceived
Those eyes so soft and kind Reflect a different set of mind Once enticing your kitten By all accounts I was smitten A hundred yard stare replaced The smiling crinkles of a happy face Among crocodiles you're swimming In a sea of love drowning Unattainable your heart's desire When integrity hangs by a wire I watch the full … Continue reading Deceived
I Want A Man (not you)
I want a man who without a doubt -- LOVES me DESIRES me sexually is emotionally PRESENT and WANTS me in his life. You are no longer that man who -- CARES for me makes me SMILE I am my BEST with and I want out. ~Just L (September 26, 2018)
I Made A Man Coffee This Morning
I made a man coffee this morning; Something in that comforting. Watched him drink it over conversation Much to my elation. It's been awhile since I started my day In this simple ritualistic way. It's how I envisioned my life Once upon a time. Sharing over a cup of joe Being intimately in the know. … Continue reading I Made A Man Coffee This Morning
Ditch The List
I am notorious for making lists. To-do lists, wish lists, lists of gaps in my wardrobe or decor, client deadline lists, etc. I am to a fault highly organized and punctual. I also have a repution for living my life with a can-do spirit and abundant optimism. So much so Lori's "la la land" was … Continue reading Ditch The List
An extra six inches…
"An extra six inches and free drinks for one year" she answered. I replied, "Well, who wouldn't want that!" ~Just L (September 18, 2018) Author's Note: I love a good double entendre and the perks of becoming a first class frequent flier.
Just L Poetry 