After this much time has passed, we are unsure our love will last. Your words I hardly recognize, whereas our eyes once mesmerized. Your touch feels automatic, unfamiliar. Our hearts separated by an impenetrable glacier. Your face is far from my outstretched hand; exploring your body as a strange land. Perhaps we need a map … Continue reading Feeling Our Way Home
Romantic Poetry
Being a hopeful romantic never leaves me hopeless.
NAPOWRIMO Day 19: Mating Calls in the Romantic Zone
NAPOWRIMO Day 19: Mating Calls in the Romantic Zone In Puerto Vallarta, working and mating sound the same. Outside my terrace, construction workers using jackhammers. Headboards of lovers bang against the wall. The Funicular to a nearby rooftop restaurant hums off and on. And the bird who gathers at the pool each morning is the … Continue reading NAPOWRIMO Day 19: Mating Calls in the Romantic Zone
With Another
You think he's so present As he turns off his phone Holding you, your attention Surely he's yours alone. You think you're so special As late night he slips in Then sleeps in so sweetly Next night he does it again. With another. ~Just L (March 28, 2018) Author's Note: Too many tales of infidelity … Continue reading With Another
What an Idiom!
Fickle in love Keeps us on our toes We break up and make up It comes and it goes The tables turn The tide goes out Seasons change Without a doubt The rain comes The wind it blows Spring eternally returns As we all know In matters of the heart We often come undone As … Continue reading What an Idiom!
Closing In
I see you watching me So close Yet far away Trying to be brave I sense your presence Around Most every day But you don't say I see you smiling From afar Holding me at bay Hoping I won't go away I sense your longing Inside Close to afraid So sure I won't stay -Just … Continue reading Closing In
Back It Up
Just know that I want you back Hurry before I slip through the cracks I don’t know where I’m going I can’t stand this plateauing I don’t want to hear you I just want to feel you I don’t care what you say Except you’re coming my way Send chills down my spine Skin on … Continue reading Back It Up
Attraction is Whack
Interest does not equal commitment. Repeat to yourself until you understand this. And can act on it without falling. ~Just L (Goddess Wisdom, March 21, 2018) Author's Note: Attraction is a more dangerous drug than crack. Follow your heart, but take your brain with you.
Benefit of the Doubt
Are we really going to play this game, I stated? What game is that? He inquired. Where you lie and I lie down pretending not to notice, I said in a calm but direct tone. I am not lying to you, He began... What do you think, you have some women’s intuition? He continued confidently. … Continue reading Benefit of the Doubt
You Deserve a Love
You deserve a love... You deserve a love that wants you messy For all the reasons you are deep And the demons that won't let you sleep You deserve a love that makes you feel safe By your side stands an invincible human And feels your hugs perfect for her skin You deserve a love … Continue reading You Deserve a Love
How Love Blossoms, Grows, and Remains
When we start To realize Our energy attracts What we are And we find We have peace Joy to share For some reason Love blossoms. When we are willing To wait For understanding Become fascinated With our humanity And graciously Stay the course For the same reasons Love grows. When we choose To take Individual … Continue reading How Love Blossoms, Grows, and Remains
Just L Poetry 