He touched me in places I had avoided for most of my life. The scar on my belly — The muffin top with jelly — My too busy brain — So where I had once experienced pain now interestingly aches. ~Just L (October 16, 2017)
Romantic Poetry
Being a hopeful romantic never leaves me hopeless.
September Heat
Roosters crow As the sun burns through The rain drops timidly Pouring intermittently From the plantation chair on my terrace The church is in view 88 feels like 103 80% humidity Nothing sticks to me But you ~Just L (September 19, 2017) Published in the October 2017 Blender of Love Digest.
Not Bitter At All
I am delighted to find Exactly where my lips Tasted salty And you were sweet To me Where we laughed As the sea whipped our hair And these many months Have not changed your kindness Or how much I care I am thrilled to discover We are co-creators Of our fate On my tongue The … Continue reading Not Bitter At All
The Best Is Surely Yet
I once climbed mountains for one who held my heart. Never grasping, 'Wait for someone to do their part.' Until I dared to be vulnerable, missing the trust fall. With a thud I realized it wasn't about me at all. Wandering for a time, I questioned the other's motive. At last I decided this was … Continue reading The Best Is Surely Yet
This Will Be In My Memoirs
With you, that day in the forest Was remarkable Thinking aloud, I went This will be in my memoirs Writing as I do Some nights are painful reminders Of something fleeting Penned on the page Where emotions were raw Because I never believed I would feel any other way Your voice's intonation Matched the sunset … Continue reading This Will Be In My Memoirs
Pillow Case
He fell deep into her eyes and kissed her full lips; He lain his head on her heart but couldn’t find rest; So he built a wall between them, As being an island suited him best. ~Just L (July 24, 2017)
Unconvinced
He once told me Your outside is simply an exquisite wrapping of the gift within His way with words to any ear pleasing I was immediately attracted to your love of life About our first meeting, he said Your energy is pure and good So he read I love your soul He insisted he did … Continue reading Unconvinced
Between Two Hearts
The distance between two hearts is not measured in miles. ~Just L (Goddess Wisdom, June 29, 2017)
Rainy Season
When the light wanes and low season is to blame And the rain falls where you are Disorientation stakes its claim When my heart cannot be tamed I run outside to find the north star Polaris is as certain as our love aflame ~Just L (June 25, 2017) Published in the July 2017 Blender of Love … Continue reading Rainy Season
Making Pearls
Sand clung to her bronzed skin as if she were making pearls. ~Just L (May 19, 2017)
Just L Poetry 