Even After All this time The sun never says to the Earth, "You owe me." Look What happens With a love like that, It lights the whole sky. ~Hafiz (a Persian poem from the 1300s)
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My Christmas Wish List – 2016
My Christmas Wish List: 1. Someone who thinks slow dancing is sexy 2. Socks - cashmere, boot and fuzzy 3. Someone who is mature but I can be childish with 4. Leather gloves in every color 5. Someone who wants to fill my heart with adventure 6. A turntable and vinyl records 7. Someone who … Continue reading My Christmas Wish List – 2016
After a while
After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul and you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't always mean security. And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't promises and you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and … Continue reading After a while
Open Season
Heartbreak has haunted her yet has not dulled her shine -- She is forever hopeful and always kind -- Both determined and blessed -- Selflessly gives more than she's received -- Offering the keys to her life with generosity -- In her presence you'll feel at rest -- Possibly at your best -- Often adored … Continue reading Open Season
After Math
It is cruel how my own heartbreak betrayed me for so many days. I want you. I hate you. I love you. F* you. Why me? Come back. Go away. I wasn’t ready to stop loving him. After 461 days of bliss, what went wrong? Why did he leave me that way? (February 14, 2016) I discovered … Continue reading After Math
Beware of Love Leaks
She almost let the bitterness seep in, but then she was reminded that love would leak out. ~Just L (November 11, 2016) #GoddessWisdom Read other Quotes by Just L.
In Between the Devil and the Rest of His Life
He was not where he belonged, But he couldn't follow his heart, His dreams would not come true, They always fell apart. He knew he should leave, As the love had fled long ago, But he'd lived so long in the dark, Fearing the light he didn't know. He believed in angels and yet, When she appeared out … Continue reading In Between the Devil and the Rest of His Life
Repulsive Forces
The pavement glistens on this rainy day The house sparkles with the fall season Reaching for the Chardonnay I find you staring at me from my fridge Months after your magnetism lost its edge Your face is no longer pleasing. ~Just L (November 5, 2016) Author's Note: Rearranging refrigerator magnets and replacing photographs.
Crazy about you, too
I look up as you bend down And place a kiss squarely on my lips Never closing our eyes Not caring who is around Our spark hard to disguise Oops, we just let "I'm crazy about you, too" slip You say I'm trouble … Continue reading Crazy about you, too
There is no sympathy for a woman’s life that appears swell
I find being single and dating at age 53 confusing as hell There is no sympathy for a woman's life that appears swell While receiving multiple "Good morning beautiful" texts is quite sweet I am too guarded to be swept off my feet Tonight I treated myself to an early dinner of wine and duck … Continue reading There is no sympathy for a woman’s life that appears swell
Just L Poetry 