How could she know that her journey of grief and acceptance would lead her to this place? Surely she never imagined during her battle with solitude that he was already on the other side. Waiting, surrendered; standing firmly in place. Love found her gazing at the stars wearing nothing but a coat and a smile … Continue reading Love Awaits
Attraction
Being Led
There is something about a man taking my hand and leading me somewhere, anywhere for the purposes of connection, seduction, or abduction… Add that kissing in the closet concoction: Absolutely delicious. (Gah! Perfection.) ~Just L (found poem, June 10, 2014) Author's Note: I have always been a sucker for summer love. As a teen our annual family … Continue reading Being Led
Not Him
He said, "When you talk about him your whole face smiles." And with that he took his leave. After all, competing with that would only bring grief. ~Just L (May 7, 2016)
Palm Reader
My man does not know I study his hands more often than I survey his face. His, strong and freckled, which cover my own, fragile and tanned. I compare and contrast our fingers entwined. His hands are substantially larger, and I welcome the heat of his palm warming mine. Closing my eyes I discover the … Continue reading Palm Reader
Tragically Broken – A Lune
Fifteen glorious months Complete bliss and abiding adoration Loving only you In one moment No rhyme, reason or explanation Overnight you withdrew Eleven weeks later With me, refusing all communication Nothing to do ~Just L (May 1, 2016) #abouthim Author's Note: I know I love him. I know he loves me. I don't know (as I … Continue reading Tragically Broken – A Lune
But who’s counting?
670 days ago you spotted me downtown strolling in that long summer red dress. 534 days since our first date and subsequent whirlwind romance where we slipped briskly into an intimacy from which [we] never recovered. (F. Scott Fitzgerald) 950,400 seconds later I first tasted your mouth. One month and a day later you told me you … Continue reading But who’s counting?
After All
NaPoWriMo Day 27: Because the prompts are optional as always, I am bad at taking direction day after day, and would rather follow my heart. I know things left unsaid remain absolutely between us Joy, inspiration, and happiness More support than struggling with one another or questioning things Never confusing intensity with truth … Continue reading After All
How to (almost) Kiss
NaPoWriMo Day 19: Many years ago, “didactic” poetry was very common – in other words, poetry that explicitly sought to instruct the reader in some kind of skill or knowledge, whether moral, philosophical, or practical. Today, I’d like to challenge you to write the latter kind of “how to” poem – a didactic poem that … Continue reading How to (almost) Kiss
Spilling Over
I am so full of promiseI can barely contain myselfLet me spill all overA warm, small poolSufficient for lapsOf your tongueA bouquet of whiskeyOr aged grapesA trickling streamAfore a cascading fallOn youBeneath me ~Just L (January 30, 2015) Published in the February 2015 Blender of Love Digest "Just L had a brilliant month, really good stuff." --Kirk, … Continue reading Spilling Over
Delicious Together
We are delicious together...
Just L Poetry 