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
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Confessions – Directions
Two or three well-articulated complete sentences from you to me could completely change our life – in either direction – just make certain it is the direction you want to go. ~Just L (About him, May 13, 2016) See Contents for other Confessions. Author's Note: A few bonus directions... On driving or riding: Look where … Continue reading Confessions – Directions
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
Piece of Cake?
I completely regret accommodating his comfort zone I should’ve cared less about his early mornings and stayed Left items at his place for him to trip over on the floor Dare cooked all of the foods he said he could not eat Held his gaze kissing under the stars, or on no particular day Equally … Continue reading Piece of Cake?
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)
All In Vain
I found this. It speaks to my broken places, and yet inspires me to write another love poem soon.... In spite of my current state of madness. ~Just L (April 30, 2016) In the meantime, enjoy one of my favorite tracks: "Tighten Up" by The Black Keys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpaPBCBjSVc
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?
Seeking Punctuation
NaPoWriMo Day 24: Today I challenge you to write a “mix-and-match” poem in which you mingle fancy vocabulary with distinctly un-fancy words. First, spend five minutes writing a list of overly poetic words – words that you think just sound too high-flown to really be used by anyone in everyday speech. Examples might be vesper, … Continue reading Seeking Punctuation
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
A Little Longer
Put your face close to my face. Hold me closer than usual. Touch your lips to my lips. Breathe sweet words in between soft kisses. Don't promise you'll be the best thing that ever happened to me. Simply stay put for a little longer than comfortable. ~Just L (November 15, 2015) Published in the December … Continue reading A Little Longer
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