Barack and Michelle Obama took a vacation on a 450-foot yacht -- with Oprah , Springsteen, and Tom Hanks -- to Bora Bora. The coolest Americans alive hung out at a party in French Polynesia without the rest of us -- I guess former president Obama needs help writing his White House memoirs. ~Just L … Continue reading Obamas Party in Polynesia
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There Is A Woman Who Lights Up The Whole Earth
You, statuesque beauty, graced the door – took my breath away. You lit up the whole room. What is your secret? I found it futile to divide myself between the beat of the drum and my heart. What is your secret? Positive energy crackling in the air; Enamored by the mystery that draws two souls … Continue reading There Is A Woman Who Lights Up The Whole Earth
Alliteral Life of Loveliness
All the world is our wild playground A love song in every little sound Embracing shades of gray Awash in sunshine everyday Anywhere we wander is not wrong Co-crafting our narrative in song An adventure need make no sense Creating a life on three continents Behold an extraordinary belonging Lovely is the sweetness of our … Continue reading Alliteral Life of Loveliness
Sounds Like…
Natural birch and metal rub-a-dub Better than a cardboard container badum tish More sophisticated than a coconut shell kra, ka, ka, hi Beats out its competitors rataplan Plays with others well pump-a-rum Rhythm to the propulsive groove bum! brrum! brrrumble!!!! So rich and beautiful ~Just L (NaPoWriMo, April 4, 2017) http://www.napowrimo.net/
Elegy for Grandpa Bum
Five dirt bikes from different countries Most oft times clearing forest trails And other days mowing lawns So many lessons and memories As a passenger we wooed a fawn Patterned and floral shirts no fail Pancakes in the shape of motorcyles, please ~Just L (NaPoWriMo, April 3, 2017) http://www.napowrimo.net/
Long Distance Relationship Recipe
Don't let too much time pass without planning a face to face... Building intimacy is more important than who lives in the best place. Be sure to liberally stir in magic and grace. Plan a special date once a month whether near or far... Play a game together or wish upon the same star. Fold … Continue reading Long Distance Relationship Recipe
He Speaks Four Languages. We Share One.
How can I articulate Our affection? No known words explain Our sparkly soul connection. As if the Universe ordained We were ready to collide. In a single moment, We boarded a borderless ride. Showing the world love One deep, magical blur. A kitten and a lion Hearts pure. Bold in our quietness, And vulnerable. Our … Continue reading He Speaks Four Languages. We Share One.
Good Morning From Mexico
In Mexico working and mating sound the same. Manual laborers swinging hammers. Headboards of lovers bang against the wall. The trolley carrying laundry to the rooftop hums off and on. And the bird who gathers in the courtyard each morning is the loudest of them all! ~Just L (March 27, 2017) Author's Note: Sounds from … Continue reading Good Morning From Mexico
This Much I Know
Sweet words are not sure promises; Neither are soft kisses. But this much I know for certain; Being spoiled with consistency never misses. ~Just L (March 26, 2017)
I Married Him Yesterday
Two hearts united, in one dance Of exquisite diversions life is full I married him yesterday With two syllables Proclaiming love to the heavens Feet firmly planted in history A lifetime together entwined Souls depth a glorious mystery. ~Just L (Written March 22, 2017) Published in the April 2017 Blender of Love Digest.
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