Three friends spoke of their expertise on relationships: "I have been single a long time..." proclaimed one. "I am the queen of broken hearts," claimed another. "I am in love with love!" said I. And, so we were. ~Just L (March 11, 2017)
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Single a longtime – A Self-fulfilling Prophecy?
He kept saying, "I've been single a long time..." as if that made him an expert on relationships. I couldn't help but think, maybe that just makes you an expert at being single. ~ Just L (March 11, 2017) See the "Quotes" section for other tidbits on love and loss.
Oh, I wasn’t asking…
Remember when you said you loved me? And then you didn't. ~Just L (January 28, 2017)
Ruinous
There was something glorious, contagious, and ruinous about it that thrilled us both. Then he ruined it. ~Just L (January 9, 2017)
My Two Cents
No one foresaw it would feel this way, during its nascence -- The headiness of my hand in his and our mingled scents. That this sensation would remain long since. So much so it permeates my dreams as cense. It makes no sense. ~Just L (January 9, 2017)
Become A Giant in the Field of Love
There is nothing weak about gentleness and generosity. In the face of adversity, sadness, betrayal, or tragedy, become a giant in the field of love. ~Just L (Goddess Wisdom, December 26, 2016)
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.
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.
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
Crushed
He wasn’t just a crush He was a smash me up against the wall and shmoosh me kind of man Absolutely in no rush Staring adoringly, a sidewalk serenade, strolling hand in hand I am not crushed. ~Just L (November 1, 2016) Published in the December 2016 Blender of Love Digest.
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