Too many women I know have stood or prayerfully waited for too long, thinking that they are doing the right thing, the good thing, even the God thing: NEVER SETTLE for anything less than extraordinary. If you are not in a relationship where EVERY DAY you feel loved, ADORED, cherished, and that it is made … Continue reading Never Settle
Life
Miss Them, But Do Not Ache For Them
Every morning you wake up with someone you love, take a moment to be amazed they are there beside you, be grateful you are alive to bear witness to another day of living and loving another human, be fascinated by this person who was vulnerable enough to wake up beside you-- be it one night … Continue reading Miss Them, But Do Not Ache For Them
Don’t Ever Allow There To Be “The One” That Got Away
Don't ever allow there to be "the one that got away"; make that ONE, "the one that almost got away"... How do you know they are “THE ONE”? When you can no longer imagine your life without them. Then, move heaven and earth to be together. (And if you can imagine your life without them, … Continue reading Don’t Ever Allow There To Be “The One” That Got Away
A Spiritual Cleansing
My threshold was honored with a Shaman Clearing the air with white sage and prayer Thousands of years of spiritual union and ritual Affirming my place in the universe and my lesson. The Great Spirit said: Ridiculous as the Pharisees praying in the square Stay clear of those full of themselves, yet empty … Continue reading A Spiritual Cleansing
Their Smiles Betrayed Their Reasoning
They met on a beach Not at home but not on vacation Talked about life, relationships, and music Found they had much in common Nothing at stake they were vulnerable and open Isn't that the way it is in the beginning? Over the months they made plans to reunite And did on several occasions Super … Continue reading Their Smiles Betrayed Their Reasoning
If You Knew (Mark My Words)
If you knew how he felt about you Your posts of him may not be so sweet He does not sparkle with pride Surely your love is not so complete If I knew about you I may have saved myself the trouble Simply loving my own fabulous life Until the truth be told burst my … Continue reading If You Knew (Mark My Words)
I’d Rather Have My Pants on Fire
Who in their right mind wants to win the heart of a liar? I'd rather have my pants on fire. ~ Just L (Goddess Wisdom, November 7, 2018)
After Afore
11:11 am I step out of the shower Conscious not to slip on the tile I glance at the microwave 11:11, it blinks Make a wish If only I could go back to that grateful poem The one I wrote in January, I think I select a pink dry-fit dress Put my hair in a … Continue reading After Afore
Reflections on 1977
In 1977 (8th grade), I thought I was more brains than beauty, my limbs were too long, my nose was too big, my breasts were too small, my (23") waist wasn't small enough... Today, at age 55, I know that I had everything I needed. Just add a bigger smile. Embrace it all. Now. Do … Continue reading Reflections on 1977
She Thought She Was Clever
She thought she was clever Spending her life Plotting his grief She was never content He found relief Time marched on Her heart a stone Not understanding Why she's alone She thought she was clever Spending her life Wishing his happiness cease She clung to righteousness He was at peace Years passed by Her bitterness … Continue reading She Thought She Was Clever
Just L Poetry 