Traveling Light

The road I travel will always be bright, because it is and forever completely mine-- Your inability to see me for the beauty and light that I am does not dull my shine-- It simply makes your path darker. ~Just L (April 16, 2016)

“For Women Who Are Difficult To Love”

You are a horse running alone and he tries to tame you, compares you to an impossible highway, to a burning house. Says you are blinding him, that he could never leave you, forget you, want anything but you. You dizzy him, you are unbearable. Every woman before or after you is doused in your … Continue reading “For Women Who Are Difficult To Love”

Personal Life, Politics, and Pinot Blanc – “Yes” I say!

I have been pondering my personal life, politics, and Pinot Blanc… After all, aren’t they the same thing? ~ Just L (March 9, 2012) “I believe that every single event in life that happens is an opportunity to choose love over fear.” ~Oprah Winfrey   On January 1, 2015, I prayed, "May there only be things brought to me … Continue reading Personal Life, Politics, and Pinot Blanc – “Yes” I say!

Alaculia

Counted on a celebration of 500 happy days total I have suffered 40 days with this ailment My heart is more porous than normal But it's hard to tell if I am leaky or absorbent When brains don't count ~Just L (March 24, 2016)

Sacrifice

No one will ever understand your sacrifice... Whether it is time; money; dreams deferred. It makes no difference whether you raised children on your own, cashed out your retirement to invest in another’s dream, gave your all to a love, or to an unwinnable war. The reason makes no difference. No one else will understand … Continue reading Sacrifice