wait until she leaves you when you wake up to a life drenched in grief, limbs heavy her scent still on your skin the coloured-everything-and-then-left ache of her unloving, the absent presence of her everywhere, every minute, her laughter, her warmth her throaty, brazen whispers wait until you wake up feeling her hands on you … Continue reading wait until she leaves you
Life
On the Mouth
She had arrived at the mouth of her favorite place. The headwaters commenced deeper in the forest beyond her, and perhaps beyond her comfort. She had found the most exquisite patch of earth just ahead on the trail where the sun streamed through the tall fir trees two decades before; yet, arriving upon it never ceased … Continue reading On the Mouth
Foolishly Entering Another
Out and about firm in your decision Freedom feels oh so glorious, that you are certain Without a doubt secure in the rationalization Until that very moment you enter another Pushing past the garrison, claiming your win Only the strangely unfamiliar is suddenly unsatisfying In the dawn it feels entirely wrong In the victory, your … Continue reading Foolishly Entering Another
“Do not contact me”
I cannot stand to feel you Or the love that you inspire I must avoid emotions at all cost I cannot afford desires Especially of the heart Do not dare reach out to me For I fear kindling tenderness You may not impress me with your lips Or cast a spell with your skin’s scent … Continue reading “Do not contact me”
Knocking on the Dawn Anew
I have been in love before; After all at my age, who hasn’t? Some have entered like a storm, or had a particular appeal Still others ran their course, and that was the end of that I wasn’t prepared for the way my feelings for you Literally snuck up on me building an appreciable wall … Continue reading Knocking on the Dawn Anew
Crossing Heartbreak
She worked, wrote, pined, Traveled, dazzled, dined, Laughed, drank, played, danced, pranced, prayed, Once she stopped she slept for days Wept for herself at length Regathered her strength And reopened her heart It’s a start... ~Just L (May 31, 2016) #abouthim #lovelost
It All Goes Away With You
HOW sweet your voice can be I know For sure. I’m going to miss When you go Not just a kiss It’s all that flows Inside my mind: OH beautiful mother Of Two There are those Among us Who have touched Your skin, your lips And now realize How precious Your LIFE is; (Who is … Continue reading It All Goes Away With You
Love Awaits
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
Let us not compare our sadness
Let us not compare our sadness. May we love each other through it much as we celebrate each other's happiness without compare! ~ Just L (May 14, 2016) #GoddessWisdom Read other Quotes by Just L.
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
Just L Poetry 