There is something about a man taking my hand and leading me somewhere, anywhere for the purposes of connection, seduction, or abduction… Add that kissing in the closet concoction: Absolutely delicious. (Gah! Perfection.) ~Just L (found poem, June 10, 2014) Author's Note: I have always been a sucker for summer love. As a teen our annual family … Continue reading Being Led
Life
Piece of Cake?
I completely regret accommodating his comfort zone I should’ve cared less about his early mornings and stayed Left items at his place for him to trip over on the floor Dare cooked all of the foods he said he could not eat Held his gaze kissing under the stars, or on no particular day Equally … Continue reading Piece of Cake?
Love Handles
In this high tech world, I treasure these tangibles: Books gifted or exchanged Event wristbands or as proof of age Greeting cards mailed for no occasion Rocks collected from destinations Photos on the fridge, captured memories Ticket stubs to music, sports, or movies Concert tees from a few favorites Handwritten love letters in pockets Maps … Continue reading Love Handles
Tragically Broken – A Lune
Fifteen glorious months Complete bliss and abiding adoration Loving only you In one moment No rhyme, reason or explanation Overnight you withdrew Eleven weeks later With me, refusing all communication Nothing to do ~Just L (May 1, 2016) #abouthim Author's Note: I know I love him. I know he loves me. I don't know (as I … Continue reading Tragically Broken – A Lune
A Memoir This Does Not Make, But It Tells a Tale
NaPoWriMo Day 29: Poet and artist Joe Brainard is probably best remembers for his book-length poem/memoir, I Remember. The book consists of a series of statements, all beginning with the phrase “I remember.” I remember... “Here she comes, here she comes, oh she slipped back in,” as her 8-year-old brother greeted his baby sister into the … Continue reading A Memoir This Does Not Make, But It Tells a Tale
From Found to Lost
NaPoWriMo Day 28: Today I’d like to challenge you to write a poem that tells a story. But here’s the twist – the story should be told backwards. The first line should say what happened last, and work its way through the past until you get to the beginning. Now, the story doesn’t have to be … Continue reading From Found to Lost
But who’s counting?
670 days ago you spotted me downtown strolling in that long summer red dress. 534 days since our first date and subsequent whirlwind romance where we slipped briskly into an intimacy from which [we] never recovered. (F. Scott Fitzgerald) 950,400 seconds later I first tasted your mouth. One month and a day later you told me you … Continue reading But who’s counting?
After All
NaPoWriMo Day 27: Because the prompts are optional as always, I am bad at taking direction day after day, and would rather follow my heart. I know things left unsaid remain absolutely between us Joy, inspiration, and happiness More support than struggling with one another or questioning things Never confusing intensity with truth … Continue reading After All
Seeking Punctuation
NaPoWriMo Day 24: Today I challenge you to write a “mix-and-match” poem in which you mingle fancy vocabulary with distinctly un-fancy words. First, spend five minutes writing a list of overly poetic words – words that you think just sound too high-flown to really be used by anyone in everyday speech. Examples might be vesper, … Continue reading Seeking Punctuation
Personal Life, Politics, and Pinot Blanc – I Would Die 4 U
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 It was one of those days when I was reminded how precious life is. Prince … Continue reading Personal Life, Politics, and Pinot Blanc – I Would Die 4 U
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