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

After a while

After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul and you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't always mean security. And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't promises and you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and … Continue reading After a while

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.