You are cool as a cucumber Until Aries enters the house Warming your starchy skin in a pair of worn Levi Strauss I love freedom and risk You landlocked by protocol Exhilarating, tender, a contradictory coupling, we helplessly fall First child’s flame singes virgin wings Ever challenging your M.O. Too easy when your taste for … Continue reading Love Signs
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We Made A Match
We made a match Had a short chat He’s smart, stylish And has a cat. Cool and confident Know I’m a catch I put myself online Set to be attached. “Meet up tonight?” Finding myself in his hood Shared backstories and kisses This is too good. My heart receptive Spirit strong and light Breathing in … Continue reading We Made A Match
NaPoWriMo Day 4: Chanel Boots
Leather Chanel boots made in Italy They are my most beloved pair ever All black quilted lambskin up to my knees Classic with all the signature details The small silver bead circles at the heel Cap toe with large Chanel logo stitching I wear these boots September through April Perfect with jeans, dresses, always sexy … Continue reading NaPoWriMo Day 4: Chanel Boots
NaPoWriMo Day 2: Truth or Fiction?
Maneuvering Vallarta’s sidewalks without a care in the world, My bar owner friend beckons, “Come over here girl!” “Lori this is Mark, Mark this is Lori” Certain she had launched a great love story. I’m a sucker for all seven types of artists; With destiny did I make a tryst? Perched on the barstool breeze … Continue reading NaPoWriMo Day 2: Truth or Fiction?
NaPoWriMo Day 1: How to Honor the Visible and the Invisible
You may know her by her dazzling, infectious smile Or breasts to die for, “the best money can buy” (she’d quip) In reality, this is only how you might recognize her Her carefree brazenness masked depression inside. Her kind, compassionate words; heartfelt, honest talks A lifetime of experiences that made her hard, yet soft Her … Continue reading NaPoWriMo Day 1: How to Honor the Visible and the Invisible
You Wish
You were dishonest By omission, as they say When she is no longer the one You want to walk slowly with And she runs ahead... You'll ask, "Still available?" You wish. ~ Just L (February 16, 2019)
He Prefers Necklaces That Choke
He prefers necklaces that choke Insists he’s just some bloke One who doesn’t bite, mostly He promises infinity So, the tumble begins The golden smile sunsets; In the end, darkness descends, Blood stained. Most of forever deprived A dying rose on the table, A blood red soul Put to rest, in the netherworld. ~Just L … Continue reading He Prefers Necklaces That Choke
I Didn’t Even Suck In My Stomach
I saw you on the street In passing, We embraced "Hi Sweetheart"... You introduced me to your "friend" Beautiful like a tiny painting With a limp dishrag handshake. I greeted you full, squarely on With my usual over-the-top energy "So great to see you; and meet you" I didn't even suck in my stomach I … Continue reading I Didn’t Even Suck In My Stomach
Dignity ˈdignitē/ noun
Dignity /ˈdignitē/ noun 1. The moment you realize that the person you cared for has nothing intellectually or spiritually to offer you, but a headache. 2. The moment you realize God had greater plans for you that don’t involve crying at night or sad. 3. The moment you stop comparing yourself to others because it … Continue reading Dignity ˈdignitē/ noun
You Didn’t See Me
When I saw you I thought Could we Make a life Together, Happily We laughed Shared the same heart Missed each other When apart Not thinking Our lips met Reluctantly parting And yet I think You didn't see me. ~Just L (January 22, 2019)
Just L Poetry 