With you, that day in the forest Was remarkable Thinking aloud, I went This will be in my memoirs Writing as I do Some nights are painful reminders Of something fleeting Penned on the page Where emotions were raw Because I never believed I would feel any other way Your voice's intonation Matched the sunset … Continue reading This Will Be In My Memoirs
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Pillow Case
He fell deep into her eyes and kissed her full lips; He lain his head on her heart but couldn’t find rest; So he built a wall between them, As being an island suited him best. ~Just L (July 24, 2017)
Unconvinced
He once told me Your outside is simply an exquisite wrapping of the gift within His way with words to any ear pleasing I was immediately attracted to your love of life About our first meeting, he said Your energy is pure and good So he read I love your soul He insisted he did … Continue reading Unconvinced
Unprepared
He said, "The problem with this world is no one is prepared to go the distance." And then, he left. ~Just L (July 23, 2017) #abouthim #commitment
Between Two Hearts
The distance between two hearts is not measured in miles. ~Just L (Goddess Wisdom, June 29, 2017)
Rainy Season
When the light wanes and low season is to blame And the rain falls where you are Disorientation stakes its claim When my heart cannot be tamed I run outside to find the north star Polaris is as certain as our love aflame ~Just L (June 25, 2017) Published in the July 2017 Blender of Love … Continue reading Rainy Season
I Am The Center
I lie here on my mat; In the center of the Universe; I am ready to practice; To simply be. I am standing in the grass; Centered in the Universe; Ancient as the trees; Steady in the breeze. I am reaching for the sun; Saluting the Universe; Bone stacked on bone; Diving over the bees. … Continue reading I Am The Center
No Contest
He'd say, "I love you." I'd reply, "I love you more." To which he'd retort, "It is not a contest." No, no contest. I won. ~Just L (June 4, 2017, Goddess Wisdom) #abouthim Author's Note: Sometimes exes really did tell you everything you needed to know, we just weren't listening.
Making Pearls
Sand clung to her bronzed skin as if she were making pearls. ~Just L (May 19, 2017)
I do
I want fireworks I don't want what is expected I want to laugh uncontrollably At inside jokes I don't want to fear the fire But become it I want to be held close And throw caution to the wind I don't care who sees I want to run wild Scream at the top of my … Continue reading I do
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