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
poetry
Open Season
Heartbreak has haunted her yet has not dulled her shine -- She is forever hopeful and always kind -- Both determined and blessed -- Selflessly gives more than she's received -- Offering the keys to her life with generosity -- In her presence you'll feel at rest -- Possibly at your best -- Often adored … Continue reading Open Season
After Math
It is cruel how my own heartbreak betrayed me for so many days. I want you. I hate you. I love you. F* you. Why me? Come back. Go away. I wasn’t ready to stop loving him. After 461 days of bliss, what went wrong? Why did he leave me that way? (February 14, 2016) I discovered … Continue reading After Math
Beware of Love Leaks
She almost let the bitterness seep in, but then she was reminded that love would leak out. ~Just L (November 11, 2016) #GoddessWisdom Read other Quotes by Just L.
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.
Crazy about you, too
I look up as you bend down And place a kiss squarely on my lips Never closing our eyes Not caring who is around Our spark hard to disguise Oops, we just let "I'm crazy about you, too" slip You say I'm trouble … Continue reading Crazy about you, too
There is no sympathy for a woman’s life that appears swell
I find being single and dating at age 53 confusing as hell There is no sympathy for a woman's life that appears swell While receiving multiple "Good morning beautiful" texts is quite sweet I am too guarded to be swept off my feet Tonight I treated myself to an early dinner of wine and duck … Continue reading There is no sympathy for a woman’s life that appears swell
Crushed
He wasn’t just a crush He was a smash me up against the wall and shmoosh me kind of man Absolutely in no rush Staring adoringly, a sidewalk serenade, strolling hand in hand I am not crushed. ~Just L (November 1, 2016) Published in the December 2016 Blender of Love Digest.
Cupid Set A Tripwire
He is dark and light, a silver lining under shades of grey. Sherpa Hunter illuminating his way. Except for Tequila, steers away from the rocks. Music and Marvel packed among regrets in a box. Like so many attempts to love gone astray. She is pink and soft like cotton candy under black urban attire. More than … Continue reading Cupid Set A Tripwire
Batting 500 and Eyelashes
250 days from the day he told me he was falling in love with me was the happiest I had ever been. Truly magical with a very special someone. 250 days since he stopped and I am amazed at all that has happened. Genuinely my romance with myself has just begun. So then... ~Just L (October 20, 2016) Author's … Continue reading Batting 500 and Eyelashes
Just L Poetry 