Miles apart they soared together A pilot and a magnet Unlikely poles attracting each other Somehow, somewhere ~Just L (July 22, 2016)
poetry
Your brilliance snags me
Your brilliance snags me but for only a moment. A passing star on a journey which I cannot abide. Here I stand in awe as you fade from my sight only to ponder the journey that lies ahead for those who catch a glimpse of your path... ~Adam (A little note for Just L from the … Continue reading Your brilliance snags me
Tinker Sailor…
He cruised in on a forty foot sailboat Sun kissed, salty and sweet Yet his excitement was hard to hide For behind his serene smile and sparkly eyes His heart raced like a Geiger counter inside A wandering romantic, he never skipped a beat ~Just L (July 22, 2016) Author’s Note: Roaming across the map, … Continue reading Tinker Sailor…
Black & Blue
This is poetry. Every word. ~Just L (July 20, 2016) Author's Note: A blackout poem from texts between sweethearts.
“You’ll find we offer you much more than just a place to study…”
The brochure read. “Never woke up in a dorm bed,” Thought bubble over her head. “I’ve got to meet for a run,” he said. It was 22 years since she graduated; So, she skipped the walk of shame. Blame it on Rio. ~Just L (July 12, 2016) Author's Note: US Olympic Trials - Track & … Continue reading “You’ll find we offer you much more than just a place to study…”
Confessions – Fall Out
"I've fallen and I can't get up..." I don't know why it is taking me so long to fall out of love. Far longer than it took me to fall in. When we first met, I was initially cautious and had no intention of allowing my emotions to get involved beyond initial attraction and enjoying … Continue reading Confessions – Fall Out
Choose Love
Even when Everything blows up Love remains After all Love is a choice And, as I once said to my son As he curiously witnessed My open hurting heart “Be sure and choose it every day” Again And again And when you don’t want to AGAIN No matter the pain No matter how painful Because … Continue reading Choose Love
Verbally Fluent
His resumé indicated he was verbally fluent. Turns out it had nothing to do with his ability to speak multiple languages correctly and well. But, the rate at which he could seduce me to generate as many words as possible in a given time. Or better yet, render me speechless. ~Just L (July 2, 2016) … Continue reading Verbally Fluent
Confessions – Close Up
I want to tell you so many things close to your face... None of which require words. ~Just L (About him, June 30, 2016) Read other Quotes by Just L.
39
In my life, 39 has been a reoccurring theme I divorced two men the year they turned 39 One seven years and the other 12 years younger (than me) And, after each break up, I was genuinely just fine I’ve only had one love in my life that was older And sadly he truly broke … Continue reading 39
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