This is poetry. Every word. ~Just L (July 20, 2016) Author's Note: A blackout poem from texts between sweethearts.
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“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.
Confessions – Side Swiped
So this happened not too long ago... Within an hour of joining Tinder, my 20-something daughter texted me. ~Just L (shared on June 25, 2016) Author's Note: Because sometimes real life is better than love poetry. And we all need to laugh.
Confessions – Slow (e)Motion
It is the first day of summer... It is just sinking in that he broke up with me on Valentine's Day. I may be a little slow... But, how could he let spring go? ~Just L (About him, June 21, 2016) Author's Note: Though I am well-known as a hopeful romantic, I genuinely had no expectations … Continue reading Confessions – Slow (e)Motion
Love Letters – Lost in Translation
My Beloved: There are two essential ingredients proven to correlate with a happy existence: "One is love. The other is finding a way of coping with life that does not push love away." I believe I have proven by my actions – over and over – that I love, respect and value you. I know … Continue reading Love Letters – Lost in Translation
Love is Love is Love
Find it. Recognize it. Reach for it. Fight for it. ~Just L (June 20, 2016)
Just L Poetry 