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?
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She Released A Deep Sigh
She had said all of the things over and over. Rehearsing her award-winning speech in the mirror. Uttering the words time and again. "Is this our beginning or is this the end?" She was resolute not leaving anything to chance. As her will was oft weakened by romance. She spoke her peace and held her … Continue reading She Released A Deep Sigh
Oh, I wasn’t asking…
Remember when you said you loved me? And then you didn't. ~Just L (January 28, 2017)
After a while
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
In Between the Devil and the Rest of His Life
He was not where he belonged, But he couldn't follow his heart, His dreams would not come true, They always fell apart. He knew he should leave, As the love had fled long ago, But he'd lived so long in the dark, Fearing the light he didn't know. He believed in angels and yet, When she appeared out … Continue reading In Between the Devil and the Rest of His Life
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
Past Tense
At last her declarations of love became "I am" As in "I am love!" He, once her everything, a has been Love in the past tense As in "I was" And so it shall be hence As he can't bear to let anyone in Now who's the crazy one? ~Just L (October 11, 2016)
Just L Poetry 