"Someone can be madly in love with you and still not be ready. They can love you in a way you have never been loved and still not join you on the bridge. And whatever their reasons you must leave. Because you never ever have to inspire anyone to meet you on the bridge. You … Continue reading You never ever have to convince someone to do the work to be ready…
relationships
Unwilling To Discount My Price
What she doesn’t seem to know Is that I broke it off with you two weeks ago A letter that begins with “Dear John” Restating my intention to take action Letting go of the deep soul place I held sacred No one to blame, the commitment faded The stars were not aligned for us to … Continue reading Unwilling To Discount My Price
After Afore
11:11 am I step out of the shower Conscious not to slip on the tile I glance at the microwave 11:11, it blinks Make a wish If only I could go back to that grateful poem The one I wrote in January, I think I select a pink dry-fit dress Put my hair in a … Continue reading After Afore
I Want A Man (not you)
I want a man who without a doubt -- LOVES me DESIRES me sexually is emotionally PRESENT and WANTS me in his life. You are no longer that man who -- CARES for me makes me SMILE I am my BEST with and I want out. ~Just L (September 26, 2018)
Is this how we break up?
Is this how we break up? WhatsApp messages with one checkmark You seen holding hands with another in the dark Repeated calls failed Without so much as a word you bail Texts on iPhone are never read Left alone night after night in our bed Your Facebook profile blocked from view 1 + 1 + … Continue reading Is this how we break up?
I Looked Up Your Horoscopes
I looked up your horoscopes- You two will be very happy together- Staying home, cooking, cuddling- Well matched and boring forever. Whereas our pairing was pure energy- One in which I dreamed up adventures- And you planned all the deets- Thrilling, but not as neat. ~Just L (August 11, 2018)
She thinks I am in love with you
She thinks I am in love with you I don’t know what she sees Everything I do and dare My glossy lips and bedhead hair How I walk on air? I don’t know what she hears An old tape (in her head) stuck on play International spies and hearsay Listening to us sip cabernet? I … Continue reading She thinks I am in love with you
Feeling Our Way Home
After this much time has passed, we are unsure our love will last. Your words I hardly recognize, whereas our eyes once mesmerized. Your touch feels automatic, unfamiliar. Our hearts separated by an impenetrable glacier. Your face is far from my outstretched hand; exploring your body as a strange land. Perhaps we need a map … Continue reading Feeling Our Way Home
You Deserve a Love
You deserve a love... You deserve a love that wants you messy For all the reasons you are deep And the demons that won't let you sleep You deserve a love that makes you feel safe By your side stands an invincible human And feels your hugs perfect for her skin You deserve a love … Continue reading You Deserve a Love
I am Not a Tourist Destination
Please don't arrive as a tourist; I'm not interested in a day use pass. No overnight camping allowed; I don't care to be tomorrow's trash. Of course, I enjoy tropical vacations in exotic locations; Yet, I prefer the finer things built to last. A lifetime of quiet moments and intimate adventures; With one bold affirmation, "You are … Continue reading I am Not a Tourist Destination
Just L Poetry 