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

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)

Brain Coupling: The neuroscience of romantic love

Brain Coupling: How our brains sync up when we're in LOVE. Jason Silva asserts that empircally quantifying the metaphysical poetic rapturous experience of love can make our bond stronger, not ruin the mystery. #relationshipgoals https://www.facebook.com/jasonlsilva/videos/vb.1578052705792342/1720981828166095/?type=2&theater Jason Silva is the Emmy-nominated host of National Geographic's hit TV series, BrainGames