There is absolutely no way to be cautiously giddy. -Just L (July 29, 2015) Published in the August 2015 Blender of Love Digest
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Ugly Shirt
There is something about him that makes me feel all giddy inside. Even when he is wearing a very ugly shirt. This must be LOVE. ~Just L (May 26, 2015)
Witness
I want to be married for a lifetime - a witness to another's life is the most sacred calling, and one who will witness mine, my deepest longing. Alas perhaps in my own life, my children are that witness, as they are indeed the keeper of all my treasures. ~Just L (originally penned in 2008)
All the Small Ings
Walking up behind him, wrapping my arms around his waist. Inhaling his natural scent, and his good taste. Dining side by side. Touching his leg on a car ride. Catching a sideways glance. Smiling because we took a chance. Holding hands anywhere. We make quite a striking pair. Watching a movie, our toes on the coffee … Continue reading All the Small Ings
Flash Forward
Things I thought would never come out of my mouth: “My hiking boots arrived. Can I watch The Flash with you?” Oh the things being spoiled with consistency can do! ~Just L (May 5, 2015)
Nap Detective
I want a day of napping entangled in his arms No armor; No pushing and pulling Nowhere to go; no one to be Sweetly wrapped up in only you with me Not a power nap nor sleep over No time limit or destination waiting Expectation a million miles from today Desiring nothing more than for … Continue reading Nap Detective
More Illuminated
NaPoWriMo Day 30: For the last day of NaPoWriMo, I’d like you to try an odd little exercise that I have had good results with. Today, I challenge you to write a poem backwards. Start with the last line and work your way up the page to the beginning. Another way to go about this … Continue reading More Illuminated
Evening Wrap
NaPoWriMo Day 23: I challenge you to take a chance, literally. Find a deck of cards (regular playing cards, tarot cards, uno cards, cards from your “Cards Against Humanity” deck – whatever), shuffle it, and take a card – any card! Now, begin free-writing based on the card you’ve chosen. Keep going without stopping for … Continue reading Evening Wrap
Hopeful Romantic
NaPoWriMo Day 15: I challenge you to write a poem that addresses itself or some aspect of its self (i.e. “Dear Poem,” or “what are my quatrains up to?”; “Couplet, come with me . . .”) This might seem a little meta at first, or even kind of cheesy. But it can be a great way … Continue reading Hopeful Romantic
Irresistibly Dangerous
NaPoWriMo Day 13: In keeping with the mysterious quality of the number 13, today I challenge you to write a riddle poem. This poem should describe something without ever naming it. Perhaps each line could be a different metaphor for the same object? Maybe the title of the poem can be the “answer” to the … Continue reading Irresistibly Dangerous
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