Heartbreak has haunted her yet has not dulled her shine -- She is forever hopeful and always kind -- Both determined and blessed -- Selflessly gives more than she's received -- Offering the keys to her life with generosity -- In her presence you'll feel at rest -- Possibly at your best -- Often adored … Continue reading Open Season
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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
Repulsive Forces
The pavement glistens on this rainy day The house sparkles with the fall season Reaching for the Chardonnay I find you staring at me from my fridge Months after your magnetism lost its edge Your face is no longer pleasing. ~Just L (November 5, 2016) Author's Note: Rearranging refrigerator magnets and replacing photographs.
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
I swore God put you in my sights
Who knew a simple glimpse would spark my soul? I swore God put you in my sights How could I ignore this statuesque woman with the warm smile and cool sashay? Among a crowd of thousands, I couldn't believe my luck when again you passed my way Grabbing my heart, we talked all night And … Continue reading I swore God put you in my sights
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)
Forbidden
Each one who circles and swarms eagerly biting into my fruity flesh and flies away does not die... I wonder why? ~Just L (September 25, 2016)
Any Reason
Remember when you couldn't wait until the next time you'd see the person you were smitten with, and any excuse to see them -- for a minute, one kiss, to drop off something, anything -- would do? Recall when you were happy to do anything with them simply because being anywhere they were made you … Continue reading Any Reason
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
Just L Poetry 