Two or three well-articulated complete sentences from you to me could completely change our life – in either direction – just make certain it is the direction you want to go. ~Just L (About him, May 13, 2016) See Contents for other Confessions. Author's Note: A few bonus directions... On driving or riding: Look where … Continue reading Confessions – Directions
romance
Being Led
There is something about a man taking my hand and leading me somewhere, anywhere for the purposes of connection, seduction, or abduction… Add that kissing in the closet concoction: Absolutely delicious. (Gah! Perfection.) ~Just L (found poem, June 10, 2014) Author's Note: I have always been a sucker for summer love. As a teen our annual family … Continue reading Being Led
ineed a smarter phone
Soon you will fall to the bottom No reason to directly contact you Or include you in a group text So I won’t accidentally message Or love you. ~Just L (May 11, 2016) Published in the June 2016 Blender of Love.
Piece of Cake?
I completely regret accommodating his comfort zone I should’ve cared less about his early mornings and stayed Left items at his place for him to trip over on the floor Dare cooked all of the foods he said he could not eat Held his gaze kissing under the stars, or on no particular day Equally … Continue reading Piece of Cake?
Not Love
Someone said to me, "You must find love disappointing." The truth is people are disappointing, not love. ~Just L (May 9, 2016)
Not Him
He said, "When you talk about him your whole face smiles." And with that he took his leave. After all, competing with that would only bring grief. ~Just L (May 7, 2016)
I’ll Pass
In passing When asked “How did you fall so fast?” One forgets The many Oh so many Whom I said quietly to Without words “No thank you, I’ll pass.” ~Just L (found poem, written January 15, 2015) #abouthim
Palm Reader
My man does not know I study his hands more often than I survey his face. His, strong and freckled, which cover my own, fragile and tanned. I compare and contrast our fingers entwined. His hands are substantially larger, and I welcome the heat of his palm warming mine. Closing my eyes I discover the … Continue reading Palm Reader
Love Handles
In this high tech world, I treasure these tangibles: Books gifted or exchanged Event wristbands or as proof of age Greeting cards mailed for no occasion Rocks collected from destinations Photos on the fridge, captured memories Ticket stubs to music, sports, or movies Concert tees from a few favorites Handwritten love letters in pockets Maps … Continue reading Love Handles
Either Way
Do you want to keep playing or do you want to win? It will take everything you got – Either way. Only one will be worth it all. ~Just L (May 4, 2016)
Just L Poetry 