You can hold down a lie for a time And then the narrative unravels Truth never travels Nor tires of a steep climb Authenticity does not conspire It is strong, wise, and light A lie - a dangerous plight Straight into a roaring fire ~Just L (March 2, 2018) Author's Note: I am playing with … Continue reading You can hold down a lie for a time
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Keep Your Love
Without honesty love is unstable. Without trust love is lost. I will not compromise my respect for your love. You can keep your love; I will keep my respect. I know my high worth. ~Just L (February 10, 2018, Goddess Wisdom)
The Best Is Surely Yet
I once climbed mountains for one who held my heart. Never grasping, 'Wait for someone to do their part.' Until I dared to be vulnerable, missing the trust fall. With a thud I realized it wasn't about me at all. Wandering for a time, I questioned the other's motive. At last I decided this was … Continue reading The Best Is Surely Yet
Oh, I wasn’t asking…
Remember when you said you loved me? And then you didn't. ~Just L (January 28, 2017)
Coming In Hot
The distance between us; Too wide to reach across; So I slowly backed in; Until I was lost. ~Just L (December 19, 2016) Published in the January 2017 Blender of Love Digest.
Just L Poetry 