If you knew how he felt about you Your posts of him may not be so sweet He does not sparkle with pride Surely your love is not so complete If I knew about you I may have saved myself the trouble Simply loving my own fabulous life Until the truth be told burst my … Continue reading If You Knew (Mark My Words)
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I’d Rather Have My Pants on Fire
Who in their right mind wants to win the heart of a liar? I'd rather have my pants on fire. ~ Just L (Goddess Wisdom, November 7, 2018)
Nothing Left to Say
He challenged the trivial Without addressing his heart "We're all good" "Why do you say that?" "I'm just this way" Picking specific words apart When his lies were revealed He had nothing left to say. ~ Just L (November 4, 2018)
With Another
You think he's so present As he turns off his phone Holding you, your attention Surely he's yours alone. You think you're so special As late night he slips in Then sleeps in so sweetly Next night he does it again. With another. ~Just L (March 28, 2018) Author's Note: Too many tales of infidelity … Continue reading With Another
Benefit of the Doubt
Are we really going to play this game, I stated? What game is that? He inquired. Where you lie and I lie down pretending not to notice, I said in a calm but direct tone. I am not lying to you, He began... What do you think, you have some women’s intuition? He continued confidently. … Continue reading Benefit of the Doubt
You can hold down a lie for a time
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
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)
He Keeps Every One
He is a man of few words He keeps every one. ~Just L (December 15, 2017)
I do
I want fireworks I don't want what is expected I want to laugh uncontrollably At inside jokes I don't want to fear the fire But become it I want to be held close And throw caution to the wind I don't care who sees I want to run wild Scream at the top of my … Continue reading I do
This Much I Know
Sweet words are not sure promises; Neither are soft kisses. But this much I know for certain; Being spoiled with consistency never misses. ~Just L (March 26, 2017)
Just L Poetry 