Julianna Marie : Writing

The War

The War

A Poem by Julianna Marie


Oh, when it comeswhen it comesto winning our successful war,we'll discard our bloodshedas shedding our skin,and take our new identies as our consolati..
Rusty Oranges

Rusty Oranges

A Poem by Julianna Marie


Rusty oranges sit on display at the supermarket,Aluminum tincan shoes are tossed over theelectrical wire,and tied to the bumpers of newlyweds.Our skin..
Poetry as Fiction

Poetry as Fiction

A Poem by Julianna Marie


You told him that the flashes oflight he sees in this white room areall just in his imagination,and he turned to you and said,"Then how do I know you'..
Curiosity didn't only kill the cat

Curiosity didn't only kill the cat

A Poem by Julianna Marie


You drink down your rum,and I'll drink down my coke.We'd be a great combination,but we both know that you don't want to dilute your poison,that I don'..
Everything is not as it should be

Everything is not as it should be

A Poem by Julianna Marie


Exhibitionists on display,3 comatose months without any pay--it rains here every f*****g day.The poor hold their signs,The rich keep their signs in th..
The painted gun that silently screamed "Surrender!"

The painted gun that silently screamed "Surrender!..

A Poem by Julianna Marie


This is my surrender--Trigger latched back, I prayed for a bang.Trigger latched back, I prayed for a bang,but when released, a gunpowder-fertilized bo..
Words

Words

A Poem by Julianna Marie


Why is it that when people read poetry,they assume it is an autobiographical piece,but when they read the same words in a storybook,they can only see ..
For you

For you

A Poem by Julianna Marie


I created heaven for you--with the last strength left in my bones,and the last breath left in my lungs.Complete with pearly gates that reach the stars..
Whispers

Whispers

A Poem by Julianna Marie


You have no eyes,you cannot see.You have no mouth,you cannot speak.Would you like to borrow mine?Actually, I like you better that way.I have no eyes,b..
Blind

Blind

A Poem by Julianna Marie


You are all blind,and so deathly afraid to openyour rusted eyelidsand reveal that you have no eyes.You can grope at the holes in your face,and thank m..