Julia by Kalikala Smith Sparkles of gold adorned her eyes She was lost in a trance no one could describe She begged to be alone And she died by no one's hands but her own. Julia, we all tried to save you. Julia, we all tried to claim you. You were the mess that society had made. If only you didn't read the magazines that portrayed, all women with fake beauty and grace oh Julia. She couldn't get what she wanted She thought that happiness in life was a promise She fell for the lies If she looked perfect then she'd be alright. Julia, we all loved you. 03/03/2005 Author's Note: A song I wrote about the many lives lost to the world's pettyness. Posted on 03/04/2005 Copyright © 2025 Kalikala Smith Member Comments on this Poem Posted by Christel Crews on 03/07/05 at 03:22 AM this is a beautiful piece, but its so sad!! i'm so sorry for your loss! Posted by Marcus Jones on 03/07/05 at 04:11 AM this poem speaks to all those who let the world tell them what their self image should be and the cost one pays if they try desperately to match it. great one... Return to the Previous Page   pathetic.org Version 7.3.2 May 2004 Terms and Conditions of Use 1 member(s) and 2 visitor(s) online All works Copyright © 2025 their respective authors. Page Generated In 0 Second(s)