If Only Tears Could Talk

By Julia Vanderheul

This is a book of poetry based on confessional writing of the author and others. It addresses the themes of individual, social and political violation which has allowed others to throw off the burden of guilt or shame that has been demanded by those who have abused and oppressed. Many of the poems contain a highly charged confessional that may challenge or charm the reader. A poem stands alone, unsupported; it is a work of art. Although a poem often has driven intent it’s either a degree of possession or it’s a degree of failure according to the ears and minds on which it befalls. Communication takes place either directly or indirectly. An experience in a subconscious mind, a vision to the poet.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
• Release date: May 26, 2016
• ISBN: 9781483449265

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Copyright © 2016 Julia M Vanderheul.

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CONTENTS

Prelude

Dedication

Prologue

Abominable

Another Sonnet, Another Deal

Ashes Of Creation

At One

Blame Who

Canine Fever

Classified Ads -- The Smiley Sun

Dear Departed One

Dear Lightworker

Dear ----

December Dreaming

Desired Vengeance

Despair Again

D.I.D.

Dismemberment

Disorder

Disposable Girl

Dreaming Of You

Eyes Wide Shut

False Friends

Farewell Of A Loved One

Her Destiny

How Do You Love Someone

I Don'T Believe You Love Me

Influenza

Jinxed

Leaving Drift

Light VS Dark

Love Letter To A Shadow

Manifestation

Miss A+

Moments Of Lucidity

Namaste -- Dad

Ongoing Occasion

Recipe For Passion

The Captor

Relationships

Rose Bush

Sleep Walkers Part 1

Sleep Walkers Part 2

Still Waitng For Dawn

Submission

The Taboo

The Barmaid

The Dream

The End

The New Car

The Other Side

The Performance

The Rakish Route

The Seer

The Return

Truth

Vampire Lover

Victim Of A New Age

When Puggy Departed

Winter Haiku

You Know Who

Your Heart Is Mine

Yule

The Game

Dear Julia

Abuse

He Really Gets Me

About the Author

PRELUDE

This is a book of poetry based on confessional writing of the author and others. It addresses the themes of individual, social and political violation which has allowed others to throw off the burden of guilt or shame that has been demanded by those who have abused and oppressed. Many of the poems contain a highly charged confessional that may challenge or