Author Archives: juliatothemax

I read a post on Instagram that called George Floyd’s death an execution. I read about how the police officer knelt on Floyd’s neck, as he begged them for help. I read about how blood flowed out from his nose as he lay unconscious under the cop, who still had his knee pressed against Floyd’sContinue reading “Execution”

I’ve wanted to write a song based on Scripture for a long time. I was inspired by Shane and Shane’s albums, as well as Red Rock Worship. Writing praise songs has never been easy for me…it always feels cheap. But the Bible is never cheap. And there are songs literally written without a melody. SoContinue reading “Ecclesiastes: Faithful and Kind”

A couple of weeks ago, Heech and I had a weekend that was exceptionally free. We were able to spend time recharging on our own and I chose to watch a drama called Strong Girl Bongsoon. Super cute. Very enjoyable. 10/10 would recommend. Anyway. I felt very cuddly and wanted to get that out ofContinue reading “Unexpected”

An original song. Penned 10.3.19 The first version of this song was written in September, but I suppose after all of the edits it technically was finished in October. This was a really dramatic and depressing first song, but it got the ball rolling. I was feeling a lot of emotions at the time. AContinue reading “All-Time Low”

An original song. Penned on 11.11.19 Golden girl…golden girl Know it’s safe to be just who you are You’ll always be our golden girl The phrase ‘golden girl’ was originally a thought that came into my mind as I walked to work one morning. It was supposed to describe a golden-haired girl who shone fromContinue reading “Golden Girl”

A tribute to my Aunt Janet, whom I miss deeply and often. Penned 11.18.19 Laughter that brings sunshineSmiles that stop the rainCan’t see her all that often butWhen you do she’s still the same.Nothing seems to faze herHer hugs are just as warmTwinkling eyes reveal her heartA child in the arms of her Lord. WhiteContinue reading “JMG”

An original poem/song. Penned 9.11.19 You walked right in, and took your place Settled into a space I didn’t create You showed me yours so I showed you mine Now you’ve up and left me far behind The idea I wanted to portray was the reality of not choosing who comes into your life. SometimesContinue reading “Easy Come”