Johnua is the name Joshua has given his unreliable body. These two poems represent his feelings toward his body and his efforts to befriend it.
You can read more of Joshua's poetry on his website: https://poetryforopeninghearts.weebly.com
HE’S NOT MEJohnua hits but I loveJohnua scratches, shoutsScreamsHe’s not meHe loves no oneHe just hurts everyoneUpsettingUsing my body to hurt.Fuck him.Johnua sucksGreedily wrecking everyThingJohnua knowsHow to make my body moveBetter than I doJOHNUA MY FRIENDTime to get theUplifting thoughtsGoingReady in thinkingTo befriendYouYou respectMy mindSo please listenI’m goingTo tell you
There is a wayTo work together
Trust meTo tell youWhat to do
Try to moveSlowlyWith purpose
UtilizeHelping supportTo do whatEach of usWantsI just needSome help sometimes
Help is notA bad thing
Everybody needsHelp from their friends sometimesAccept it
I will be your friendIf you will be mine.
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