Phrases to be By

In the night, silent tears slide
DOWNCAST EYES
shouldn't be surprised to once again feel reduced to
NOTHING
I can say, can or will change the mind of the one who is beyond
SEEING
hidden scars inflicted by cutting remarks which only serve to
REMIND
me to lift my face toward the morning and
LOOK UP for
TOMORROW
is another day.

Anne W. Brewer
August 20, 2009
Artwork by Lauren Pressler