"FACINGFACES 2002 - 04" SELECTED POETRY

WOUNDED EYES

Eyes that pierce to your
very soul and ask
why did I go to bed hungry
why did you not protect me
why did you abuse me
in my little fragile
heart and soul

Eyes that ask
who will make my world
a place where I
can be safe
and who will
make these eyes fill with joy
instead of fear and
terror and tears

Tiny eyes that show strength
even when times
are cruel and mean and tough
and little eyes
that ask what did I do
to make you abandon me
when i needed you

These are the eyes
that will haunt us
and leave us ashamed
if we do not advocate
for those who are
too small to demand
justice and peace



Michelle Epperson
USA
copyright 2002