Memory Night

Nights, when rain gushes
from the mouth of God,
I rush outside
to rinse free
the memories

Eve again in my nudity

I scrub breasts
once caressed,
until the sadness
no longer seeps
from skin
into heart.

Pris Campbell
Copyright 11/16/2001
Revised 2003

Music: Romance, Opus 52 by Mendelssohn

Art:  Female Figure by Craig Robertson

Craig Robertson is a Canadian artist who
creates sketches, paintings, and photographs.
See his site for more of his beautiful work.

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