An ultra-wide cinematic banner depicting a small, vulnerable person huddled on the floor of a dim, moody room. Above them looms a dark, imposing shadow-entity seated in a chair, representing the smug, silent judge that steals confidence, mocks their pain, and pushes the mind deeper into a well of depression.

You sit there so smug
My silent judge
Your presence looming
Refusing to budge

You sit there so vain
My silent thief
You steal my confidence
Causing me grief

You think you’re superior
My silent foe
You mock my pain
And kick me when I’m low

You think you’re so clever
My silent expression
Leading me deeper and deeper
Into the well of depression

09-22-06