Author Therese Morris Edwards brings fresh eyes to her debut poetry collection, resulting in not merely an improved work, but an altogether new expression of her poetic muse. Hence Bitter Days Behind, an acknowledgement of past trials, a recognition of the journey and an anticipation of new vistas. Not faithfully following the classic advice to "kill one's darlings" Morris Edwards has instead redeemed and replenished them, bringing a great work into alignment with her present state of mind.