Shadow of Shame

Shame is the shadow that lurks within me,

My constant companion — I fight to break free.

Learned as a child, reinforced as I've grown;

This burden of shame is the worst thing I've known.

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Born out of trauma, events long ago,

Shame swallows up everything, bringing me low.

Feeling unlovable wreaks hell inside,

It urges me, "Run!" Compels me to hide.

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I "know" that shame is a liar, a fraud,

But, sometimes, I don't feel like a child of God.

The light of Truth may seem distant and gray,

But Truth conquers darkness and keeps it at bay.

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I rely on faith to embrace what's True:

We're each one a miracle, both me and you.

Designed by Love — the truth of our story.

Shame can't linger when we reflect Love's glory.