Shame

It's a struggle, when it came,

arresting our thoughts, taking blame,

for situations imagined, actions made,

creating scenarios, in our head,

bringing us pain & distress. 

Shame... 

Feeling of embarrassment,

stemmed from moral predicament,

of doing something dishonorable, 

that keeps eating our conscience,

and affecting, our routine lives. 

No matter the confidence gathered,

It thrives, growing in the shadows,

binding our hearts, in invisible chains,

causing us stumble, make mistakes,

tightening its hold, with every slip. 

And we hesitate, to get attention, 

hiding ourselves, living in isolation, 

our fears, giving it more power, 

dominating mind & our imagination. 

Yet, this perception is flawed,

not aligning with our reality,

losing strength, once we confront,

bringing it to light, share them all...

Realizing, it's nothing to be ashamed about!