Joanne Liaw Poet Rhyme

Closet of Shame

Hiding in a closet of shame
Ashamed of what comes with our name
Shielding ourselves in steel armour
Hiding our feelings from others

Hiding in a closet of shame
Hiding is no longer a game
Not a game we played as children
Our deepest fears are well hidden

Hiding in a closet of shame
By hiding, what do we gain?
We gain the protection we crave
By locking our hearts in the grave

Hiding in a closet of shame
Why are we hiding from our pain?
Why are we hiding from the Light?
The bright Light that renders us sight

Hiding in a closet of shame
We're sinners and we're all the same
Why hide our weakness with pretense?
We're all sinners under God's lens

Hiding in a closet of shame
Hiding from Him who took our pain
Hide no more; Christ has set us free
He's vanquished our shame on the tree

Now, open the closet of shame
Embrace Him who calls you by name
Open your heart; receive His love
Share the love from heaven above

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Elizabeth Kinch February 11, 2017 at 1:32 AM Beautiful. Finding my faith has brought such happiness to my life. Joanne Liaw February 17, 2017 at 12:40 AM Jesus frees us from the closet of shame and liberates us to be vulnerable to Him and others.

Joanna Daniel February 10, 2017 at 8:26 AM I like this one, Joanne:) a honest and loving call to all the people:) Joanne Liaw February 17, 2017 at 12:41 AM Thank you, Jo. It's always a pleasure hearing from you.