Joanne Liaw Poet Rhyme

Coming Out of the Closet

I’ve been hiding in a place so dark
The place; a closet bearing shame’s mark
Has been my prison and hiding place
It’s trapped me like a winding maze

The darkness is thick and tangible
The shame is painfully palpable
The darkness of shame is like a fog
A fog that clouds a gloomy bog

One day, I heard God’s voice calling me
‘Why remain trapped when I’ve set you free?
Now, open the closet, do not fear
There’s no need to fear for I’m right here’

I pushed open the closet of shame
Took one step forward and out I came
I glanced back at what held me captive
I’ve been given a new life to live

‘Look, but do not return to your past
I’ve given you freedom that will last
Forever and for eternity
Your shame I’ve vanquished on the Tree’

The freedom felt too good to be true
Is this true? I didn’t have a clue
Am I really free? How could this be?
My heart was filled with uncertainty

‘Take my hand now, I’ll show you the way’
His kind voice compelled me to obey
He guided me with steps to follow
He told me to look through the window

I peered through the window in the room
I saw beautiful flowers in bloom
The garden had a beauty so rare
‘Are you now ready to set foot there?’

My yearning eyes gazed at the fountain
Right in the centre of the garden
Despite my longing, I felt great fear
‘There’s no need to fear for I’m right here’

‘I’ve never left this room; I’m afraid
So afraid of getting hurt,’ I said
‘You’ve been hurt deeply; now that is true
Look at my hands that were pierced for you’

‘My hands I’m now extending to you
Hold them and let us start things anew
My nail-scarred hands will heal those memories
In my arms, you’ll find strength and safety’

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Elizabeth Kinch February 11, 2017 at 1:39 AM Definitely a 7. This is so good. That initial step into God can be so difficult. Well written. Joanne Liaw February 17, 2017 at 12:43 AM Thank you for your encouraging words, Elizabeth. God bless you!

Joanna Daniel February 10, 2017 at 8:28 AM Oh yeah, in Christ is our strength:) sometimes God forgives us, but it is so difficult for us to forgive ourselves, and that spoils our relationship with Him:( we simply need to trust Him:) Joanne Liaw February 17, 2017 at 12:44 AM Yes, Jo. Many of us do not realise the unforgiveness we are holding against ourselves.