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Discovering Light

Discovering Light Cry Ugly shame lost its power Shame was regret… Buying into malicious judgment I wasn't good enough… He knew I was more than good enough… I gave all I was capable of… He loved me because I gave 100%… even when my 100% fell short He channeled his disappointment and hope through his poetry. Discovery emerged reading his heirloom book… regret quickly segued into shame. Shame perfected as a child… stepping stones used to set my foundation Decades devoted to unraveling the source… reflected in the dark strands of thread woven in my tapestry Oblivious of the light, silver and gold spun adjacent to and translucent overlay… changing the tapestry's initial designation. Sherry Barton April 13,

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Date: 7/17/2025 5:40:00 AM
The awareness of shame is painful even in the reflections of the brightening imagery. I see the hope is in the speaker staying active regardless of how the person cared for has a hand in mirroring the assessment. "stepping stones used to set my foundation" - a stellar metaphor.
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