Catalina Freitas-Estores Poet Spoken Word

My Self Hidden Shadow

My hidden shadow is a stage
daily entertained with memories of all that caused me broken heartbreaking rage

As common as dirt
this hidden shadow dares to taunt me with only of what involves pure hurt

shadow, 
Why are you so cruel ?

You have journeyed aside my entire life and yet no mercy for what you seen me go through ?

Nothing but a block to the better me.
You might have gotten most of me but I wont stop fighting back to escape and finally be free.

Soon you shadow will know light!!!!
Due to nearby diffraction soon to occur you will have no more blackness but stripes of color that will shine so bright !

Written as a Quotes 
       "When it rains look for rainbows“.
   "When it’s dark look for stars".

Dear shadow self,

  You were my bitter sweet moment that will drive me far from darkness,
Because with you I wont forget how 
miserable I felt!!!

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Natasha L Scragg August 2, 2026 at 11:29 PM A very deep poem Catalina. The haunting shadow can present in different forms to different people... such as self doubt, insecurity, fear of rejection etc. I love the fighting spirit you express and how you contrast the darkness of the shadow with the brightness of the rainbow. Beautiful. I like your choice of uplifting quotes "When it rains look for rainbows. When it's dark look for stars" ... echoing the thought that even through the shadows, light can be seen. Thank you for sharing your beautiful inspiration in the contest. 🙂✨️✍️🌺🌸