Paula Swanson Poet Etheree

Shame

Shame
remains
with me still.
Even after
forgiveness given.
My eyes still see the truth
written on my reflection.
If I could get past self loathing,
to accept that I can not change this,
then perhaps, I could, once again love life.



entry into Andrea Dietrich's contest:  Etheree Me
Placement: 6th place

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Carol Sunshine Brown June 21, 2010 at 6:55 AM Congratulations on your win in Andrea Dietrich's contest "Etheree Me" Paula. Love, Carol

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 21, 2010 at 1:13 AM congrats on your win with this insightful etheree, Paula -liked it the first time I read this too :) -- nikko :)

Joseph Spence Sr June 20, 2010 at 7:06 PM I love this! It's such a wonderful gift to love life and to live it. Congratulations on your success in the contest. Blessings, Joseph

Joyce Johnson June 20, 2010 at 6:42 PM Congratulations on this self searching etheree win. Love, Joyce

Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2010 at 3:51 AM Hey, I did this topic in an etheree too!! Maybe that is why I felt like giving you a place in my contest. Congratulations on your number 6 win. It was GREAT! andrea

Skat A June 8, 2010 at 9:44 AM STRONG WRITTING I SENCE, NICELY WRITTEN ETHEREE

Carrie Richards June 8, 2010 at 7:38 AM Well done, Paula...this etheree tells a mountain of feelings that I'm sure many many people can share. Well done, and good luck!

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 7, 2010 at 11:21 PM This etheree sure reflects shame so well, Paula-- shame could indeed ruin us--a very insightful right--wishing you the best in Andrea's contest :) --nikko :)

Poet Destroyer A June 7, 2010 at 9:57 PM lol enjoyed this one, good luck on the contest..p.d.

Dr.Ram Mehta June 7, 2010 at 9:03 PM A very nice self-introspection. Good luck in the contest.

Barbara Gorelick June 7, 2010 at 8:58 PM Wow, i hope this is just good poetry..because I would hate to see you not enjoying life. ..Nice piece.. I can relate. BG