Notes About The Poem

Contest Theme: If There was just one thing I could change.

Host: Tom Woody

Date written: March 5th 2024

Shame Game

“6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. 7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.”
Genesis 3:6-7 New International Version

Shame Game

Change one thing
Just one thing
Oh how can I choose
That’s a tough choice my friend
What would we lose

Shame
Shame on you
Shame on me
The emotion that separates God
from those who wish to be free

Dark thoughts
Greed
Homeless we don’t feed
A broken planet
Overcome with need
Shame in the shadows
celebrates when we bleed

Shame on me
Shame on you
Put shame aside
We have work to do
Seeds of destruction 
Shame plants them deep
Points at promises 
we have failed to keep

Confession frees
Lay aside blame
Only the devil wins
in the shame game
Come naked to the Lord
Belief in a Saviour
forgiveness the reward

No shame on me
Or shame on you
That’s not what we were made for
God’s message is true.
Shameless, blameless 
Our world can be new.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Manassian Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 4:23 PM
One day all will be well for those who have asked for their shame to be covered by His righteousness. Powerful piece. Blessings
Kauffman Avatar
March 7, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Have read and re-read this poem letting its poignancy, and images like "seeds of destruction," soak in like rain in the desert of shame. Truly shame blocks us and we question how could God love or forgive us. You so rightly point out that shame is the devil's playground. Have heard that God is like a teddy bear - arms always open in welcome. Best wishes for a win in the contest. Thank you for the grace living in these lines. Blessings!
Lamoureux Avatar
March 7, 2024 at 12:34 PM
What a beautiful response. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Goldsmith Avatar
March 6, 2024 at 11:48 AM
WOW!!! I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Shame Game" write with a great ending. I wish you would write more... "Good Luck" We both wrote for this contest. FAV this one for me... Have a wonderful spring day.........................
Lamoureux Avatar
March 6, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Good luck to you as well. Off to give your’s a read.
Rodgers Avatar
March 6, 2024 at 6:57 AM
Dear Richard, This is a powerful exploration of the human condition, shedding light on the destructive nature of shame and the liberating power of forgiveness. Your words urge us to confront our inner demons and embrace the possibility of redemption. Your poem is a poignant reminder that our mistakes do not define us but by our ability to rise above them. This profound message of hope and renewal. God Bless my Friend, Daniel
Lamoureux Avatar
March 6, 2024 at 10:36 AM
It makes it worthwhile to have written this piece to have received this lovely comment. Blessings to you as well.
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