Joanne Liaw Poet Rhyme

The Face of Shame

Why do I still feel this way?
This sadness does not go away
Many years have passed, but I still
Sit crying by the window sill

I felt used for another's lust
She was one who broke my trust
I hold no anger towards her
But feelings of hurt still lingers

I feel dirty and unworthy
Shameful passions stir within me
I feel guilty and worthless
Within me lies no goodness

Does shame have a face, I wonder?
Does it point an accusing finger?
Where can I hide from disgrace?
In the arms of God's loving grace!

It's in the cross I find hope
I cling to Christ, my sturdy rope
He hung on the cross in shame
He has given me a new name

There will be a day without tears
A day when I'm free from all fears
God will guide me safely home
In Him, I'm never alone

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Joanna Daniel May 24, 2017 at 9:48 AM Joanne, God has forgiven you long ago, when you accepted that Christ died for you on the cross:) why not just forgive yourself?? Hope you find peace! Joanne Liaw May 24, 2017 at 6:54 PM God has been helping me to forgive myself. Poems like that are usually written when I sink into depression. But I have come out of depression, so thank God for that!