Shame - A Poem

One of my wonderful friends wrote this poem, and upon reading it, I immediately asked if I could post it on my blog; she graciously obliged. Take some time to think through this one, especially if you can relate to this story.

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I put up a wall

I am hiding

my shame will protect me

it will never happen again

never again I say.

it isn't fair that one can affect another

that one can leave such a hole

that I will never be the same

that it is a part of me

that I took that burden

Then He stands with pain and anger in His eyes

that one of His is own is broken

He hangs there 

warring for my heart 

He will never cease to choose me

when my heart sees His

it cries out with hope

it breaks with joy and pain

that one so beautiful

would take my hideous shame

Why should He?

all I've ever done is say no

is break His heart

but He will spill Himself out 

He will love for eternity

that is who He is

choose Him

choose Him for eternity

when your heart is His

it will truly live.