One of My Favorite Poems
A letter to myself __________________________ I love to hate you Wanting shame to inspire change Needing you to need me Misery loves company And I will not remain alone Suffering produces character The Bible tells me so So let me help you be more like the Almighty My bitterness is your secret admirer So wear disgrace like a badge of honor Fear like a diamond necklace Hold tight to that fear and let it consume you Until it’s hard to think Hard to sleep Hard to breathe Let disgrace be the antidote to your inner peace Let shame be the culprit of your shattered dreams Let anger be the doorway to a life half-lived Let pride steal the essence of your being And then Let go And accept God’s grace before it’s too late