Shrouded In Shame

Shame, a weight that drags me down

A cloak of darkness, a suffocating gown

I try to shake it off, to shed its skin

But it clings to me, a plague within

I wear it like a badge, a mark of disgrace

A reminder of all the mistakes I've made

It whispers in my ear, a toxic refrain

"You are not worthy, you will never regain

The respect and admiration of your peers

You are a failure, a sham, a mere smear

In the revered realm of knowledge and learning

You don't belong, you are overlooked"

I wear it like a crown of thorns, a pain

That cuts deep, a never-ending bane

It fills me with self-doubt and despair

It strips me of all my confidence, all my flair

It's like a noose that tightens slow

Around my neck, a constant woe

It chokes my breath, it dims my light

It's a shackle that binds me tight

I wear it like a cloak of pain

A symbol of my regret

It's a shame that I must sustain

Until my last breath is met.

Thank you so much for reading. If you liked it, please check out the whole collection "Forbidden Feelings: A Poetry Anthology".