Release From Self Shame

I deserve to be seen

but I’m afraid to be

I’m afraid of what you’ll do to me

I’m afraid of what I’d let happen 

and I’m afraid even if I choose to fight

I would surely lose instead of might 

what if I can’t hold up 

what if I’m held back

these crummy memories barging in

on new experiences

intrusive thoughts, not even real

let me be

let me free