Echoes of Regret

Am I the mistake or is it just what I've done?

Along the streets of memory where shadows talk back
I walk with heavy steps tracing my own tracks
Guilt whispers of wrongs like stones in my shoes
Each misstep is a story a path I didn't choose

Echoes of regret spinning around
Guilt says I faltered; shame pins me down
"I made mistakes" guilt's solemn cry
"I am the mistake" shame's cutting lie

In the mirror's reflection a figure blurred by tears
Shame looks back at me feeding on my fears
It's not just what I've done but who I've come to be
A soul stained by lies longs to be free

Echoes of regret spinning me around
Guilt says I faltered; shame pins me down
"I made mistakes" guilt's solemn cry
"I am the mistake" shame's cutting lie

Can a whisper heal our body can truth make us whole?
Guilt's wound to the ego shame's damage to the soul
Can we find a light in our darkest night
Only compassionate forgiveness makes it right

As I forgive myself the shadow starts to fade
Echoes of regret sitting in the shade
No longer just the mistake nor merely what I've done
Healing my soul an

Can a whisper heal our body can truth make us whole?
Guilt's wound to the ego shame's damage to the soul
Can we find a light in our darkest night
Only compassion makes it right

As I forgive myself the shadow starts to fade
Echoes of regret sitting in the shade
No longer just the mistake nor merely what I've done
Healing my soul and ego together I am one
Healing my soul and ego all my work is done



Credits
Writer(s): Ernie L. Vecchio
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