In the depths of my heart, a shadow lies,
A veil of disappointment, a weight that tries
To dim my light, to dampen my flame,
But I refuse to let it define my name.

I question my worth, my purpose, my place,
But deep within, I hold a sacred grace.
I am not defined by my past mistakes,
I am worthy of love, my spirit awakes.

I long for love, to feel its tender embrace,
To find solace in its warmth, to embrace
The joy that comes when two hearts are entwined,
But fear of heartbreak has left me confined.

I doubt my worth, my ability to give,
But love is not a game where we must sieve
Through pain and disappointment, it's a...