Secrets, shadows,
ghosts of should-haves,
wraiths of good intentions
haunted,  goaded me,
embroiled my heart and soul.
Destiny led us to these rooms,
all my fears and me. Love held
and healed me, set me free,
relieved me of the fears.
They linger still, my haunts,
and yet befriended now,
are allies as I spread the love
to folks like I once was.