Renounced Poem by Rebecca Maiese

I was holy set apart from the rest
This choice not my own but my father's in heaven I confess
Then the unthinkable happened to me
Not of my choice or means and upon me
Renounced, was the verdict I received for the shame
That was not of my doing and didn't belong to me but I was to blame

I carry this shame of renounced as my burden
A gift I believe, not a curse as it sounds
For if I bare this mark of disgrace I will use it as much as I can
I will give it life to live and flow through my veins
As I renounce all things about me that bring me shame

Oh how he loves me still
So I renounce all that give me pride
To replace it with confidence and stride
The little things I wish to not bring out into the light
I renounce these thoughts as well
Even though I know I am loved regardless of their nature

Entirety of His promises so I will not stray in my mind
And my legs will not grow tired as they walk
A thousand miles to find him there
Renounced but perfectly a goddess in his eyes
All for him as he sees me standing there

Renouncing all thoughts that come against us
Including unforgiveness, anger and strife
From now and forever on
There is no room in my heart marked with this decree
I am as it states renounced and removed which is so good and so true
And a rich way to be