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cloak of invisibility
Shame wears a cloak of invisibility,
a shroud that hides the true self.
It speaks in hushed tones, a critic's voice,
reminding of flaws, of perceived failures.
It warps the mirror's reflection,
distorting the image to fit its narrative.
But as we peel back its layers,
revealing the truth beneath,
we see the scars, the wounds, the humanity,
and find the courage to step into the ...
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