We cast Shadows

We cast shadows.

That's part of the human experience.

We all have parts of ourselves, denied, because we were told they weren't acceptable early on. So, we hid them, even from ourselves. 
And pretended they don't exist.

And we complained about those painful, frustrating others in our life, 

Who we don't like. 
Who annoy us so.

If they would only change, we could be at peace,
have things flowing,
our way.

Like gum on our shoe, we can't seem to shake them off.

Why don't they stop interfering, intruding in our life?

Shadows, falling back.
Hiding,
From the truth, 
That all parts are worth loving, and serve a purpose, until we are ready to welcome them home. 

To love ourselves, back together. 

And then, the landscape changes. 

Oh, the courage you have....