Do I hide from people, or am I discreet,

unwilling to plaster myself high on the wall,

and loudly proclaim my talents to the room?

Given the facts my laugh is loud and my body round,

I do not hide from anyone.

Do I withdraw? Yes.

What’s the difference? Well…

One is ashamed and the other is self-care.

Adam hid. Jesus withdrew…often.

And, in my aim to be like the Lord,

I too withdraw, to find the ground,

strengthen my spirit in His,

and return to the fight,

every bit myself,

in the all the glory He has for me.