Shadow of Love and Mistakes

I know the things I have done

May shame you 'till your soul goes numb

But these are actions of my past
Now they merely exist in the shadow I cast

But I cast this shadow for all to see

So that those who fall on my trail will be

Forever guarded from stepping on hot coals

Rather they walk on my shadow, paying no toll

For I've payed the toll for every mistake
In tears and pain and even heart break
But rejection, I fear, put me most in debt
As it becomes poignant to smolder among eyes never met

Saint Peter may not call my name at the gate

But guided by my shadow I pray you find your own fate

Becoming a person of greater good

Someone whose mistakes may be understood

Then when the time comes that you hear your name
Take up your cross and embrace your own shame
My shadow will not lead you up to the gate
But lay down your love where you make your mistakes

Your love and mistakes will be the shadow you cast
Bear it so others may learn from your past

Followers may come and descend on your trail

But where your shadow ends, theirs will prevail