In front of the mirror I stand
A reflection looks back at me
The image that I look at now
I ask, “Why must this be?”
I see the darkness circled around
Eyes so tired and weary this day
I see the sadness on the face
Of a body filled with dismay
I can see the sorrow they carry
As through life they go
I see the furrows in the brow
As many wonders they show
I can see the emptiness they carry
From a heart that does not love
Sealed forever deep inside
Their body protecting it like a glove
I can see a tear as it forms
Flowing like many that came before
I watch in disbelief now
As this vision makes my heart so sore
I turn from the mirror now
No more of this reflection can I bear
The pain I have now in my heart
The two of us silently share
The image I had seen in front of me
Is now gone from my view
Inside I carry it with me each day
As it is the life I live through
© Tall Mountain Dreamer March 24, 2008
