Dear Reflection

Dear Reflection,

Your face has changed

Darker here,

Bitter there-

A line crossed

In folly-

The depths are seen

But the surface tainted

Skin deep is the puzzle,

The magazine and camera

Obsession-

It is awe that waits

Beyond the door.

But your own has faded

Every year

With the absorbing events

And polluting thoughts

A question of worth

That ends before mind begins-

The reflection beyond mirror

Beyond vision

Satiates the wandering spirit

Holds the youthful heart-

The reflection peering

From water’s edge

With the energy of nature

Coursing through blood

An eager dreamer

That sees all the beauty

That has been built

By mind absorbing

Body taking

Life changing years

All the ages

Showing we have lived-

Flashing through

On memory reel

That created a beautiful soul-

That created you-

Beautiful human

Remove mirror thoughts-

Turn within

With reflected eye

And collect the vision

Of a soul finding light.

Sincerely your guiding mind

The spirit beside you,

The voice of youth

And knowledge of the crown

Your Mother Earth

Who has aged

Just as gracefully.