As I stepped to the edge of the pond of my life

I saw the reflection

of all I'd done

and all the love I'd given

was barely a speck

in the vastness of the water

that it contained.

and I cried

because I realized

if not for my hate

if not for my selfishness

the whole pond

would reflect my love.

and I witnessed visions

of what the world would be

Had my whole life reflected love.

as I looked in the mirror of my soul

I saw the reflection

of all that I am

and all the joy i've taken

filled almost all the pictures

and the images

retained

and I screamed

because I realized

this can't be me it's not my fate

I feel a oneness with everyone

it's my hunanity's bond

it's safe from evil

it comes from above.

and then I awoke

in tears

to realize

my life's not over

it was just a dream

I'm still filling

the pond of my life

with love.

 

 Copyright 2008  Pierre Ortega