Mirrors Never Lie…
She stood in front of the mirror,
straining to see the beauty
others said they saw…
She’d heard it said
that mirrors never lie
Alas, she only saw herself
with all her flaws…
the graying hair,
the crooked smile,
the tear within her eye
She quickly turned away—
for she knew it hadn’t lied
and she didn’t want each day
to be ruined by her flaws.
She poured her daily life
into serving other people--
trying to forget her image
and the faults she knew were there.
Those she served
spoke of her beauty
and her smile, and her grace,
but most of all
they spoke of
the sparkle in her eye.
For what she didn’t realize
was the tear within her eye
created pools of mirrors
where they saw her soul’s reflection
and the beauty
and the love that lay within
And mirrors never lie…
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The way you paint a beautiful story with words is wonderful.This poem really touches me.
With love,
Cindy
hugs
Kat
As inanimate as a mirrors are, they are very personal.
If we were to look at you in a mirror, would we both see the same you ?
Tony
This is so good. I can also envision the beautiful lady that you talk about. What a wonderful tribute!!!
Sandie Angel :o)
God bless you. Kathy
ET
Yes mirrors never lie - and the eyes are the mirrors of the soul.
Look into the eyes and behind the smile is the deep sadness of the heart hidden there.
Cynthia
Be always safe,
Karen
I love this. You made me cry! You are beautiful! Every so called "flaw" is a part of the whole you, they aren't flaws. Your eyes, and smile, and especially laugh(heeheehee)are maybe the things people have complimented you on, but your entire being is beautiful and is a reflection of your soul because of the light and love that shines from within you, and radiates through your loving eyes and around you like a burning fire. Everything about you makes you Mom, and I love you for every trait, even the graying hair (I am sure I had to do with a couple of those, sorry, heeheehee).
I love you Mom!! I miss you!!
Ahna
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday, Sis. You are always beautiful to me. :o) --Charlie
Axilea
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D