Sometimes you have to look in the mirror
To remember where you’ve been
The reflection that is looking back
Holds all your joy and all your pain
Sometimes it seems obscured
Like you’re looking through rain
Obscurity actually reveals
Events you wish forgotten
But if you look long enough
Those events will come in clear
Allowing you to absolve yourself
And sometimes you’ll shed a tear
Knowing is better than hiding things
That always clutters up your mind
By holding back your emotions
When love comes into view
You’ll find it’s time for housekeeping
So sweep your heart anew
Edwin