The Mirror

[The Ravyn]

There is a mirror on the wall
I used to pass it by without a glance
sometimes I would look but never for long
It wasn't the scars on the outside
that made me stay away
but the ones on the inside
that I could see when I looked into my own eyes
I used to wear dark glasses
so no one could see my eyes
so no one could look into my soul
and see the devastation buried there
I used to let my hair hang in my face
sort of a shield against the world
If they can't see me I will be okay
Today I looked into the mirror on the wall
I looked for a long time
and I saw that the scars are fading away
not on the outside, they will be there always
but on the inside where it counts the most
I think I will look in the mirror again
Tomorrow

[Rae Of Sunshine]

As a teen I actually did let my long hair work as a shield for me, letting it hide my face. This poem is so full of hope and healing. Rae

[Tom Watson]

Seeing this little "scribble" of yours has brightened my day with hope in His everlasting love and mercy presence, sought or not.

This is truly a lifter of spirits....thank you for sharing..

Tom

[jeannerené]

A wonderful heartfelt poem...expressed well....one that would touch any reader...........bravo.....

jeanne

[Lurker]

Great poem Still remember those years

[Tom Watson]

A lesson on life for all of us to remember...

Chosen as a Moderator's Favorite, 5 July, 2004

Tom

[foreverflame]

What a sensitive way to go from hurt to healing. At first, I wanted to reach a hand out to you, but in the end, I was proud of you for regaining yourself. Keep looking in the mirror, and don't be afraid of those scars. It was what made you write this wonderful piece.

[heinzs]