My Reflection

The mirror never lies but we do to ourselves and others A reflection that speaks louder than our conscience Smothered by denial so the ghosts of our past disappear The mirror casts only what it sees past or present Meanwhile the rain ends the growing ends the warm colours a frigid memory And then the falling snow paints with shades of black and white Sleep sweet dreamer with many shadows playing hide and seek The mirror casts only what it sees past or present Resurrection forgiveness awakens re-birth rejoicing in the soul Brings peace like autumn winds that paint heavenly colours That no one on earth can duplicate Sun sets only to see the Artist creating the night sky Then the sun arises From nowhere somewhere a divine wind and rain revives A reflection smothered in courageous love And joy is the outburst composed by the excitement of the dancing sun A welcome alarm clock to raise the dead and the dreamers Frank Black Blacharczyk