Reflection

When I look in the mirror what do I see,
A beautiful, shy, fragile child looking back at me.
Will she ever be able to find her way,
Will she be a little better by the end of the day?
Will she come into her own,
So far from home?
Will she ever know of her own intelligence,
Or of her sophisticated elegance?
Will she ever know of the innocence she wraps herself in,
Will she ever love a man to no end?
Will she ever know of the sparkle in her emerald eyes,
Will they never forget the tears they have cried?
Will she ever know of her inner light,
That shines for all that know her like a beacon in the night?
Will she ever know how to be world's greatest mom,
To hold her children until their souls have calmed?
Will she ever know what it's like to hold a man's heart,
With a love so strong and happy that the angels did impart?
Will this fragile girl,
Ever truly know her world?
This is what I see,
When I look at the reflections of me.
I want this quiet, beautiful girl to become the woman she was meant to be,
That is when I will look in the mirror and truly see...
ME!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Smith Avatar
September 21, 2016 at 11:17 AM
Congratulations Brandy, well done...
Turner Avatar
September 20, 2016 at 3:34 PM
I think learning to accept what we are and understanding how we got to this point is crucial to becoming what we would like to be. A very honest and heartfelt write, Brandy. Congratulations on your win:)
Scars Avatar
September 20, 2016 at 1:08 PM
Brandy- such insight into your soul-congratulations on your placement in the contest :)-luloo
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September 20, 2016 at 12:57 PM
This is beautiful Brandy!Congrats on your win!
Horstkotter Avatar
October 27, 2012 at 8:40 PM
Very nice piece and well written.
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