Reflections

REFLECTIONS I looked into my mirror today, And saw an old face watching me He wasn’t there yesterday But I never see the same face twice There have been lots of them. Years ago with brown hair and clear eyes. Features that spoke of youth Portraying a sense of curiosity and yes, Even a sense of innocence. He left a long time ago The space filled by someone older The brown hair still in evidence But with increasing hints of gray The face was familiar yet different Lines where there had been none before Eyes crinkling when he smiled The once lean, tight face Exhibiting the first signs of age. You could sense that time had passed, Experiences lived had had their impact on his being. The innocence was gone Replaced with signs of maturity. He appeared comfortable with life And the challenges it presented. Tomorrow carried untold possibilities And he welcomed them. Then, he too was gone, And now, another man, The one that visits today. The hair now mostly gray Eyes that speak of many roads traveled. The vitality once displayed is void Replaced by quiet confidence. His face much more thoughtful now Reflects the wisdom of time That life has deposited there He has made peace with himself, Accepting who he is I smile He smiles back. I like him. I am happy with who I see.