Reflections

When I think of yesterday

I can remember all the times

When life just

seemed to have it's way with me, and I

Was along for the ride

My reflection in the mirror

Was one I could never

Look straight in the eye

For if I did

It would stare me down

And I'd have to cry

It was too hard

I was scarred

Never cared

Never dared

Soul was marred

I Hid far

Deep within

My own skin, bled with

Too much pain

Gone insane

Past remained

Was unable to

Let it go

Didn't know

Jaded stain

Did wane

On

My refection in the mirror

Is one I, need face, or else I would die

As I could run

But everywhere I would go

There was nowhere to hide

Then came the day when I finally found myself

Looking in mirrors at one whom I didn't know

I couldn't run any farther or fast enough

It seemed my past would keep chasing me down and I'd

Never get free from the pain that ensnared me so

I finally sought for

The truth of my being

Stood naked and trembling

At what I was seeing

It was a humble

Reflection I pondered

No more excuses

For me, still I wondered