Mirror Mirror

Mirror-mirror on the wall show me what you see if you really reflect it all show every piece of me behind my eyes, behind my smile deep into my soul linger for a little while show me all you know not just a figure standing here reveal all that's inside show me, even though I fear here and now, it's time show the bruised and battered place in me the piece that just can't cope the part that longs to be set free the side where life's a joke the innocence hiding behind the sin the adult inside the child the heart that won't let anyone in the piece of me that's mild the place in me that's always red the part that's forever blue the side that follows what is said the piece that's always confused the place in me that thinks I’m right the part that knows I’m wrong the side that's bloated up with pride the piece that can't go on the coward inside the fighter the genius next to the dumb the part that's drunk with laughter the side that shies from fun so, mirror-mirror on the wall I’ll step back so I can see if you really reflect it all and show every piece of me

To Reflect

On those stones I walked alone, bearing only the name that I’d been given. I walked until I reached the shore, of the life that I’ve been living. Staring into breaking waves memories of broken days and all the times that went away. Reflecting on my life. On that bridge I walked alone, staring down at rocks below. I dreamed at last I was back home, in the company of those I’ve known. Hanging on a steel beam separating life from dream listening to the running stream. Reflecting on my life. On those stones I lay alone, motionless and without breathe. And now at last I’ve found my home, Reflecting on my death.

Perfection

Have we been deceived? The sweet scent of temptation, intoxicating as it may seem The shell is so simple Yet the deep inner core ever elusive sadly proves to be When will this slow realization, this pure revelation break forth and bless my eyes? When will this enlightening wisdom permeate my thoughts, when can these actions enrich other's lives? The anticipation of impossible transcendence This profound longing for the transformation The ascendance from finite to infinite Haunts me through every waking thought How much longer must I wait? Dear God, I implore you, insatiable as my beechen may seem Please let my weary soul have the strength To shatter these shackles, please let your imperishable truth set me free Would time and space meld into one? Would there be room to learn and grow? Would my emotions cease to be? What creature would I then become? Have I been deceived? The sweet scent of perfection, intoxicating as it may seem The shell is so simple Yet the deep inner core ever elusive sadly proves to be This equivocation of perfection, this paradox consumes me

Distortion

You have convinced yourself the hardest thing, To defy the strongest feeling. To turn your back on the nicest seed, And destroy love given, which you need. To paint the lover with a tarnished brush, Take his personality, and crush, Bend, distort so all good is hidden So evil comes forth, false and unbidden. That evil in small amounts is common In all people, no matter where from. If you look for it, you will find in all The ability to hurt, maim and maul. But suppress the evil and look for good. In an ideal world, all people should, And you will see the love, the care, the best Evil turns to dust when facing the rest So I beg you to look again at me with no prejudice, let your mind be free, For within me you will see and find Someone who is loving, caring and kind.

In My Mind

Is a clear, brisk night at the beach better than a good storm Hearing that song that only relates to one moment, one person Knowing that you have made a difference in someone's life even if only one Hearing waves pound on the sand when you need to clear your mind Knowing someone thinks you are a great person What if you would have told that special person your feeling earlier, whose world would be better Remembering childhood memories and sharing them with someone who cares Watching the love of your life smile if for no reason at all Knowing things should be perfect wishing they were Wondering what my one wish would be Have I created myself or merely followed a path Who judges me by what I do and does it matter Can life be any better can it be any worse Is someone reading your script Am I really OK with dying Have I done everything I need to do Why was I put on this earth and am I accomplishing that purpose Is there anyone listening or am I alone