Reflection

A bunch of leaves green

Which formed a shrub dense 

Was lighted up in glory 

By shining, shimmering sunlight;

Glistening, tantalizing,

Alive with animation

The light seemed to enhance 

The vegetation with vitality. 

Came sunset and 

Darkness deepened 

As dull as death 

Quenching the splendour 

Of the leaves awhile. 

I saw a rare reflection 

Of myself in the spectacle -

I too seemed to shine 

By the reflected light 

Of a higher source 

Though overwhelmed 

By the earthier forces 

From time to time.

And then my heart 

Sent forth a prayer 

That I have the strength

To sustain myself 

In His Image 

All through my lifetime 

Until the moment 

I am linked with Him 

For everlasting eternity.