The Mirror

I look into the mirror

Look what I see

A little girl just grown so big

With lines and wrinkles on her cheek.

I look into the mirror

Look what I see

The smile which took over the

Shrill laughter

That made the home cheerful

As it should be.

I look into the mirror

Look what I see

The dark tresses which match

The darkness around the eyes

With streaks of white

That tell you of the sunshine

That she had all seen.

I look into the mirror

The girl looks back at me

She asks me if I know her

Or is it someone new that she sees.

Oh mirror you still do tie me

To what I left behind

You bring back all the happiness

That I had as a child.