Christian poem 'When I look in the mirror' by Cheryl Messier (Christart.com)

When I look in the mirror
by Cheryl Messier

When I look in the mirror, who do I see?
Is that image reflected true?

Is it an illusion of who I've become?
It screams back, "Stranger who are you?"

When I look in the mirror, what do I feel?
Do I LOVE the eyes staring at me?

Or are they a symbol of secret hurts,
That clouded my ability to be?

When I look in the mirror, why do I cry?
Am I searching for a lost life?

Am I really JUST a chameleon, who faithfully changes,
From mother to lover to wife?

When I look in the mirror, does my heart truly know
There is a wonderful soul deep inside?

Do I refuse to let myself see who I am?
Do I just allow my self-worth to slide?

When I look in the mirror, what do I see?
I think I am starting to see the truth.

Jesus is finally breaking the walls,
I am forgiven and free from MY youth.

When I look in the mirror, who do I see?
Through the eyes of THIS stranger, I think I finally see ME

Please contact Cheryl Messier at "cheryl_m1199@hotmail.com" to request permission to use this poem.

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