In the mirror\'s gaze, I see
The dim outline of an old face
Wrinkled with worry, a reflection of me
But beyond the surface, there\'s a deeper grace
For the future is an opaque mirror
Revealing only a fraction of our truth
It\'s not the measure of what we hold dear
But rather a reminder of our fleeting youth
We spend too much time critiquing
Our outward appearance, our flaws and lines
But it\'s what\'s inside that needs seeking
To nourish our souls, to let our light shine
So let\'s not focus on the reflection
But on the depth within our heart
For true beauty lies in our connection
To love, to kindness, to living our part
Let\'s prepare for the future, yes
But let\'s not be consumed by its sight
For life is multidimensional, a beautiful mess
And what matters most is how we live in the light
So let\'s embrace our old worried face
And see it as a sign of all we\'ve been through
Let\'s focus on kindness, love, and grace
For that\'s what truly shines, that\'s what\'s real and true. (\"Opaque Mirror\") by Courtney Weaver Jr.