Reflecting on reflection

That man in the mirror

the one I see,

is he the one papa

wanted for me?

Have I kept my word, and lived my life

to be the man worthy

of his beautiful wife?

That man in my mirror

The one you see,

does he show honor

is he truly free,

from jealousy, hatred, cruelty ?

Has he been kind

to his fellow man

ready to offer his helping hand?

Is his word rock solid,

a steadfast bond?

Or does he crumble when the pressures on?

Would my papa be proud

of who I’ve become

Am I the guy, to whom grandchildren run?

Has he served his creator

as he should have done?

Has he shared the goodness of God’s son?

That man in my mirror

do his children know

how much he loves them

has it always shown?

H and E and DJ too,

The old man loves you and all you do!

Humility, Integrity, competent and true,

 these are the traits I so want for you.

Alone in his thoughts,

that reflecting soul

it becomes so clear as we get old.

It’s not about winning or stacking up stuff,

but what I will leave

when life’s been enough.

I so hope and pray,

that all I conveyed

will somehow make a difference in your living today.