When I Look Into The Mirror
I See The Person I Want To Be
As each day gives way
To so much excitement
I pull at my flaws
My receding hairline
The wrinkles at the edge of my face
Leading to the dark bags under my eyes
To my little battle scars
A slight burn on the tip of my nose
The rest of my body covered by my dirty work clothes
What about the kind heart and caring soul
Invisible to the naked eye
A dreamer that is persistent
The humble man with a tear in his eye
For all the sadness he has seen
Looking for the greatest potential
In every living thing
Always listening to the sound of reason
My enthusiasm drives me off the charts
Not perfect in any way
As I stare into my eyes
A strong dedication to all that is
Always summing up all my strength
To smile and enjoy life
When other people are chilling
I am looking for a way
To bring out my personal best
Falling short on many of my goals
Only to rally on
With a love so strong
Every effort mixed with progress
Always keeping an eye out
For the magic of thinking
That all we have and know
Is what we do
That gives us the best joy
For a lifetime and a tint of the unknown