Shattered

(This poem was written about 6 yrs. ago by a good friend. It is my favourite work of art because it's so real and so what I've experienced. But he didn't write it with me in mind. This was his story too. I pray that God has taken my friend to great places of love, joy, learning and adventure. I thank God for the short time I had to enjoy his company, wisdom and friendship.

C.L. your poetry will always be my favourite.)

Reflective
A mirror reflects only that which I desire to see
for others too
But where shall I hide?
Am I safe?
Free?

It is when I am disguised
able to do in secret
no one knowing
caring to know?
Hiding behind "I'm doing fine"
Insincere handshakes, hugs and smiles
Always knowing that the truth will not be revealed
CANNOT BE REVEALED!

But what about when someone dares
to peal away the silver paint
boldly crossing the caution line
traversing the miry depths of my reality?
Is it then the isolation ends
the loneliness fades to black?
The drapes have been thrown back
the veil has been torn
the clever disguise revealed
even to my own eyes

And there I stand
behind a pane of glass
transparent
accountable
alone
the fragile mirror broken
the isolation shattered
when held before my soul
The veneers I have so elaborately created
woven into a thousand tales
look good to the naked eye

...but the naked Truth will never lie
copywrite 2000 C.L.

Psalm 90:8 "You have set our iniquities before you , our secret sins in the light of you presence."

John 14:6 "Jesus answered, 'I am the way, and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except though me.'"

John 8:32 "Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free."