Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall



Mirror, Mirror, on the wall
Who is the fairest of us all?
I know it isn't me
The scars I can't hide
The times that I've lied
This ugly heart you see

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall
Who is the best one of us all?
I fear it isn't me
The trouble I create
The times that I hate
This ugly heart you see

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall
Who is the righteous one of all?
In tears—it isn't me
In sin and in wrong
I can never keep strong
A terrible wretch I be

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall
Why must I be the worst one of all?
Alas, yes this is me
My flesh is so weak
Self-love it does seek
Pride stops a bended knee

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall
I am the basest one of all
What is wrong with me?
I try and I fail
I drown in a gale
My lips raise a frantic plea

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall
Who can save me from this fall?
I fail when I try
I need a hand
To help me stand
In despair I cry

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall
Christ is the Savior of us all
I desperately need His strength
My sight is dim
Which is why I need Him
My rope has a very short length

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall
I found help after all
Humility paves my way
My outlook is bright
Guided by the Light
Peace and security liven my day

2 comments:

Joy said...

This is a beautiful poem, Rachel! I love this part especially, "Mirror, Mirror, on the wall Christ is the Savior of us all
I desperately need His strength
My sight is dim
Which is why I need Him
My rope has a very short length"

Thank you for sharing, and God bless!
~JOY

Rachel said...

Thank you so much, Joy!