Through the Looking Glass

[BlackOpal63]

I looked through the looking glass

And what did I see?

I saw a beautiful black woman

Staring back at me



With tired eyes

Filled with beautiful dreams

Filled with love and understanding

and clarity of what serenity means.



I saw hair all grey

From years of strife

But each strand revealed strength

From a fulfilling life.



I saw lips that curled into a smile

as the sadness would fade

As she remembered her journey

and the friendships she made



So I studied her face

Filled with lines of age

And I saw wisdom, courage

She is a compassionate Sage



So I turned from the looking glass

Rubbed my eyes that I could see

This beautiful black woman

Has turned out to be

Me.



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aka: BlackOpal63