Reflections

From day one I have been told I was a reflection of those that made me,
but in reality I was a reflection of Him who so lovingly...

gave me a heart of gold, eyes of compassion, arms to hold onto
those around me that need a soft voice, a gentle touch from me to you

it's not about me or you or even the here and now
it's about loving others and praising He who wore the crown.

I have always turned away from mirrors, for I did not like what was there
burning on the inside, the memories and reflections of past pains laid bare.

How could you do it all those years?
the heartache, the pain, the tears.

You thought you were hated because of your hair or your intellect
but I have to say you hated yourself most of all and that they could detect.

So they have all treated you the way you saw yourself
until one day this man came and removed your heart from on that shelf

where you hid it neatly away from everyone around you
but he saw that beauty hidden and wanted to renew,

your faith in yourself and change those reflections
he gave you love and friendship but most of all affection.

Dont be sad little girl, he may not be your world, but
he has opened up the way for you to escape this lonely rut.

Those reflections have changed have they?
so why do you still keep others so far at bay?

Dig a little deeper honey you still havent arrived
but at least you're not dead you survived!

Love those around you and abound with joy and
with love and understanding not reprimanding your actions, take a stand

let the world see the love that He has installed inside this Phoenix
rise above beautiful maiden for the time has come He insists,

for you to stand tall and bare all, dismissing the pain
that has imprisoned and caused you so much shame

Laugh love live dance and stare back at the butterfly emerging
waking from this slumber rare and unique, fully submerging

your heart into His plan so others can see the reflection that was meant
to shine forth from inside, take pride and do not hide embrace your ascent

into the light shining from above claim your prize for in His eyes
your reflection is beautifully made and no one can deny

for He does not make mistakes from the inside to the out
for you to never have to fear or ever have to doubt,

His love is truly reflected in the beauty that surrounds
your very heart that which abounds

So beautiful flower you will never wither away
stand tall and bask in the love that's coming your way

for one day you will look into another's eyes
and finally see what He made and realize

that the past is over and its time to fly free
for He has brought you love for all eternity.

Rise beautiful Butterfly, fly away
for in that Hell you were not meant to stay.