Mirror Memories

I looked into the mirror

and what there did I see

I saw a man of eighty-four

smiling happy back at me

I saw the fun of many times

the wrinkles running tears

memories showed in all its lines

the sad and happy years

and etched behind the mask of fun

I witnessed sadness too

I saw memories of those now gone

and once again I saw you

yes you my lovely darling

in my thoughts you're always near

my wrinkling smile, my bearded chin

no longer in the mirror here

they were pushed aside my lost one

as my memories let you reign

then in present saw my smile once more

As in my heart you should remain

then another face replaced my grin

another reason for the tears

another love taken when she was young

unforgotten through my years.

both faces there in memory

etched in my heart and wrinkled face

then sadness and the pain were wiped

as another took their place

my laughter lines I see again

this old man's beard and grin

as behind my reflection in the glass

I see loves living face walk in.