The mirror shows the years gone by A fleeting glimpse beneath the sky Its surface holds the joys weve found The love the loss the world around Each crack a memory carved in gold Each line a story softly told Through light and shadow it reveals The hearts own truth the wounds it heals Though time may fade the youthful face It leaves behind a deeper grace A soul refined by joy and tears A quiet strength to face the years So hold the mirror close and see The beauty in its mystery For every mark though faint will shine A testament to lifes design