Family Poetry posted December 31, 2018


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A Mirror Poem in Free Verse

Through the Eyes of Love

by June Sargent

Mirror Poem Contest Winner 
On the eve of a new year



I take a good look



at my reflection in the mirror



What I see are lines, not of old age,



but lines that span generations



I see my grandfather



who crossed the Pacific Ocean



in search of a new home



They say I have his eyes -



and determination



I see my mother who left her home



as a young bride with my dad



They say I have her smile -



and positive outlook



I see my son who has raised



a fine family - two lovely grandsons



who give me much joy



My son has my sense of humor -



and my strong chin



I also see my beautiful daughter



who has the kindest heart in the world



Her heart is her own,



but she has my patience



What I see are bits and pieces



of a mosaic all interconnected



to form a picture of a good life -



for which I thank God



on this eve of a new year

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