The Mirror of Life

I stand before the mirror, Barely able to see my face, My whole life in front of me, Hopes and dreams to embrace, I stand before the mirror, Not liking what I see, Small for my age, Changes occurring constantly, I stand before the mirror, Excited about my future, Lofty goals still I hold, Naively full of optimism, I stand before the mirror, Uncertain of what’s to come, Full of dedication and determination, As I’m still young, I stand before the mirror, My dreams slowly slipping away, Doubts make their presence known, Reality finally dawning on me, I stand before the mirror, Remembering all that was, Wondering where the time went, Fearful of what’s to come.