A Glass And A Mirror Poem by Narayanan Ramakrishnan

A Glass And A Mirror



Reflections, we do, of our actions at the day end;
Some actions, negative, reflects to regret
Positives, let us forget, this for only, we are here in;
Negatives, let us resolve, not to again, bend and mend.

Reflections of your actions are mirrored on you
Windows are the gateway to ventyour feelings a few
In a mirror you see only you and your love
Turn to your window glass and see through.

Wealth in hand, you have, so too health
If both are for, only your good and sooth
Nothing more is akin to looking at the coated glass
Where you only rule prime and look all bright.

Look through the glass and view the other side
Where your head and heart can be of better use
To the needy, if you can part a little of wealth
And experience the joy of sharing, caring and doubling.

For a blind both are irrelevant
With eyes and hand, intact, don't be a blind
Make the world a better place to live in
Tsunamis, Earthquakes, created calamities, apart.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Jenny Gordon 21 April 2011

Fascinating reflection and admonition. The Word of God speaks of our looking in the mirror and then forgetting what manner of man we are when we walk away, indicating it is the glass showing us what we really are. Since 'a glass' is an equivalent to a mirror, it is interesting that here it is not used that way, but contrarywise, instead of the mirror revealing ourselves, it becomes a means to observe the world around us, to show kindness and charity. Very good and thought-provoking contemplation. I like it.

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Anmika S 04 April 2011

Heart touching poem. It shows values in life, those values the young generation havent ever heard of.

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