Introspection Poem by John Sensele

Look at your image in the mirror
Scrutinise the face you see
Smile, smile, don't holler
If the reflected monster shows no glee.

Look at your life under a microscope
To check if the face radiates joy.
Your world needs to gain hope
Friendship, tolerance and love you deploy.

Look at your heart, not your wallet
To see how much love in your heart
You pack in large dose, not scarlet
Indifference that in your life plays a big part.

Look at your faith, does it teach love?
Does your faith preach and spread vengeance and intolerance?
If faith nourishes love, dear, soar above
Mundane mumbles, grumbles, squabbles and make a difference.

Look at values you hold dear
Do these values enrich or impoverish?
If these values starve affection, steer clear
Dear, people around you cherish before you perish like fetid fish.

Look at your philosophy face again
Do you see a sea of frowns?
If your jungle germinates jealousy germs, dear, regain
Bearings and for therapy join a bevy of clowns.