Reflection

"My Valentine's Day Post"

I sat very near a pool of water
clear and cool and calm
and there upon reflection bright
did come across a psalm
for captured among the sky's soft hue
within the water's gaze
the most vibrant orchid blossom preened
in tender sunshine's rays
delighted I leaned close and sang
and caressed it with mine eye
admired every curve and swell
savored trace of every line
Unlike the irreverent selfish beast
I did not seek to pluck
but to honor this fine gift from God
and to treat it such
(for surely if I chaste my hand
and recognize its worth
then He may grant to me my heart
this beauty born of earth)

But as I leaned in close to breath
upon its fine perfume
I discovered only water where
I thought to capture bloom
And when I reached out hand to touch
the glorious petals fair
I grasped only the wet embrace
a pond's rippled stare
For hours I did sit and long
and try to earn that bud
I pondered, prayed, and vowed my trust
I offered waiting love
'Til finally in bitter angst
I cried out in discontent
"When will you grant me what I seek?
Requite this thirst You sent!"
And quietly, so quietly
the whispered answer came
that which I was taken with
a reflection of the real thing

a looking glass is beautiful
for what it does depict
but we would not look to find
anymore than that in it
Yet in romantic love
a looking glass for God
We focus on the reflection
and do not think it odd
when the fragrance disappoints
and the end result is cruel
we wonder when He will anoint
the flower in the pool
Nay, my friend, do not despair
it does not satisfy
it is but a photograph
a picture of real life
Enjoy the reflection in the mirror
but make you no mistake
It is not flower, sky, or song
it is just a lake