This person in the mirror...

Someone posted this on another forum...I know that all the grief and anguish of other "issues" isn't totally gone, but look beyond the words that don't relate to you, and relish in the one's that do! paula ******** This Person in the Mirror ************************* Walking past the mirrored glass, I take a timid peek, I see a person staring back, I'm too choked up to speak. The puffiness, at last, is gone, The skin is pink and glowing, The many pounds that melted off, Finally, is showing. Hard to believe, till recently, This same person was dying, Stuffing food to ease the pain, Heart-broken and crying. Life revolved around each snack, Only living for the next meal, Anything to numb the hurt, They didn't want to feel. When did I get so beautiful? When did God remove the grief? How did this miracle happen? Who provided the relief? What a gift! A second chance! I thank God every day, For His grace in showing me, There IS a better way. I walk, I dance, I make love too, My heart is filled with gladness, I'm out of bondage, out of pain, There is no room for sadness. This person in the mirror, Smiles softly back at me, And has good cause to be so pleased, Because I've finally been set free. -- Author Unknown

Paula, Thank you so much for sharing this poem. I got teary eyed at a few parts and it really spoke to my heart. Have a great night, Mickey

ditto...I got a little teary too.......

Paula, Thanks for that beautiful poem. OMG, I got really emotional reading that. Thanks for reminding me why I had the surgery. LOVE YA Hugs KimC

Perfect. Thank you for sharing! Hugs, Chrissy

Perfectly worded! Thanks for sharing. (but I do have to add that my skin is not pink and glowing, its pale as can be and a little wrinkled ) Bree

Thanks for sharing that Paula, It touched my heart. terri

Thank You Paula, It seems to say it all !

Thank You Paula, What a beautiful poem. It says it all. It is exactly how I feel and the like the others that read it, I got choked up in a few places. It is my re-birthday today, Nov.7 and I am considering this poem a beautiful present to me. So THANK YOU!! Hugs, Sarah Parker