PICTURE PERFECT

Crystal clear and picture perfect,
Through the looking glass he sees
The painted mural of their lives,
Everything they long to do.

Feelings changed and lives reshaped
Contentment and joy gave way to sorrow.
Yet the promise which beauty makes,
Happiness resides in their hearts tomorrow.

To love or laugh or sing a song,
Grace fills their hearts today.
Random images fill their minds
As their feelings gently fade to gray.

His time grows short, and the picture changes;
As he sees the faces that he once knew
Shining brightly bearing understanding,
Their contentment glowing a golden hue.