Reflections of Self

Briefly seen in a mirrored window passing
An image caught in a side glance
A flatly reflected projection of myself
Somewhat distorted by the surface
Revealing a momentary glimpse
Of my fleeting presence in others lives
Briefly revealing only my surface
Only showing what light and shadows allow
To not only I but all who see me
From the other side
 
Is the image which seems clear to me
Seen the same from the other side
By those who know me well?
And how is it seen by strangers
Upon whom the reflection of my presence is cast
Is my revelation of self, surface only, or more?
Is it one dimensional, flat, and without depth
Or is there more than a reflected image I cast
Is there depth in my knowledge of myself
Is there depth in my neighbors’ knowledge of me
 
Am I a mere passing reflection in life
Not fully revealing myself to myself or to others
Going through the motions, just passing by
Or have I opened myself up to be filled
To take on the image of the One who creates
To be shaped and formed and to be fully revealed
As truly my inner self to others
As truly Jesus within?
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