I looked in the mirror and I saw myself.

It was not the self of 1978 when I was fresh out of high school and headed to boot camp. Trim, lean and full of attitude...

It was the self of 1990. Still young enough to compete in the fast paced work world of the ATL.

I saw myself as I am now. In 2015 and 55 years old and at a totally different place in life.

No longer believing that the world will one day be a place where all people will be treated based on their individual worth.

No longer believing that good will overcome the evil that destroys hope in this world.

I looked in the mirror and I saw time rushing by.

I looked in the mirror and I recognized myself. A man who has been places that few will ever venture. A man who has been given a chance and have taken that chance.

I recognized myself for who I have become. A man who has withstood the test and have found peace in knowing that I have done my best. That I still have got a life to live.

I looked in the mirror...

And I saw peace.

Peace©
EdwinBrown9®™
6/11/15