I feel like you've held me for two hundred years
In Parisian gardens I gave the alarm to
the gentleman at your back
Hungrily at want for your touch.
I stayed in your hands at arms length.

I was there  the Tsar's palace, I kept you company
As the ball carried on, a dance you knew well.
Reflecting the curve of your smile
Reassuring you of your beauty with each lull in the waltz.
You brought me closer to your lips.

And hung in your townhouse to keep you company
As guard I stood watch
Shining the light on the  love of my life
As you sipped your morning coffee by the window
And listened and sighed
To the jazz of the cars in Time Square.  

To day once again in the Country I'm here
A mirror you found at an old rummage sale
Beautifully patina-ed, tarnished though worn,
I'm worn.  Lacking luster and shine
What use has one with a mirror like that anymore.

But you are light and lovely
You found me again in a place in your heart
Care at a cost, hours lost at polish.
And try as I might I needed your touch to make me shine again.

This morning I saw you in me
Not the woman I knew, arms sore from scouring my face
Brow heavy in your labor of love, but still the curve of that smile.
I beg you please open then curtains and let in the light!
Lay down your weary soul and rest.  I am done, I am here!
I've taken your radiance, Love made me anew.
It's time that you see them reflected in you.