“Reflection”

Reflection- A Poem by Kimberly Hiniker

Reflection.

One word.

So many meanings.

A week ago, the person staring back at me was different.

Reflection.

Looking at myself with the inspiration to change

From the streets of Guatemala

A society that proved to me that life isn’t always the same

Reflection.

I may look in the rearview mirror but this trip will never be behind me

It’s opened up a whole new meaning of what I have which I’m no longer blind to see

Reflection.

This mission was like a kaleidoscope filled with colors of Central America to provide me with a little hope

That one day I can come back to this country and help it cope

Reflection.

The love of family here amongst the people

The prayer from the mouths of those who kneeled by the church with the steeple

Reflection.

Who I once was, and who I want to be

This trip has given me the insight to believe

That the reflection in the mirror is no longer me

But someone who will go back to their home

And spread the word to hopefully show

The people of Guatemala that they’re no longer alone.