Life Size Mirror

As I think ahead in life and think of who I am
My youth flies right past me leaving me to understand
The puzzles and mysteries it leaves behind
In a young and awkward yet ripening mind
And though I'm working on present survival
The body being the minds general rival
I can't help but think ahead, to when I'm perfected
What can I await? What's to be expected?
Upstairs my mind does overtime
To keep my ego fit and prime
To prepare me for what I have to endure
When I leave the cushioned shelter of school
The screen which conceals you from what is mature
Then you confront what's known as life
The part which comes with endless strife
But what will I be like when I take on this role?
What will I do when I'm grey and old?
The sigificant prejudices play no part
This is about me, the core of my heart
Will that corner shop still be there?
And will my husband be true in his care?
Or will I even be married at all?
How many kids will I have? Will I be tall?
Will I be shrunken over a walking stick?
Will I be gifted or just plain thick?
I have a minor insight into myself right now
There's still a life story about to unfold
My life will dawdle it's way along
As my mind grows firm and strong
Time's like an enemy which kills all hope
That deadline you missed, that promise you broke
And all through life you'll live little regrets
That niggle there like a hungry pet
But think of the person you've grown to be
And amile to yourself and be proud to see
Your very own face staring back and grin bigger
As you stare into your life size mirror