A Dweller of the Past

Oh, let me be just not 
                        a dweller of the past
in sentimental folly
                  for years done long ago
                          
For knowing that the tides
              for me, will one day cease 
and twilight sun illuminates
                    the beaches of my life  

So easy has it come 
                        to feed this appetite
forgetting worries of the day
                    to smile on yesteryear

The sweet, familiar chords
                         of favored melodies
offer comfort not reserved
                  in present songs of age

Yet, let me be just not
                        a dweller of the past
and find the joy in days ahead
                   with gratitude and love
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Sands Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 11:05 AM
I really enjoyed this positive , insightful poem Mike. Well written. Happy Wednesday :)
Gentile Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 1:56 PM
Happy Wednesday Heidi, thanks xxoo
Cunningham Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 10:48 AM
Time moves so quickly Mike and we're all guilty of looking back at happy times of years ago, sometimes its hard to let go. Hope you're well. Tom
Gentile Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 1:56 PM
Thanks Tom, Hope are as well !!
Wolf Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 9:48 AM
Sweet plea, my friend, though the past is sure tempting sometimes, like when one is shoveling 40 inches of snow off of the sidewalk in Chicago in February! Hope the ice and snow are not too bothersome down in Miami! Happiness, Gershon
Gentile Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 10:43 AM
Thanks GW, I do NOT miss snow!!!
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February 24, 2021 at 8:40 AM
Yes indeed, the sun will illuminate beaches of life. So many beautiful lines, Mike. Awesome upbeat write. Enjoyed the positive tone of your poem.
Gentile Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 10:43 AM
Thanks so much Vijay!!
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