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A Past-Tense Message

Don't worry now about past tense,
It's gone, passe'~ no longer hence.
Forget all those words left unsaid,
moments still waiting, books unread.
The future will come, enticed or not
Enjoy the days time has brought.

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Andrea Dietrich

January 7, 2022 at 3:41 PM

I love it. Great message at the start of the year for me to read

Ann Peck

January 11, 2022 at 8:31 AM

Thanks, Andrea! I wish I could learn to not worry about things said or unsaid. I can't seem to let that one go. :)

Susan Lawrence

January 7, 2022 at 7:27 AM

Just beautiful Ann and so poignant ! I agree wholeheartedly.So much before us. So much to do and experience and appreciate. Happy healthy 2022 to you and yours. All the best, Susan :)

Ann Peck

January 11, 2022 at 8:38 AM

It's so good to hear your happy, positive outlook after all the gloom and doom on TV. Been watching old sitcoms to get a few laughs. I SO hope we'll soon find "normal" again. Thanks for your comments :)

Michelle Faulkner

January 4, 2022 at 2:04 PM

Love your positive message, Ann, as for me, I have quite a few 'books unread' that are calling me, but I will remember that the future will come - this is also very appropriate for the new year, happy 2022!

Ann Peck

January 4, 2022 at 4:10 PM

Thanks, Michelle. I've got books I want to read and books I don't want to read from trading with friends. I really appreciate your comments. I read some of your poems this morning I had missed. You are such an excellent poet! Oh, man ~ I hope 2022 is better. Things have just gotten so crazy and scary. Stay safe :)