Be Right Here

For all the ifs,
for all the buts
that have ever been,
may there be a full stop.

End the cycle of re-imagining
that which didn’t happen,
lets put it all behind 
and look on anew 
to things that might be. 

When the heart longed 
for what wasn’t there,
it tore the moment in two
one was real
the other was not.

The basic truth cares
for what actually is, so…
focus being on the spot,
let it deliver 
that which can
and that which is.

Whatever went on behind
or, could’ve, should’ve, might’ve
mustn’t spoil the current
of taste, smell or touch
of what’s right there.

Be right here.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Lawrence Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 5:18 AM
Wonderfully writ, my friend. And thank you for your most generous comments on One Hundred Crows.
Pandit Avatar
March 18, 2018 at 5:20 PM
Enjoyed reading the realism in your poem, Oliver. A potent message on how to live life today.
Furlong Avatar
March 23, 2018 at 5:09 PM
I am touched by your words. Thanks Vijay.
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