Grasping the Moment

Sometimes we are filled with the past
so much, that we make present 
part of the past;
only aging and changing of seasons,
that reminds us nature is making
it's own history in the present.

Other times we are afraid of the future;
afraid of anything that resembles a crystal ball,
or sounds like Nastrodamus. This makes us afraid
of planning or even falling asleep;
sleep carries with it dreams;
dreams sometimes are prophetic.

Often we stop ourselves from enjoying the present,
by looking back, wishing things would be different ot change,
and hiding from future's eyes,
afraid it might tell us what we can't do,
or what we may lose....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Delaney Avatar
November 22, 2016 at 10:40 AM
A wise and lovely poem. Being in the moment is a rare gift just there for the taking. Hugs,SuZ
Kimathi Avatar
November 22, 2016 at 1:37 PM
Thank you for enjoying it, Suzanne!! *^_^* Sometimes I wonder whether I'm actually living at present....
Onclaud Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 1:04 AM
very meaningful way of nourishing the power of the 'now', teddy... huggs
Kimathi Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 2:51 AM
Hi Nette. Thank you so much for reading and enjoying my piece!! *^_^*
Muideen Avatar
November 20, 2016 at 7:02 PM
What a wise poem.........A.M
Kimathi Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 2:49 AM
Thank you for your kind comment, Afolabi!! :-)
Teagan Avatar
November 20, 2016 at 7:01 PM
This is a thought-provoking poem Teddy, and beautifully expressed. A lot of wisdom; thank you for sharing. Hugs
Kimathi Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 2:48 AM
Welcome, Rebecca!! ;-) Thank you for reading and enjoying my piece!! *^_^*
Stover Avatar
November 20, 2016 at 5:25 PM
A beautiful, profound, well written poem.
Kimathi Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 2:46 AM
Thanks for enjoying my poem, Christy!! *^_^*
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