Now and Not Now
There are moments when I wish
I thought like a very young child;
No past,
present or future.
Only now
and not now.
Time; meaningless, painless.
No yesterday; no dark memories
waiting in the hidden corners
of the few fond ones.
Silent, predatory.
No today; no mistakes to make,
words misunderstood;
by accident or calculation.
Bruising, bloody.
No tomorrow; no roads ahead
with twists and turns;
demons around each bend.
Dangerous, lonely.
Only now
and not now.
Time; meaningless, painless.
Copyright © Terry Miller | Year Posted 2021
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