The Now Continuum

Line of inquiry: “since thoughts speak in past tenses, drop mind, rely on senses, embracing and releasing, pain pangs and pleasure pleasing” ____________________________ I will turn away from the shadows of what once I knew, mirroring the past carrying a c h e s of battles fought and dreams that n e v e r came true instead search for love flickering within, never before fanned, but may blaze and blossom. it will script new stories breathe fresh life into me. it will come in the form of quieting peace like a hand holding me, never letting go never again I shall chase the phantoms of the past. I ‘ll not cry on flowers wilted, count on buds that canker might blight, but marvel over beauty blossomed! find joy in giving up a plan that went futile take one day at a time and live now steal the moment like a thief and enjoy the beauty the senses give. extinct are our Yesterdays, illusory are our Tomorrows, today is all that exists, what there is and all there is. today is our way up hill the arena for action decreed the stage set for the show the tool and trade for life. today well lived leaves - every yesterday a reminiscence - sweet to relish! every tomorrow a vision glorious to chase! drool not, over yester years, rant not on chances missed greet Today, right in front! l i v e Now. render it your respiration and perspiration strive, find, and reap rewards galore!