L Milton Hankins Poet Villanelle

Tomorrow Is Promising

Tomorrow is promising, why to yesterday succumb?
The future is brighter if not reflecting on the past
We cannot alter yesterday, lingering on its outcome.

Thinking we can change what happened is dumb
As events unfolded in our history, they will last,
Tomorrow is promising, why to yesterday succumb?

We are always moving forward in time, then some
Nothing remains the same and the future is vast,
We cannot alter yesterday, lingering on its outcome.

Forward thinkers focus on better days to come
Even when setbacks leave us somewhat aghast
Tomorrow is promising, why to yesterday succumb?

Living in the distant past can be, frankly, ho-hum
Like resting on one’s laurels can get old quite fast
We cannot alter yesterday, lingering on its outcome.

Proud of past achievements, some beat their drum
I prefer to think about what tomorrow may bring,
Tomorrow is promising, why to yesterday succumb?
We cannot alter yesterday, lingering on its outcome. 

Written December 7, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger December 10, 2022 at 4:35 AM I love forward thinkers because of this "Forward thinkers focus on better days to come" L Milton Hankins December 10, 2022 at 8:14 AM Me too, Caren. We simply must not focus on the past...it's over and done with! Remember it, but don't linger on it.

Marco Chies December 7, 2022 at 6:24 PM Sensational, poetry with a cadenced rhythm and conveying a sense of optimism for what will come. L Milton Hankins December 7, 2022 at 6:28 PM Thank you so much, Marco. You brighten my day with your considered and thoughtful comments.