Tomorrow's just another day

Why worry about what the future brings?
Tomorrow's just another day, they say,
No need to pout, and pule, and pine away.
Instead, I'll relish this day's offerings,
Anticipate tomorrow's profferings,
And strive to keep all gloomy thoughts at bay,
And let the future bring me come what may.
With fortitude I'll weather fortune's stings.

I may not always know the world's largesse,
But sure's the sun keeps rising and setting,
And sure's the world continues its spinning,
Worry is no way out of hopelessness.
A chance to renew, the past forgetting,
Each day's reward is a new beginning.


Author's note: I'm not by nature a worrier, but I do try to build on the past and plan for the future.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Greenhough Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Getting rid of negativity can be hard, but I'm trying. I enjoy the confidence found in this poem.
Slaughter Avatar
July 2, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Yes, it is hard. I'm dealing with a bit of it myself these days. Thanks, Hilda.
Bauer Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 3:57 PM
wow! i wish you could teach me your secret - sounds like a wonderful way to be, jim!
Slaughter Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Thanks, Ilene, but...sorry...I think you just have to learn it for yourself...as I have.
M  Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Absolutely Jim….l agree with your wise words …..live in the moment! Nice poem….Debx
Slaughter Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 10:16 AM
That's about all we can do. Thanks, Deb.
One Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Your sonnet flows really well and I agree with your sentiments..
Slaughter Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Thank you, S O.
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