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Yesterday of them I have many All here looking at me from my mirror, My memories alas do not fade Trouble me naught; only the manipulation, Seemed to me driven by tomorrow’s ways So much emphasis placed there, Far from reality from those that promise Away from the tack of truth once common sense lost. Now everyday rapidly succumbs It is the sunrise that tracks and makes the call, Looks like today and tomorrow well travelled As each one passes into you, Though time is the daily measure They're here we are told for your leisure Here inside I still yearn for you the pleasure, To be able to long for those that got away Stay within this my comfort zone of which I know. Oh how you have flown I too within your subtle surge, Believe in tomorrow I cannot In tomorrow I see nothing but sorrow, Yesterday is what we made; you and I! © Harry J Horsman 2014

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 4/12/2014 8:57:00 AM
This bends the mind Harry. I think yesterday you were amazing when you wrote this.
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Date: 3/28/2014 4:13:00 PM
Beautiful and strongly expressed poem. Our yesterdays are the basis of our present and future. Memories will linger and lessons, hopefully, will have been learnt. // paul
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Date: 3/12/2014 9:51:00 PM
Hello, Harry, I'm getting the impression, you haven't been as active on the soup. I do love this read, you sure made yesterday, to be more than a fading memory... always.. don't think for one second I don't miss you... LINDA
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Date: 2/24/2014 9:20:00 AM
very powerful and beautiful poem harry. warm thoughts, Ralph
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Date: 2/12/2014 9:57:00 PM
Just stopping by to say hi, my friend!
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Date: 2/12/2014 12:50:00 PM
Very beautiful. The yesterdays" are the the memories we have today. The tomorrows" will always be a mystery. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla
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Date: 2/12/2014 10:19:00 AM
My dear friend, it's a reality show of many. Dazzling heartfelt emotions indeed. Congrats, sorry for late. Loved always, bl
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Date: 2/10/2014 10:20:00 PM
deary friend harry,, this piece touched me much.. so heartfelt.. how are you.. hope everything is well...been quiet busy these days.. and miss you pen as well.. take care.. much love and lights :) Sk
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Date: 2/10/2014 5:23:00 PM
Hey....awesome having your yesterday poem featured this week Harry....congratulations
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Date: 2/10/2014 1:04:00 AM
Great poem!! Congratulations on you fine win in the contest!!!
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Date: 2/8/2014 1:35:00 PM
Such emotions and reverie here Harry, so vibrant, and really focusing to the reader..' keep reaching out there..! Joe..)
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Date: 2/8/2014 12:32:00 PM
Congratulations on your great version of this acrostic. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/8/2014 8:04:00 AM
Way to go with a great idea..It is a winner ..Congrats ..Sara
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Date: 2/8/2014 12:36:00 AM
A very beautiful poem!!
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Date: 2/7/2014 1:27:00 PM
Sentimental and deep in its own longing, harry... finest cheers on your win!
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Date: 2/6/2014 5:02:00 PM
nostalgic Harry well in keeping with the song lovely poem congrats on win hugs
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Date: 2/6/2014 4:17:00 PM
Well done Harry, I like the line about your "comfort zone." A big congrats to you. Barbara..
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Date: 2/6/2014 3:13:00 PM
I see you are getting congrats here. I will have to look and see where you placed. You were well deserving of a win, my friend. I remember it was tops with me the first time I saw it.
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Date: 2/6/2014 1:56:00 PM
Ahh congratulations Harry....good job!!
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Date: 2/6/2014 1:22:00 PM
congratulations harry , excellent xx
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Date: 2/6/2014 12:40:00 PM
Excellent work, Harry. You captured the regret I was looking for, but did not touch on the nostalgic part of the song that the poem is based on. I like the re-focus on living life in the present. Congratulations. Cheers, Roy
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Date: 2/4/2014 6:40:00 PM
I often wonder where they all went too...wonderful job Harry..good luck in the contest....I think you will do very well....
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Date: 2/4/2014 5:56:00 AM
Harry, this is an exceptional write, where does life go to ? like this a lot....David
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Date: 2/3/2014 12:15:00 PM
Bravo Harry! This flows beautifuly.
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Date: 2/3/2014 8:23:00 AM
Wonderful!!! So many times we chase the sun, racing into tomorrow, with memories dogging our heels, instead of embracing what we have now.
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