A Present state of mind

by Justin Kanatzar - Taurus

Today is not as wonderful as yesterday
It lacks the purity
The nastalgia
The friends and family of old
It lacks the classic cars
and small town people.
It lacks everything you wish you had
It lacks everything you dream about at night.
Today is not as magnificent as tomorrow
It lacks the ray of hope
The chance at fame and fortune
The lover you've never had
And the children you have yet to know.
It lacks the classic cars you hope to own
and the friends you have yet to aquire.
Today is a funny thing
We long hopelessly for the past
And dream aimlessly toward the future.
Today is all we will ever know.
We will never live in the future
nor in the past
So perhaps we should simply live in a present state of mind.

Reason for writing:

    No reason.  Just a passing thought.    

Birth sign: Taurus
Date created: 2001-06-19 09:25:08
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:44:34
Poem ID: 63516

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