Poem Of The Week #32

Here it is, the poem for this week:

You look at the past, and you see only happiness
But you’re betrayed by your memories
Blinded by your desires
You’ve forgotten what it felt like
You thought you had it all, and you still think you did
But in the moment…in that moment
All you could see was the past and the future
You ignored the moment, let it slip through your fingers
You’re either too late, or far too early
Even in this moment, you savor yesterday
And look to tomorrow for salvation
Salvation isn’t a day away, it’s right in front of you
You’re looking straight ahead, and looking right behind you
But you’re standing on the answer
You’re searching your feelings and acting on impulses
Forgetting that it’s reason that guides us,
Reason that keeps us in check.
Without reason, impulse rides unfettered
Free to destroy the lives we’ve built up from the sand.
I’ve let impulse run free…and now I have to pick up the pieces.
Rebuild from the rubble everything I let it demolish.
Don’t belittle reason, don’t ignore it, pay attention.
Lift up your feet, and stop living in the past…
Keep heading to the future, but don’t obsess about it…
You’re standing on the answer…
Stop crushing the present.

Anthony C, "Standing On The Answer"

See ya next week, and enjoy.