Through the ages the wise ones, the sages
Remind us; remind us
To love where we are,
what we have.
When young and alive,
Full of hope and ambition
We look to the time when we’ll take to our wings!
In looking out forward,
We miss the fleet moments
As carefree, light days pass away on a breeze.
In times that come later,
With risks and hard working
We look back to childhood
And wish to be there.
Being present with loved ones
The sages remind us,
Is key to life’s grandeur
enjoyment and bliss!
Glance forward and plan things,
But don’t lose your balance
Lest looking away, takes your eye
Off the now.
Glance backward for learning,
But just for a moment
So living right now we can savor and own
All the gifts that life gives when we fully attend.
Forgive all the past,
Nod with hope to tomorrow
While living, heart open,
In the stark-standing now.
What a beautiful poem and so true a reminder.
Beautiful! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Beautiful! Thanks for all the inspiration you give!
Thank you! I’m usually pep-talking myself! Love you–