In the Moment

To constantly "live in the moment"
Is a shallow and common mistake
If allowed to become a habit
'Tis one that is difficult to break

To only look back is it's equal
To "live in the past" is denial
Tho history is known to repeat itself
It often can take quite a while

To plan for the future is wise
To bank on it, is terribly wrong
For much of life is unanticipated
Dreams dashed, a lamentable song

For success the answer's quite obvious
With experience it is easy to see
To live a life to it's fullest
One has to balance all three

The future, the past, and the present
To each, give their proper due
For when they are truly in balance
Wisdom will come shining through

stephenhsmith
16sept2002