The past, the present, and the future (poem)
The past
the known past.
we dwell on things we cannot control.
things we mourn over.
all we can do is remember and move on.
we do not have control over what is already known.
we cannot change the past.
The future
the unknown (but often optimistic) future.
we constantly try to control things that haven’t yet happened.
things we can’t predict.
we can’t live in the moment when we only focus on what’s ahead.
we do not have control over what isn’t yet known.
we cannot predict or morph the future.
The present
the uncertain present.
we live in this moment that is unpredictable.
a moment we can control.
a moment we can be free and exist.
we dwell on the past and the future,
but all we have is now.
we must live in the moment.
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Enola Potter is a junior. She enjoys spending time with her kitty, long drives, and dancing to music. She is part of Mead's varsity cheer team as well as speech & debate. She is looking forward to writing more opinion pieces, poetry, cheering at football games, and meeting new friends.
Sarah Post is a Senior who enjoys art and music. She’s involved with golf and guitar, and is looking forward to finding her journalistic voice this year.
Savanah • Dec 5, 2022 at 6:21 pm
I LOVE this poem it is so well written!