LOST IN THE PAST

WHILE  STROLLING DOWN MEMORY LANE

THINKING ABOUT HOW MUCH HAS CHANGED

PEOPLE AND PLACES YOU ONCE KNEW

LIVE ON IN YOUR HEART THAT IS TRUE

IT'S GOOD TO HAVE STORIES TO TELL

WHEN YOUR MEMORY SERVES YOU WELL

DON'T DWELL TOO MUCH ON HOW THINGS WERE

FOCUS ON NOW AS THINGS OCCUR

SO MANY GET LOST IN THE PAST

THE PRESENT SPEEDS BY WAY TOO FAST

 
Author's Notes/Comments: 

DAY 11 OF NATIONAL POETRY MONTH 2026

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