Facing the past



Looking back to see ahead.

Wondering what I fear and dread.

Is the past, then, really dead?



Can the ghosts change my behavior?

Does looking back affect the savor?

Can I choose most any flavor?



Are memories real or faded glory?

Was what was then a current story?

Are ancient thoughts a modern forey?



If imaginaton is the planners dream,

esthetics the builder's theme, and yesterday,

the dreamers scene.



Can the lessons from the past

bring new habits made to last?

Do daydreams make me feel agast?



Is it yours to see, if we share?

Is it ours to be, if we care?

If the past is passed, do we declare?



Accept this gift of pure reflection.

Just random thoughts in your direction.

Consider them with true subjection


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