Time to think

Do we really have time to think and reflect on life lessons, or does the pace and rhythm of life mean we do not learn from our errors?

I'm keening at the edge of some future truth that's obtained then
 out of mind -
like newspapers.

Short is the window of learning, buffeted by
spreadsheets, or laundry.

Tomorrow arrives like a gut-punch, that connects before it's thrown.
Unknowables flank to the right, to the left uncertainties roam.

The rhythm is here, the thought escapes. Tiredness claims me -
like past mistakes.

Author's Note

Tried a mix of free and structured verse. Does it still read ok? And without knowing them beforehand, would you say I do a good job of conveying the themes? As ever, all constructive words are welcome :)

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, it reads very well...such truth in this...we haven't got enough time to think, ponder, savor the moments and stop for introspection...

we are too busy living this life to have time to think about it...and relish it.

and that someday may come to late...maybe we just need to slow down.

[Geoffrey Spriggott]

Thank you Jacob!