pass to now

the feelings and thoughts you get when reading old pieces even if they are only a year old.

 

 

do we give up the joy

in the accomplishments of our past

to realize that they are now

only failures in our present

minuscule tasks that translate to

nothing but a small completion

so the awards from then

are not but for a hollow memory

 

do we give up the joy

we felt on those days

for the understanding

that each step each finish line crossed

meant nothing to no one only

the reflection in the mirror cared

about the new smile created in achievement

 

or do we keep to cherishing

the little ribbon, now torn childhood dress

all those small treasures

that hold a memory of a

single one-day-at-a-time accomplishment

that gave us that smile

regardless of the world

 

Author's Note

Cp. 1:53PM Sat 06/14/08 Track3 GCH ok, just flowing words, might go the the music, here alone, yeah here (Typed, House)

Reviews

[TLK]

This poem asks a really interesting question, that I am sure all people who reflect on themselves must ask. What do past accomplishments add up to? A feeling of inadequacy, probably, as one day we must measure up to our past selves and be found lacking. I liked "do we keep cherishing the little ribbon".