Another day has passed

"The mind runs fast The heart dwells in the past" Who's living the present moment?

A day has passed 

A night has fallen 

A divide is marked 

Between past and present 

 

The mind runs fast 

The heart dwells in the past 

Who cares to mend the tear 

Before illness catches them unawares  

 

So much up taken and then forgotten 

The mind keeps raving in fiery pulses 

No way it can slow or pause, or repulse 

The force of online propulsions  

Till all steam transpires and dies  

With no foreseeable signs 

 

Drenched in a marsh of past images - 

Misfortunes and regrets -  

The heart seeks out the worn-out pages 

To savour the bitter and the sour 

Till it knows what it means to be freed 

And knows it has no means to be freed 

  

A night has passed 

A day is born 

Into a magnificent sun 

This momentary beauty 

Is reaching out to all hearts and minds -

Through windowpanes, and wanes -

In vain 

 

Reviews

[Lisasview]

Good morning Louisa,
I read your poem yesterday while working out on the elliptical machine at the gym, and then again just now.
Really enjoyed the thoughts of day and night.. the ying and yang of life..
Everyday is a new beginning for sure and if one is one to it, the day can be an adventure.
I often have difficulty falling asleep at night because I am so looking forward to the next day...
even if there is nothing special happening...nothing special planned...just love each day..if that makes sense.
Lisa, 7:30am

[Louisa Chan]

Thanks for dropping by Lisa.
Hm...but I hope you can get more sleep - I do sometimes take pills to help me sleep (prescribed by a doctor), cos sleep is important for health and sleep gives us some interesting dreams too. Anyway, the most important is you enjoy every single day - I'm trying hard coz my job is hectic...
Take care Lisa.
Louisa

[Lisasview]

I never take pills for sleep…and, actually never take any pills at all except a ton of vitamins.read moreI never take pills for sleep…and, actually never take any pills at all except a ton of vitamins.
I am in excellent health which is great.
Having a hectic job is challenging.
Lisa, off to the gym

[Louisa Chan]

Good to hear that : )
I wish I had the time to go to the gym : )
You're my role model.
L

[Lisasview]

I always found a way and have been working out since my mid 20’s so that is 50 ago.

[Chris Shaw]

A poem of contrasts brilliantly written. Dark and light. Nature can be such a healer even if only for a few moments. A poignant piece of poetry. Great read.

Chris

[Louisa Chan]

Thank you Chris : )
L

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Wonderful verse brilliantly penned. The subject is topical but timeless. It waxes poignant and resolute; determined to survive, even if there comes a bitter end. It takes life in stride; day by day, in the uncertainty of chaos and the hope of things better. It sees beauty and wonders how long it will last. The division is not only that of night from day but from things lost and things wished for; for perished normality in the surrounding confusion. Great poem. I enjoyed.