SOFTER THINGS
Poems by: F. Alexander Goleh
Yesterday's Tomorrow, Tomorrow's Yesterday
Future's only seen when it meets the past
The moment is now; it will never last
Yesterday, today was your tomorrow
Now's becoming past, all will come and go
Live in the future or past, in your dream
Dreamless life is like a light with no beam
What's not a dream and is on hand is now
Now has the answers to what, where, and how
Cherish the moments that are left behind
Welcome what will come with an open mind
Don't dwell on the past; it won't be again
Learn from its lessons of pleasure and pain
Don't try to alter fate and destiny
Don't spend your life on what can never be
Future's on the way, past is on the run
Present is the game, play it till it's done
If...
If we could go back and relive our days,
Would the outcome be yet another maze?
What if we travelled on a brand-new route?
Or, pursued a different challenge and bout?
Would there be less hurt or sadness, and pain?
Would colorful bows show brighter in rain?
Would the up moods come in to replace the downs?
Would the smiles rush in to push out the frowns?
Would we love again, or need to be loved?
Would all our problems be somehow resolved?
Could all hidden doors be opened with our keys?
Would there be any uncertainties?
Could we make every and all dreams come true?
Or in the process, would we lose a few?
Could or should destiny be seen or changed?
Could future be altered or rearranged?
Without the unknown, would there be a drive?
Without any drive, could we still survive?
Do You Believe...
Do you believe in
magic of that love
which is at first sight?
Do you believe in
feelings that tell you
everything is right?
Do you believe in
dreams and the stories
that they may foretell?
Do you believe in
peaceful sounds echoed
from the chiming bell?
Do you believe in
roses with petals
sprinkled with dew?
Do you believe in
daylights carrying
the news of the new?
Do you believe in
rivers flowing so
slowly in peace?
Do you believe in
quiet waters with
swans, ducks, or geese?
Do you believe in
laughter of children
happily at play?
Do you believe in
beauty of the night
fairness of the day?
Do you believe in
summers and autumns
winters and springs?
Do you believe in
nature's simple and
ordinary things?
Do you believe in
any miracles
whether big or small?
Do you believe in
destiny's forces
and powers, at all?