I cannot revive yesterday
For there, the past is found
Tomorrow is still far away
With questions all around
Therefore, I must thrive in this hour
And go where it shall lead
For in this brief moment of power
I know I can succeed.

I cannot change what came before
Nor would I wish to try
But this new dawn, found at my door
Knows not of days gone by
The morning brings another chance
To reach a chosen goal
Providing me a second glance
At what I can control.

I cannot mend a former time
What has been done is through
Tomorrow may grant hills to climb
Before saying adieu
But, all I really need to know
As I trudge on my way
Is that my faith is sure to grow
If I live for today.

© 2007 - Jill Eisnaugle's Poetry Collection