The Time Paradox

Some dwell in the past, where memories reside

Regretting what's lost, and what could not be tried

They're trapped in the haze, of what used to be

Missing the present, and the future's destiny

Others live for the future, with dreams in their eyes

Planning and scheming, with hopes that never die

But in their pursuit, they forget to live today

And miss the beauty, that's unfolding along the way

Meanwhile, the present whispers, "Live in the now"

Embracing each moment, with a gentle vow

To cherish the fleeting, and let go of the past

And welcome the unknown, with a heart that's vast

But life is uncertain, and time is a thief

Stealing moments, and leaving us with grief

We realize too late, the importance of the present tense

And the weight of regrets, that our hearts must dispense

"If only I had," and "I could have been"

Echoes of what could've been, a bittersweet refrain

The questions we ask, in the silence of night

Haunt us with possibilities, and the choices we didn't ignite

So let's not get lost, in the labyrinth of time

Let's live in the moment, and make it sublime

For in the present, we find our truest self

And the future's promise, is a gift to unfold and wealth.

Omatee Ann Marie Hansraj

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