Living for today….

I feel a barrier
when I touch my past
no moment to relive it
as it no more lasts.

Beautiful times etched
in the diaries of gone times
dried roses yet exists to ponder
and the lost melodies of tinkling chimes.

I own just few faded memories
to live on
blush with happiness
as jovial moments slip on.

My today can still build me
castles of mirth
which will be washed away by the waves of time
and gift me its soft remnants to live on.

So my heart wishes to live for today
love its presence
and indulge in the making
of blissful reminiscence.

~~~ Amreen B. Shaikh