Poetry | Tanka
The Precious Present
Learn to be aware of now

Embrace the present,
don’t live in the next moment,
Simply make sure your
life is not lived in the head,
as today is what you have!
Learn to make the most of today by not dwelling on the past and leaning on the imaginary future. Your present may be vast and spread, but all you need to do is to just enjoy it’s shade and shelter in life.
Like the tree all spread out, some branches may be uneven, tall, short, bare or full comparing to days all kind. So always remember that whatever the situation, it will offer you a solution. Thus concentrate on the NOW – the present and live it well.
©️ Geetika Sethi, October 2020






