Don't look ahead. Look around...inspiration!

Don't look ahead -
Look around.

Don't live for the moments
where you are no longer -
or for where you wish to be.

Don't look ahead -
Look around.

And live this moment -
this wondrous moment
and enjoy it;
Take all for what you will
and all will prosper.

How wonderful to remember -
or to wish;
These are dreams and fantasies
And they are fun and good.

But do not fall prey to standing -
still.
Progress, and strife for a full life;
As each moment is enfolding
make the precious most of it -
And, the pleasures of remembering
will be greater.

Julian Ayrs
Inspiration
Collection of Poetry
1970