YESTERDAY

I cannot let go of yesterday 
Because yesterday is the only day 
That I have control of

I get to reflect on the past
And select that which made me laugh 
Mistakes and poor decisions 
I can easily blot out 
As yesterday lingers in my mind 

But today, as the sun rise 
I have twenty four hours of surprise 
Having no idea of what's gonna happen 
Which way the wind will blow 
Will there be a downpour or the sun's glow 

Your actions are clear to me
No guessing of what will be 
Because yesterday recorded every word 
Every smile and frown 
Is stained on the canvas of my minds reality 

For me..
It's so hard to say goodbye 
To yesterday 
Today is filled with speculation, anticipation 
And frustration 
Tomorrow is beyond my eyes

So give me yesterday 
Where the sun no longer shines 
And that which was done in ignorance 
Is forgiven as I choose to remember 
Only what's worth while.

Wilford Barker.