When Browning wrote “Grow old along with me the best is yet to be.”

He failed to understand the true nature of Time’s hourglass of sand.

All we ever have is “Now.”

Each moment joined in what our memories allow.

Our lives are built on the past’s parade.

The future is but a dream–self made.

Each moment includes our whole life’s span.

Waiting for “best is yet to be” should never be the plan.

Awaken to joy each and every day,

Love one another, come what may.

Grow in wisdom, be above the frey,

Enjoy the only forever we have always had–

right now–today.