Who is in Charge of the Past?

It can be darn near impossible to live in the present moment.

sketch: BB Borne (not created with AI)

Who is in charge of the past?
Tell me Russ Aronson, 
Tell me. 

I know you know,
I see you there on the stoop,
Staring blankly
At the traffic parade.

As if!

I know you know everything.
Tell me right now.

Why did I do this? 
Think that?
Why did I quit, fight 
or forget, 
Hurt, soar, or regret?

Why did I win so fully
but feel so fallen?

Why won’t I let myself?  
Anything?  Ever?

Why am I free,
Yet still feel so responsible?

You know Russ Aronson. 
Tell me!
I see you there on the stoop. 

I know you are in charge 
of the past!