Prison of the Present

 the prison of the present

prevents the dreamer from
reaching beyond their keyhole
into a world of
marvel!

just beyond the key plate
is all manner of delight!

marvels that tantalize the mind
exhaust the body
stimulate sexual passion
offer success and acclaim
tease the future
all shimmer just beyond
the keyhole.

ah, but the prisoner laments
the verdict
sentenced to a life of......

What Might Have Been
What Never Will Be

all because
the prisoner of the present
never held
the key to tomorrow.