We are of time – no prefigure
in this – no awaiting hours to
gain & profit – it is erroneous –
as is each minuted mandate –
A life will never be future-met
& no endurance race can exist
beyond a second – our surety –
there is no upcoming to plan –
problems exist to be resolved –
Live the questions – Rilke told
young Kappus – Live your way
into the answer – His warning
is yours to embrace without a
circling around to stare ahead
or seek answers beyond your
reach – futures will evade you