We Share Different Pasts

What's past is not yet past
If you fumble and tumble
in the mud of the past.
leaving you muddy and moody
in the now.

What's past is already past
if you see past as a learning process,
positive progress and unique success.
telling tales of cheerfulness and fruitfulness.

Should you finally
get past your past,
You will gracefully keep your
head held high
embracing life
never to heave a sigh.