Live in the moment, they say

When I’m drowning in the over-and-done

Or awaiting the surprise of still-to-come

Grabbing this moment

Is like holding the air

Grappling with water

Only for it all to drain away

It’s already past

Already gone

Future is past in the blink of an eye

Rushing away on receding tide

Imminent wave crashes in

History ebbs on out

How do you freeze-frame the present

How is it possible to live in the moment?