From the day you’re born, my friend
You need to see where you will stand
in life. Come, see the terror-twins
Who terrify you with their grins…

At one side is the one we call
“The past”- which will come up and crawl
right under unsuspecting skins-
to bare his teeth and share his sins.

The other is “The future”, friend:
Exists not yet, but bears the end…
He will make sure that you go blind,
While he just twists and turns your mind!

Stay in between them, safe and sound-
For each of them is safely bound
Right in his place, where he will stay…
(As long as you don’t turn or sway!)

The present is the proper place
for to exist. And in the face
Of trouble, it will be your home:
Your castle, tower, temple, dome!
(WJB)