Even on the darkest night
Only the living can bring light
So don't dwell upon those beloved dead
Lie still and look toward the future in your bed

At times it is okay to remember old friends and all the rest
But you need to leave it in a time when you knew it best
It is only natural to be overwhelmed with anger and emotion
But these often are not the best remedy potion

The past was only going to last so long
So let all that has gone be gone
Let memories wonder at the back of your mind
And don't be angry just be kind

Be kind to friends and family as well
And if you want to visit memories just give them a bell
I'm sure they'll pick up right away
After all they do nothing day after day

More often than not it's better to look forward in time
Because the past is usually sublime
Memories can cause emotion at the flick of a switch
And sometimes you can't just hide them in a ditch

So when you dwell on the past whether it's good or bad
Just remember that is the past and what you had
You don't have it anymore
So get up out of the chair and walk through the door

Leave the past all behind
In a cave at the back of your mind