Calling It a Day

One day at a time. 

Don't dredge up yesterday,

don't borrow from tomorrow.

One day begun by looking

at what's scheduled,

by stopping at the beginning

seeking guidance, asking willingness,

surrendering. A day spent

doing the next right thing,

using tools, keeping abstinent,

living in the present,

sweeping your own street

and leaving others' business to them.

A day concluded by looking back,

analyzing the day, making amends

if any are needed. A day spent in peace

no matter what happens all around,

and calling that day finished,

beginning again the next day

to have a day that at the end

you can call a good day.