Windows to the Past

As I walk through life, I spend a lot of time thinking both about the past and the future. The past is behind us and we cannot see it clearly. We can only see the dim reflections of our memories colored by our emotions. The future is also dark, we can make out general outlines, but the details are all missing. All we can really see is the intricate pattern of the present, sweeping past us like this lace curtain.