Carpe Diem

We've all seen it written,
know what it's about,
a learning, a meaning
not to be without.
Not knowing Latin, but
all agree,
the wisdom behind
Horace's philosophy.

Seize the day
before life gets in the way,
do that thing always to do,
do something to benefit you.
Say that thing you need to say
before the idea slips away.
Today, you have that chance
to move beyond circumstance.
Chance, don't let it get away,
to leave it screaming
'Another Day.'

Seize the day
while it's still young,
before those dreams come undone,
Do it today, you've still got time,
you never know what's down the line.

Listen to what I say,
Carpe Diem
'Seize the day!'


r.m.

Reviews

[NormaZ]

Isn't it so easy to say, "I'll do that sometime" Your poem reminds me that sometime is now! Don't waste it! I especially loved the stanza 'before those dreams come undone....you never know what's down the line. Isn't that the truth.

[Richard M]

Hi Norma, Thanks for reading and your comments. I saw Carpe Diem written in one of my daily feeds recently and thought that I could write something about that. Thank you also for sharing with me your favourite lines. For me, I love the lines,
'Chance, don't let it get away,
to leave it screaming
'Another Day.' '

Hope you and yours are well?
Take care my friend.
Richard

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

I agree especially these days
Life is here today gone tomorrow
Hope you are well Richard
Very good write

[Richard M]

Thank you for reading Julie, glad you like it. Am well, still learning to walk, but little corners being turned all the time. Slow progress, but making progress. Am happy though :)
Hope things are well with you?
Richard