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Carpe

Diem

Events that live in infamy Some life-changing, others life-ending Hiroshima, the World Trade Center, areas struck by tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes Life that remains will never be the same Survivors are plagued by emotions of loss and grief Consider couples who fought over breakfast Or parents whose last words were reprimands A king’s ransom might be offered For the opportunity we still have Live without regret Part with tender words Express feelings every day Love alone lives on past tragedy

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Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 1/20/2020 3:39:00 AM

Expressing feeling, that is what poetry is all about. Nice one, Kai

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/11/2019 10:00:00 AM

Such alas is life, and the lessens we have to learn. Till we read a gem of poetry like this is..

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/11/2019 6:18:00 AM

Be genuine and kind. The death bed’s no time to make up for what is lost. Nicely written, Carolyn! ....Kim

P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/9/2019 10:29:00 PM

definitely words to live by! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/9/2019 6:10:00 AM

- So beautifully described ... of truth and love, Carolyn - GL in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Winged Warrior

Date: 10/9/2019 4:54:00 AM

Great entry my friend...all we have is each other, while the world crumbles...^WW^ :o)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/8/2019 12:16:00 PM

I Love this poem Carolyn and your words are so true we always point to our wedding ring as we wave goodbye it is either an 'I Love you' or, 'I'm sorry. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 10/7/2019 11:25:00 AM

Hi Carolyn: A beautiful message towards the end of the stanzas. Good Luck!

Ts Poetry

Date: 10/6/2019 8:37:00 PM

We can't regret life Carolyn...maybe one day I'll come down and we'll go skydiving lol

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 10/8/2019 1:06:00 PM

That would be fun!

Silent One

Date: 10/6/2019 2:46:00 PM

A great choice for this contest.. what a sad day it was..

Paul Callus

Date: 10/5/2019 9:05:00 AM

Beautiful, and it delivers a wise message, too. A very good poem which compliments the topical prompt of this contest, Carolyn. Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 10/5/2019 2:47:00 PM

Thanks, Paul. We never know when our lives might suddenly undergo drastic changes.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/4/2019 9:04:00 PM

this is really good writing, Carolyn. I think LIne is going to love it too. Deep one!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/4/2019 5:52:00 PM

Much to ponder in this one. Hugs Rick.

Joseph May

Date: 10/4/2019 5:05:00 PM

Your words ring true Carolyn, love's eternal flame lives on.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/4/2019 3:00:00 PM

This poem holds such truth Carolyn. My children always end calls to me by saying I love you, which I return. It is so important to express feelings of love to family and friends. A wonderful entry for the contest Carolyn! xxoo

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 10/5/2019 2:49:00 PM

Yes, I always told my parents (and still tell other family members) how much I love them each time we talk. No regrets this way. Thanks for reading! Hugs, Carolyn

John Hamilton

Date: 10/4/2019 1:08:00 PM

This is well said Carolyn, words to live by, should do well in the contest!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/4/2019 6:45:00 AM

Excellent words of wisdom..a special poem you wrote, Caroyln. A message to live by: Live without regret Part with tender words Express feelings every day Love alone lives on past tragedy.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/4/2019 1:18:00 AM

I love this. Your words are so true and a blessing. Bless you

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/3/2019 7:46:00 PM

You got that right! Aloha! Rico

Chris Green

Date: 10/3/2019 4:47:00 PM

Absolutely beautiful and true Carolyn. We do have so many blessings that a lot of us don't realize until we take the time to look. Your poem is a winner in my eyes.I'm not sure it could be said any better...time is short, life is short, make the best of everyday.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 10/4/2019 1:19:00 PM

You're so sweet, Chris. I'm really glad you returned to Soup as I enjoy reading your poetry.

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/3/2019 4:43:00 PM

Excellent message in this poem and a reminder of such heartbreak people went through. Well written! Thank you :)