Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem!
Seize the day!
Don't hold back
And don't delay!

Reach out. Reach in.
Be a force for good.
Don't just act because
You think you should.

Don't let a day pass
Without showing you care.
Never fail
To be there.

Positive things
Will happen for you
If you Carpe Diem
Your whole life through.

Work for dreams.
Walk the path ahead.
Don't lose heart.
Gain yourself instead.

When you're where
You want to be.
You'll explain 
Quite happily

That things went well
For you this way
Because you chose to 
Seize the day!


Written 5th January 2022
For the Latin Lessons contest
Sponsor : Margarita Lillico
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 1/5/2022 9:22:00 PM
A wonderful poem with a great message, Natasha:) Happy New Year to you and your family:) also, thank you for my top placement in your recent contest, never thought it would place first, really happy that it did:)
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 1/6/2022 1:38:00 AM
Thank you Jo. I like this Latin phrase. And your poem was so full of joy and upbeat. Something many people need right now. I hope everyone who read it had a smile too afterwards . All the best. X
Date: 1/5/2022 2:22:00 PM
Excellent work, Natasha! This is an important advice in our life - don't delay, seize the day. Warm wishes ~ Mala
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 1/5/2022 3:46:00 PM
Thank you Mala :-D x
Date: 1/5/2022 1:19:00 PM
Excellent advice "Work for dreams. Walk the path ahead. Don't lose heart. Gain yourself instead."
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 1/5/2022 1:29:00 PM
Aw thanks Caren. It's sometimes good to think about our personal interpretation of what these phrases mean. With phrases like this, there's no wrong way of applying it. :-D
Date: 1/5/2022 11:06:00 AM
You did it!
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 1/5/2022 1:27:00 PM
(Thumbs Up!!!) :-D :-D
Date: 1/5/2022 8:28:00 AM
So well written and you are right, you should indeed seize the day!! Good luck in the competition!! Ron
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 1/5/2022 1:27:00 PM
Aw thanks Ron. I'm afraid I stole the phrase from Dead Poets Society (movie) absolutely loved the way it was put across. It's inspirational and can be applied from so many angles. :-D
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