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C Forms - Carpe Diem Poetry Contest

Sponsored by: Constance La France
Written 6/22/2024

Carpe Diem

life or death

Oh, my children and grandchildren
Today I want to live the moment,
Tomorrow might never come. 
See the good and the bad, hold your hand 
And see the precious magic 
In every smile at the present moment,
It might never happen the same again.

I desire to gaze upon all those faces I love, 
Present study every soft and crinkle feature etched.
See every step as you walk and see the world. 
I want to look into those eyes, 
Hug oh so tight as I can, and say I love you. 
Understand where each and every one of you are right now.
I want to sit and have a meal, savor every bite,
Have a wonderful conversation that will last forever.
Watch the day fade into the night. 
Enjoying today for today, as you know it’s here now
Because tomorrow might never come.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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La France Avatar
August 7, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Eve, congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful poem, well done, Constance
Anaya Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 9:28 AM
You show immense love for your children and your precious life itself, Eve. Congratulations on your win! xhugs
Dietrich Avatar
June 28, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Congrats, dear. This is something I highly value as well. Time and conversation with family, especially with food in front of us!
Goldsmith Avatar
June 28, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Back Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your Wonderful write again. What a Wonderful ending. For many this will be true. My girlfriend's husband died in his sleep.  Enjoy your day as you write it away.......................
Buhagiar Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 5:55 AM
I agree with you, Eve. We must always accept the present. Thanks for reading. I have received some writers' slaps lately. Hugs.
Onclaud Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 7:44 PM
the gift of living fully now resonates through this artpiece...wonderful , eve!
Goldsmith Avatar
June 22, 2024 at 9:15 AM
I enjoyed reading your Wonderful write. What a great ending. Yes, we only have today. "Good Luck" in the contest. We both did this one. Have A Blessed Day/Weekend Writing Away.............
Ray Choudhury Avatar
June 22, 2024 at 5:26 AM
Your poem is inspired totally from love of your family and beloved ones. Every day is precious, savour every moment! Love and Blessings, Dear Eve.
One Avatar
June 22, 2024 at 2:41 AM
Heartfelt poem my friend... You did the form very well..
Vaso Avatar
June 21, 2024 at 11:51 PM
This is so beautiful, and resonates with me as you can imagine, :)
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