Kelly Deschler Poet Quatrain

If Not Tomorrow

What is to come
if not tomorrow,
when all is left is
no time to borrow

Moments remain still
nothing else matters,
seconds stop ticking
and yesterday shatters

Was today really lived
even any memory made,
as mundane and routine
overshadow and fade

Death only comes
when we never live,
dwelling on pain
all becoming negative

Throwing away hours
and wasting a minute,
the time of your life
is surely not infinite

Live relentlessly until
the last breath is taken,
dream on and on again
until illusion is shaken

Be left with memories
not regret or sorrow,
in time for today
if not tomorrow.

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Roger Horsch October 24, 2019 at 1:26 PM Oh my gosh, This is a very wonderfully written poem. The rhyme and flow just go together. I miss reading your poems. Great job.....luv..... Roger Kelly Deschler January 15, 2020 at 12:47 PM Thank you so much Roger... I have missed reading your poems, too :)

James Inman October 13, 2018 at 9:39 AM Really beautiful Kelly, and a wonderful message. Kelly Deschler February 17, 2019 at 9:25 PM Many thanks James :)

Eve Roper June 28, 2018 at 10:41 PM I'm back again.. this is so very beautiful, Kelly, just to read your work is inspiring . Hugs Eve Kelly Deschler August 23, 2018 at 12:49 PM Thank you so much Eve... I think that is one of the best things about being a writer. Our words can inspire others in many ways :)

Jim Joyce June 9, 2018 at 3:06 PM it follows the path of william carlos williams ..one of my favorite ways to write Kelly Deschler July 31, 2018 at 8:57 PM Thank you once again, Jim ... I am not familiar with William Carlos Williams. I shall have to look up some information on him!

Lyric Man June 8, 2018 at 5:31 AM Your wit and wisdom in this fun, quickly moving style is quite effective. Great write, Kelly! Kelly Deschler June 28, 2018 at 10:32 PM Thank you so much, Lyric ... I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment so kindly on this poem :)

Eve Roper June 1, 2018 at 8:02 PM Kelly a great recipe to build on.. love not hate, build not destroy ..Hugs Eve Kelly Deschler June 28, 2018 at 10:23 PM Thank you, Eve ... Too often we forget that life is short and needs to be enjoyed each day... Hugs :)

Ravi Sathasivam May 26, 2018 at 2:50 AM Excellent rhymed poem. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it. Kelly Deschler June 28, 2018 at 10:21 PM Thank you!

Caren Krutsinger April 28, 2018 at 1:53 AM There are several great messages in this poem. Being negative means you have died without ever having lived, be left with regrets, and wasting your life dwelling on pain. This is a wonderful testimony about the importance of enjoying your life. Kelly Deschler June 8, 2018 at 8:59 PM Thank you for your kind comments, Caren. I appreciate you taking the time to do so :)

Mark Peterson April 22, 2018 at 12:08 PM For today is all we have, as you pointedly proclaim. Indeed, how pointless it is to believe otherwise. Read the lyrics too of Jackson Browne in his ballad, "Fountain of Sorrow." Kelly Deschler June 8, 2018 at 8:44 PM Thank you, Mark ... so many of us forget that life is not infinite and should be lived and enjoyed as much as possible!... Yes, I will give those lyrics a read :)

Kai Michael Neumann April 14, 2018 at 4:13 AM Brilliant. 'Death only comes when we never live'. Seize the day. Many wishes, Kai Kelly Deschler May 13, 2018 at 8:04 PM Thank you, Kai. I very much appreciate your kind comments :)

Line Gauthier April 9, 2018 at 12:36 PM Congrats on your well penned poem, Kelly. Kelly Deschler April 27, 2018 at 7:20 PM Thank you very much Line :)

Simon Ogabor April 8, 2018 at 12:43 PM Wonderful poem. Amazing choice of words. I write but not so good. I will be glad if you can help with my next piece.. Kelly Deschler April 27, 2018 at 7:11 PM Thank you so much Simon. I appreciate your kind comments on this poem ... And yes I would be happy to help you with your writing in any way that I can.

John Hamilton March 22, 2018 at 9:23 AM So well said Kelly, live life to the fullest with no regrets, nice to see you posting, enjoyed very much! Kelly Deschler April 19, 2018 at 6:15 PM Thank you so much John ... I am happy that you enjoyed my latest poem :)

Ravi Sathasivam March 20, 2018 at 1:21 AM Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Kelly Deschler April 11, 2018 at 9:42 PM Thank you so very much Ravi :)

Harry Horsman March 19, 2018 at 5:01 AM Wonderful poetry, love the positive message in the last stanza Kelly Deschler April 11, 2018 at 9:35 PM Thank you so much Harry ... I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment so kindly on my poem :)

Richard Evans March 17, 2018 at 7:23 PM Really like this. Your rhythm and rhyme enhance the theme. All the best...........peace! Kelly Deschler April 11, 2018 at 9:20 PM Thank you so much for your kind comments Richard ... I'm glad you enjoyed my poem :)

Silent One March 17, 2018 at 6:31 AM A deep poem, your words are a reminder of the temporary being of existence.. Nice to see you posting.. Kelly Deschler March 18, 2018 at 7:30 PM Thank you so much for reading ... Its good to see that you are here and still posting your amazing poetry too :)

Jan Allison March 16, 2018 at 6:48 PM oh Kelly its wonderful to see you back with this gem of a poem, we need to live for today and cherish every second as tomorrow may never come:-) hugs jan Adding this to my faves xx Kelly Deschler March 17, 2018 at 7:38 PM Thank you for making this a favorite, Jan. I truly appreciate that ... It is so nice to see that you are still here and still posting your wonderful poetry as well :)