Valsa George Poet Carpe Diem

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Feb- 20- 2026

Write a Beautiful carpe Diem Poetry Contest.

Sponsor- Constance La France

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It is Today that Matters

"If we forget our yesterdays and stop worrying about our tomorrows, our today will be beautiful, provided we do all that we can do today"---- By Poet

Cry not on flowers that wilted,
count not on buds that canker might blight,
but marvel over beauty blossomed.

Extinct are all our Yesterdays,
Illusory are our Tomorrows,
today is the only day that exists! 

Today is our way up the hill,
the arena for action decreed
the stage set for the show and the only tool
and trade for making this life fruitful.

Today well lived leaves every yesterday-
a reminiscence - sweet to relish!
each Tomorrow- a vision glorious to chase! 

Drool not, hence, over yester years.
Rant not on chances missed or duels lost.
Greet Today, that is right in front!
Give it your respiration and perspiration,
turning Yesterday - a commemoration,
tomorrow - an exciting stimulation
and life - a celebration- Carpe diem!

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Krishnanand Guptar March 15, 2026 at 9:23 AM Congratulations, Valsa on your high placxement in this contest with a lovely poem highlighting the relevance of Today. Perhaps we may go further to spell out living the now and making hay while the sun shines. Sending you blessings of light.

Joanna Daniel February 25, 2026 at 5:25 AM Lovely advice, Valsa:)

sara Etgen-Baker February 21, 2026 at 5:44 PM 'cry not on flowers wilted' was a powerful beginning...your poem sincerely captured the beauty of living in the moment....inspirational words...wishing you well, Sara

Angela Terry February 21, 2026 at 3:53 PM This is an uplifting poem that gives me energy to face the day. My favorite line is "Give it your respiration and perspiration".

Jay Narain February 20, 2026 at 9:23 AM Nice take on Carpe Diem. Today is the day which we should enjoy the most. Very well penned.

Daniel Henry Rodgers February 20, 2026 at 8:47 AM Dear Valsa, your poem is the perfect anchor. While I’ve spent today analyzing, counseling, and empathizing with many different voices, I must also "Greet Today, that is right in front!" Thank you for the "exciting stimulation" your words have provided. Life isn't a race to the finish line, but a series of "blossomed beauties" to be marveled at right now. With gratitude and a heart for the present, Daniel

Sara Kendrick February 20, 2026 at 5:12 AM Yes, we need to live in the moment/s more and enjoy them, Valsa. Sometimes we get caught up in tomorrow so much that we really can't enjoy today. Thank you for sharing these thoughts for us to read. I think it probably is a contest entry, if so, I believe it is a good contender. Way to go. Sara K