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LIFE

*1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 (NKJ)
“Singulis diebus studeam meliorem esse hominem quam heri fui." Latin for         
"Each day I strive to be a better person than I was yesterday." ~The Poet ~

Some mountains seem impossible to climb The summit is always reached one step at a time. Let me tell you that when there is a specific goal we seek We must clear our mind of just two days of the week. Yesterday with its sorrows, worries and mistakes Just erasing it from your mind is all it takes. Tomorrow literally does not exist yet, for any one. Few things are guaranteed except for the rising of the sun. We cannot say for sure what will happen, we have no control. Tomorrow’s are our future, unknown if we’ll reach our goal. Consider today when deciding how our efforts are placed. Don’t let yesterday and tomorrow become interlaced. No sense regretting yesterday and fearing tomorrow. This will most likely lead to continuing sorrow. Today is the day that needs your attention. Keep it optimistic without any dissension. The Bible states it is God’s will to rejoice always.* Enriching not only our lives, spreading joy for all ‘todays’. Living a life that’s true to yourself, letting today be all the more. Yesterday is over, Tomorrow God has it’s key, Today has the floor.
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Young Avatar
August 9, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Beautifully expressed. Congratulations!
La France Avatar
August 7, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Speaks, love the song, the quote and the poem, congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful poem, well done, Constance
Goldsmith Avatar
June 28, 2024 at 8:28 AM
WOW!!! Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "LIFE" write. A great quote/ending.  FAV for me... Enjoy your day as you write it away.......................
Bowring Avatar
June 28, 2024 at 7:26 AM
Dear sweet Wen, I’m back to say many congratulations on a very well deserved first place in the contest. Loved it then and love it now. Seize the day my lovely, special friend. Hugs and applause to you xx :):)
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 19, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Hello Speaks volumes, These are true words. It will b my fav. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 20, 2024 at 10:42 AM
Hello Speaks Volumes, Oh, you are welcome. Best Wishes. /Darlene/
Volumes Avatar
June 19, 2024 at 5:57 PM
. . Thank you Darlene. A charming comment. Best wishes from Wen.
Narain Avatar
June 19, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Well penned poem.
Volumes Avatar
June 19, 2024 at 6:40 PM
. . Thank you dear Jay . All the best, Wen
Dietrich Avatar
June 19, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Excellent writing, my friend. Truly.
Volumes Avatar
June 19, 2024 at 9:18 PM
. . Andrea, so sweet of you to comment my friend. Have a happy day.
Bowring Avatar
June 19, 2024 at 9:06 AM
My two dearest friends name’s here together Wen and Sam - arr! Yep, my dear pal after reading this wonderful inspiration sorry, but I’m too faving it and I don’t actually do too many fav’s.! I’ll tell you why with credibility. By the way, I love the profound quote! I find this so incredibly uplifting with so much wisdom and I can feel your own inspiring strength through every line. With my beliefs, I do try to live in the ‘present’ here and now and this poem serves as a reminder for me.’ Tomorrow god has
Volumes Avatar
June 19, 2024 at 5:56 PM
. . Thank you sweet Chris, I mentioned the importance of living only for today to a friend who was grieving over something that hadn't happened yet, and was likely not going to happen for a long time. This poem seemed a natural progression to our conversation. Seize the Day ! Be well, be happy, be safe my friend.
Bowring Avatar
June 19, 2024 at 9:10 AM
the key’ I especially love that. What a wonderful thought. I love the flow and shape of the poem. ‘ Don’t let yesterday and tomorrow become interlaced ‘ really stood out for me as well. I loved it dear Wen and following Sam. It’s a fav with hugs xxx :):)
George Avatar
June 19, 2024 at 9:05 AM
"Consider today when deciding how our efforts are placed. Don’t let yesterday and tomorrow become interlaced." Such sagacity and maturity of thought. For you rhyming comes so handy. I greatly admire your skill. In fact I had written a poem of the same vein, but posted it sometime back. Since new poems are needed, I cannot use it any more. This is a great entry for the contest. All the Best dear friend.
Volumes Avatar
June 19, 2024 at 6:48 PM
I am sure something similar to your original would be accepted for this contest Valsa. You are a fine writer and I am sure you will convey your ideas in a different format that is just as lovely. Rhyming does come easy for me, sometimes I actually have to stop myself from rhyming when I am required to write in free verse. Its weird. I don't have the ability of using descriptive passages like you and other poets. Glad you liked this one Thank you for commenting. Wen
Scott Avatar
June 19, 2024 at 1:07 AM
You know how to win me over with your 'dulcet' words and Bible quotes x and to top it off with reference to one of my favourite films, captain my captain (ooh goose bumps). I will warn you I am going to fave this right off the bat and dwell in it's shapely beauty and wisdom (..too much? frankly my dear I don't give a damn x). Love it, love it!! S :)) xx
Volumes Avatar
June 19, 2024 at 1:41 AM
I'll take a comment loaded with wit any day. I could almost ask you to "play it again Sam".. Save your fave for one of the good poets. I was almost going to "shape" it, But that would have carried it over til tomorrow and I didn't want that. Hey our dulcet tones in collaboration haven't come up for judging yet ! Keep an eye out! Best wishes Wen
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