Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

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Say Carpe Diem- and Enjoy

Kids never let a rainy day
     deter enjoying a fun time;
no matter what, they go and play
     regardless of the adverse clime.

They never save a sunny day
     because tomorrow it may rain;
put it aside, pack it away-
     use when the weather's bad again.

For adults, rainy days do change 
     our thinking on what's best to save.
Life's joys we sometimes rearrange-
     stack them away and think it brave.

We must not put aside today
     to save in rainy days' dark bank.
Tomorrow can be whisked away
     forevermore, shut down, left blank.

So live today through rain or shine,
     and like a child, spend all your joy.
No need to save life's gifts, resign-
     say Carpe Diem, and enjoy!


September 11, 2018

Contest: Latin Lessons Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Margarita Lillico 

Carpe Diem: Latin, means seize the day; enjoy the 
present, as opposed to placing all hope in the future.

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Sara Kendrick October 7, 2018 at 5:07 PM I enjoyed reading this one. I enjoyed the form of rhyme that you chose to put your thoughts down about the picture. Thank you for participating in my contest. Congrats on your winning work. Sara Sandra Haight October 14, 2018 at 2:51 PM Thank you, Sara, for the fine contest and my nice placement and comments. Hugs, Sandra

Joanna Daniel October 7, 2018 at 9:36 AM Excellent interpretation of the picture with spot on rhyming, Sandra:) my heartiest congratulations on your podium win:) Sandra Haight October 14, 2018 at 2:50 PM Thank you very much, Jo. Hugs, Sandra

Jesse Rowe October 6, 2018 at 8:28 PM This is wonderful. It is important to balance saving for a rainy day with enjoying the sunshine. A lesson children know naturally and adults (like you said) think it brave to forget. A very thought provoking write. Sandra Haight October 14, 2018 at 2:49 PM Thank you so much, Jesse. Sandra

Janice Canerdy September 14, 2018 at 8:54 AM WONDERFUL poem, Sandra! Janice Sandra Haight September 14, 2018 at 1:04 PM Thank you so much, Janice! Hugs, Sandra

Winged Warrior September 12, 2018 at 11:40 AM Lovely crafted Sandra...sure to win my friend...love & rainy days...^WW^ Sandra Haight September 12, 2018 at 4:09 PM Thank you so much, WW, for your very positive comment! Sandra :)

Lewis Raynes September 12, 2018 at 7:41 AM This is the second test for me on this, I love it, great writing Sandra Haight September 12, 2018 at 4:09 PM Thank you, Lewis, for reading my poem and for your positive and supportive comment! Sandra :)

Caren Krutsinger September 12, 2018 at 5:16 AM You are right, children never save a rainy day, they are all about the now. This poem is darling, Sandra. Good luck in the contest!