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Seize the Day

You look at things differently when you are old And should do things when you have the chance, For maybe you won’t get to act on the plans You have made way too far in advance. Surely some opportunities won’t come again; You must grab them, no matter the cost, Or you’ll wake up one day and you’ll realize, too late, That the moments you’ve craved have been lost. Time is fleeting and more so as decades add up And the years you have left start to fade. Every chance that you miss offers no second shots; Possibilities can’t be delayed.

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Date: 11/5/2024 9:12:00 AM
Beautifully said,Ilene. Much wisdom in your words, my friend. Thank you for sharing this, I sure need it. Have a wonderful day.
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Date: 11/4/2024 9:58:00 AM
This excellent piece certainly hits home and rings true with me, Ilene.
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Date: 11/4/2024 5:47:00 AM
First penned by Roman poet Horace, it reads: Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero. (Pluck the day [for it is ripe], trusting as little as possible in tomorrow.) I doubt many people live by these wise words. Your poem offers as much wisdom as do the words of Horace. Now to live by them. /Maurice
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Date: 11/3/2024 5:33:00 AM
so true , enjoyed your philosophy, have a nice sunday poet
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Date: 11/2/2024 7:20:00 PM
True words indeed
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Date: 11/2/2024 7:09:00 PM
A poem of truth.
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