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Seize the Day

Some chances, come once in a lifetime It is important to seize the day If you don't you'll be filled with regret As you watch goodfortune go away Yes it's true, hindsights twenty twenty If only you had taken that chance When it comes to luck you make your own Stop waiting, just take part in the dance If you don't strike while the iron's hot You won't be able to change its shape Superman, couldn't rescue the girl If he was afraid to put on his cape Taking chances is not so easy It often requires nerves of steel When in the end you receive your prize You will be glad that you spun the wheel Then you can say remember that time I am so glad that I seized that day Who would have thought, life could be so good I am so glad it turned out this way Seize the Day Free verse Will your lifetime pass Along with your chances Days lost not seized Abandoned to the sands of time Left to sit in a pool of regret Don't look back with twenty twenty vision To the time you were so blind Don't let good fortune be a fleeting guest She wants to sit at your table She says come to me Dance with me Seize the day Pour her a glass of wine Seduce her Take her in your arms Lay her on your bed Make her want to stay Lesser men will turn away Don your cape Be the Superhero Spin the wheel Rewrite the future Claim your prize Make your dreams reality Luck does favor the bold One day You can look back and remember You seized the day Your life was fully lived Regrets few You can choose to be full Content Satisfied Thankful Proof that dreams do come true Metamorph contest

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Date: 5/1/2013 6:01:00 PM
Richard, Congratulations :-) In Debbie's "Metamorph" contest. always~ PD
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Date: 4/29/2013 2:13:00 PM
I especially like the stanza about "Don your cape"...Great winning work..Congrats..Sara
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Date: 4/28/2013 9:24:00 AM
Congrats on your win... I'm glad I visit this your great work again... Sorry for the late comment... You wouldn't want to know what went wrong... Thanks for sharing (as usual) your part.~A.O
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/28/2013 12:02:00 PM
Thanks again A.O
Date: 4/25/2013 7:05:00 PM
Congrats Rick for your win :D your poems seize my day especially in my opening morning :Dwishing you a wonderful day there, hug, Yanny
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/26/2013 12:10:00 AM
Thanks Yanny, I had a good day, time to go to sleep and time for you to start your day.
Date: 4/25/2013 5:00:00 PM
I do like the free verse version better. It is an interesting exercise taking a rhymed poem to free verse as each arises from a different method of investigation. I will share this amazing quote I found soon on a blog...so keep watching. Definitely want to congratulate you for both of these poems. SuZ
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/25/2013 5:24:00 PM
Thanks so much Suzanne I am touched bu your kind words.
Date: 4/25/2013 3:45:00 PM
I couldn't agree more with your content ;) Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/25/2013 3:53:00 PM
Thanks Debbie.
Date: 4/25/2013 10:14:00 AM
Many congratulations Richard yes we shoul seize the day , well done xx
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/25/2013 3:54:00 PM
Thanks Mandy
Date: 4/12/2013 3:01:00 PM
WONDERFUL Richard,best of luck,don't think you are going to need it lol,you made yours
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/12/2013 6:23:00 PM
Thanks Richard, I hope you are right.
Date: 4/12/2013 11:05:00 AM
now this i love ~*~SKAT
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/12/2013 6:23:00 PM
Thanks Skat
Date: 4/12/2013 10:11:00 AM
Mon ami, I am back! Thank you for your wise advises wrapped in a beautiful verse!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/12/2013 6:24:00 PM
Welcome Back Demetrios
Date: 4/12/2013 9:02:00 AM
Have a check mine Rick, it was done :) wishing you a wonderful day :D
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/12/2013 11:14:00 PM
Good morning Yanny
Date: 4/12/2013 8:35:00 AM
Richard, kindly check your mail please. Thank you
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Date: 4/12/2013 7:03:00 AM
Great write up here Richard, I really need to learn more about different forms of writing LOL I usually just throw out what comes naturally to me. Great one ehre
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/12/2013 7:12:00 AM
Thanks Donald
Date: 4/12/2013 4:35:00 AM
Both were great in their own ways. I often find it hard to differentiate between prose poetry and free-verse. Nonetheless the message was clear in both. Seize the day and take a chance. Easier said than done, but well worth the effort.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/12/2013 7:13:00 AM
If it was so easy it wouldn't be so rewarding.
Date: 4/11/2013 8:47:00 PM
It's 5:45 am, and I'm up preparing for my classes! Great time to think about Seizing the Day! Another magnificent write from you, Richard. Both forms are eloquent.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/11/2013 9:26:00 PM
Ah thanks Eileen.
Date: 4/11/2013 2:10:00 PM
I love both vibes... best wishes. Thanks for your comment~ A.O
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/11/2013 8:20:00 PM
Thanks A.O I am more fond of the free verse myself.
Date: 4/11/2013 12:07:00 PM
nicely done.hope your day is good
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/11/2013 8:27:00 PM
Thanks colleen
Date: 4/11/2013 10:25:00 AM
both version come through for me Richard, amazing poetry
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/11/2013 8:28:00 PM
Thanks Harry I am pleased you like them both.
Date: 4/11/2013 10:14:00 AM
I really love the two lines about superman, you put a different flavor in your unique art Rick, I really enjoyed to read it in my evening :D Wishing you a lovely and blessed day Rick :D hug, Yanny
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/11/2013 8:30:00 PM
Thanks for being the first to read my poems. I just got home so was not able to respond till now. Good morning to you. Hugs Rick

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