Seize This Summer Day

True to self, true to others.

Forgiveness to yourself and 
your earthly brothers.

Laughter always overcomes the 
most tragic of tears.

Hope allays many fears.

Alacrity and cheer wherever
you go.

Integrity in all things you do.

Responding to all who email 
you; not just a putrid few.

Kneeling down before bed, in
thanks to God, who made you.

Love for all people who have 
more or less than you.

Patriotic to your country, in the
face of hateful contempt.

Courage to speak your truth,
at each and every attempt.

Healthy living through food 
as Aristotle said:
"Let food be your medicine, 
and medicine be your food!"

Laugh at yourself, your foibles
and mistakes, included; be of
great cheer and never deluded.


July 14, 2019
9am PST
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 7/17/2019 6:38:00 AM
Wisest words, given to the wise - the poets.
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/17/2019 10:13:00 AM
Aristotle's advice was so excellent. PR....as a Poet, I don't consider myself wise, Just well seasoned.))
Date: 7/14/2019 6:04:00 PM
Better than the Oracle at Delphi! Bravo! ~ gw
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Date: 7/14/2019 9:06:00 PM
You honestly kill me with your comments, PR
Date: 7/14/2019 11:39:00 AM
Sunday's words of wisdom...a loving soulful poem...
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Date: 7/14/2019 11:44:00 AM
Greetings, Arturo. It's always a gift to be so nicely acknowlged...really! Thank you! Panagiota
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