Temporary Stay

Our stay in earth's realm is temporary, 
Live life to the full and leave a mark.
Dwelling on flaws is unnecessary.
Our stay in earth’s realm is temporary,
Focus on things that make life merry.
Have a carefree spirit like a lark.
Our stay in earth’s realm is temporary, 
Live life to the full and leave a mark.



*The inspiration for this poem came 
after I read “ Life's Journey” by Demetrios 
Trifiatis
      




Contest: Try A Triolet
Sponsor: Kim Merryman
05/20/2021
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Merryman Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 8:25 PM
This had a great message to it, Alexis! Congrats on your win in my contest! Blessings, Kim M
Y. Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 9:44 PM
Hi Kim, Thank you so much. You hosted a contest. I appreciate my win in your contest. Have a wonderful evening:-) Alexis
Kauffman Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 11:16 AM
Love your call to embrace life, Alexis! Funny, just had a conversation with a friend about this very subject and how many people get chained with inertia then wonder where their life has gone. Congratulations on your win. Great theme for a triolet! Hugs :D!
Goldsmith Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 9:52 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. I love your line, "Our stay in earth’s realm is temporary,." It Is. What we do for other's is the only thing that will count. Have a blessed day.................
Jayasankar Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 7:47 AM
SO true dear Alexis... Our stay on earth is temporary... Nothing is permanent... Once we understand this, life becomes easy... Well penned and congrats on your win... Hugs... ~ Ani
Alex Avatar
May 24, 2021 at 10:40 PM
Impermanence is well explained. Congratulations!
Poet Avatar
May 24, 2021 at 10:30 PM
Back just to say congratulations on your contest win, you deserve it Alexis with a fine penned poem
Buhagiar Avatar
May 21, 2021 at 2:14 AM
Life on earth, to some, may seem long. But we have no idea of what eternity is.
Daniel Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 11:33 PM
Profound words, Alexis, way to go:)
Wolf Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 6:46 PM
There you go, Alexis. Great advice. Too much fussing, fighting and obsessing today over stuff that's only temporary anyway. :) gw
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Hello Alexis y., a fav. for me. Hugs Darlene
Pandit Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 9:45 AM
Words of wisdom my friend--I like your message, Alexis.
Hankins Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 9:42 AM
Fine writing, Alexis. I liked your triolet very much. Best wishes in the contest.
Cunningham Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 8:01 AM
Great advice Alexis, you were well inspired by Demetrios's wisdom. Good luck Tom
Mcintosh Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 7:56 AM
Wonderful write and vision. Enjoyed. God bless you with a win, friend. Love, Gina
Kendrick Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 7:53 AM
Creative one with some good points. We only have one life and can only live it one time so we should always mix some pleasure with fun. Enjoyed reading ...Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara
Krutsinger Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 7:48 AM
Lovely triolet especially this "Focus on things that make life merry. Have a carefree spirit like a lark."
Trifiatis Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 7:44 AM
You have done great work, my dearest friend, Alexis. I am happy that my humble quatrain inspired you to write something so substantial. Bravo! Hugs xxx
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