Yesterday Today and Tomorrow

What did you think of yesterday,
And today, what do you wish to do,
And tomorrow is another day,
Yesterday seems so far away,
Yet today is here to stay,
For tomorrow, what have you to say,
Yesterday you were my singing Jay,
Today you say come what may,
The moon and I heave sad sighs,
Dark clouds loom ahead, I tell no lies,
As my heart yearns and pines,
And the sun no longer shines,
You are my one desire,
You set my heart on fire,
Feel I’m walking on a high wire,
So, take this beauteous flower,
My life, my soul you are my power,
You are my destiny this hour,
Hear me, why did you have to go,
Did you not know,
That only for you, my blood does flow,
You are my yesterday,
Please hear me when I say,
Today I can no longer cry,
For if I live without your love tomorrow,
I will for certain die.

 16/11/21
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Johnson Avatar
August 14, 2023 at 10:19 AM
Wow ! This is a great poem :)
Laurie Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 7:23 PM
Hello Jennifer ... truly a tale of life and love and perhaps how change can occur so easily - well done Jennifer - Lindsay
Proxenos Avatar
November 19, 2021 at 8:23 AM
Hi Lindsay, Thank-you. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Andresen Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 7:01 AM
- A love for life ... a deeply moving poem, dear Jenny - Congratulations so much on your p.o.t.d. ... well deserved - Love and hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Proxenos Avatar
November 19, 2021 at 8:26 AM
Hi Sunshine Smile, thank-you , hugs and blessings Jennifer. (SOUPMAIL)
Watt Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 2:05 PM
Jenn, I missed reading this on your big day... so sad I am late to the party! Your heart emotes as you describe the three days in life we are given: yesterday, today, and tomorrow. There is longing and anxieties, desire and love, life and death within these lines. This could be interpreted as romantic, spiritual, or even a conversation with one's soul. Any way you read it, there is truth and honesty and an endearing glimpse into your heart. Congrats on your POTD, dear friend! Blessings and hugs ~ John
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November 21, 2021 at 8:54 AM
Hi John, I look forward to your wonderful comments with so much substance and tons of relevant thought, thank-you for always taking the time dear friend. I am very happy that you enjoyed this poem and thank-you also for your sincere congrats. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
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November 16, 2021 at 12:55 PM
Love most definitely takes 2 Mev Jennifer As certain death will follow both if tomorrow or yesterday 2 love's become 2 much for 1 to take
Proxenos Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 9:40 AM
Hi Meneer, hope this is right, Thank you for commenting dear friend, Hugs, blessings Jennifer.
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November 15, 2021 at 2:06 PM
Wow! Jenny, You have penned such a meaningful and poetic verse. Well done and congrats on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved my friend:-) Alexis
Proxenos Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 9:41 AM
Thank you dear Alexis, Lovely to hear from you. hugs, love, Jennifer.
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November 13, 2021 at 11:14 AM
Hell Jennifer, I know that I commented on this poem, now it is gone. So i will do it again. It is a beautiful poemwith a message fr all. I tried to make this poem my fav. but nothing happened. I do not know the reason for this poem not to show up for the fav. I thought i would let you know. Hugs.
Proxenos Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 9:42 AM
Darlene my friend, thank-you, love, hugs, blessings, Jennifer.
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November 13, 2021 at 10:32 AM
this is so poetic , Jennifer, I can see why it got POTD. Awesome job, and Congrats
Proxenos Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 10:01 AM
thank-you so much my dear friend, Hugs,Blessings, Jennifer.
Pandit Avatar
November 13, 2021 at 9:41 AM
Congrats Jennifer on poem of the day. A meaningful write that resonates with so many.
Proxenos Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 10:55 AM
Thank-you so much Vijay, hugs and blessings, Jennifer
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November 13, 2021 at 7:37 AM
Congratulations on p.o.t.d. Jenny! Your pen's ink is flowing again :) ~ "Today is the Tomorrow we worried about Yesterday.....and all is well!" ~ Your end lines remind me of Paul Anka's "Oh Carol". ~ Warm regards & Big hugs my friend // paul
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November 21, 2021 at 10:59 AM
Hi Paul, thank you my friend for your wonderful comment - I looked up the song, I'm proud my poem reminded you of the song. Be well my friend, Warm regards and lots of hugs also, Jennifer.
Lawrence Avatar
November 13, 2021 at 7:30 AM
Beautiful… raw… heartfelt … honest ! So much deep emotion . So well done Jennifer. I feel the longing in your words . Congratulations on POTD! Hugs and blessings, Susan :)
Proxenos Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 11:02 AM
Hi Susan your awesome comment humbles me - thank you so much. Stay safe Susan, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
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November 13, 2021 at 6:24 AM
Congrats on your POTD.
Proxenos Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 11:04 AM
Thank you so much Victor, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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November 13, 2021 at 3:45 AM
Ahh!! Very passionate work. Good that you can love so deeply. Your presence at my page was uplifting. Sara
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November 21, 2021 at 11:07 AM
Hi Sara, my greatest pleasure visiting your page, love your poetry. Thank-you for a lovely comment, hugs, blessings, Jennifer
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November 12, 2021 at 7:38 PM
When you're not with the one you love, it can make you feel so empty and lost. This is filled with so many emotions. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations Jennifer, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Brown Avatar
November 12, 2021 at 6:40 PM
Congratulations on POTD. I enjoyed reading your poem. Blessings ~ Debbie
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November 12, 2021 at 6:08 PM
Dear Jennifer, though this is a sad poem it’s also romantically beautiful. Congratulations on a well deserved poem of the day my friend, enjoy the honour… Belle
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November 12, 2021 at 10:32 AM
Back with hearty congrats on your well deserved potd honor dear sweet Jenni... Have a blessed day... Hugs.. ~ Ani
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November 12, 2021 at 8:49 AM
I love this one, easy yet profoundly intelligent. Congrats
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November 12, 2021 at 8:32 AM
Filled with such utter sadness. Reminds me of my dad’s journey since mom died. The day she died the tears flowed like a fountain. His eyes often glaze over and fill up with teardrops. He steadies himself on the love of his kids, us. He was very angry with the doc which has subsided into its place in his mind. He now knows she’s not coming back but still clings to her things. I’ve never seen true grief before. Not like this…up close and personal. Congratulations on POTD, sweet poet. May God comfort you in your woes, my friend. <3
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November 12, 2021 at 8:27 AM
Congratulations on your P.O.T.D., Jennifer. Well-earned!
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November 12, 2021 at 8:26 AM
Congratulations Jennifer on your POTD honors!!
Logan Avatar
November 13, 2021 at 2:20 AM
I see now the meaning of joining Spring and Fall. My sympathies, Kim.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 12, 2021 at 7:28 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A creative/wonderful and true write. "Love It" Have a blessed day....................
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November 12, 2021 at 7:26 AM
Jennifer, so emotional and beautifully penned and congratulations on the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~ love and serenity _Constance
Proxenos Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 11:10 AM
Hi Constance, thank-you so much for your lovely comment. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.
Gondolf Avatar
November 12, 2021 at 7:16 AM
What a wonderful piece longing for a lost love. Congrats on being selected POTD, Jenn. Nicely done. Hugs, John
Proxenos Avatar
November 19, 2021 at 8:08 AM
Hi thank-you John, hugs and blessings Jennifer
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November 12, 2021 at 7:07 AM
Ah, the trinity of time, so eloquently put, Jennifer, as our love makes time meaningful, congratulations on POTD!
Proxenos Avatar
November 19, 2021 at 8:11 AM
Hi Michelle, thank-you, Hugs and blessings Jennifer.
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