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Live For Today...
Isn't that what they say?
But what does that mean?
There's no definition that may
answer that question...
For everyone everywhere
Because it's all about what you
feel in your heart and share
with the important people in your life...
I honestly believe it means
you should make choices
that will never let you seem
to wonder "What if...?"
Or ask yourself questions like
"Why am I not happy?"
"Where did I wrong?"
How can my life be...
So unfulfilling
and depressing
day after day
continually stressing...
Me out to the point
of no return or worse
when I think there's
simply a real curse...
On my existence
as silly as it sounds...
If you can't shake it
The feelings will compound...
And lead you to a tragic
internal, premature death
of emotions and real living
that will always be less...
Satisfying and true
than living for today
in a way that may
make you feel all new...
Each and every morning
despite the world around you
your life will not be dreary...
And you will never have to -
Wonder what could have been
if only you'd taken a chance
and lived in the moment
and treasured the dance...
Of your life that's not eternal
embracing the small things
that may come unexpectedly
and give you unknown wings...
To soar above
the mundane and boring
To choose the path
that's worth exploring...
Remember you only
walk this world one time
make it a valuable trip
filled with the sublime...
You'll probably regret what you
choose not to do a lot more
than what you decide to try
so do not close the door...
On the unknown
Go the extra mile
Take some risks
and you will smile...
When you look back
on the life you made
You will not lack
in delight or...
Have to ask yourself
Why? Why? Why?
Did I allow the years
to fly quickly by...
Without enjoying my days
to the fullest extent
and making each moment
more than well-spent?
Resource Box - ? Danielle Hollister (2004) is the Publisher of BellaOnline Quotations Zine - A free newsletter for quote lovers featuring more than 10,000 quotations in dozens of categories like - love, friendship, children, inspiration, success, wisdom, family, life, and many more. Read it online at - http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art8364.a sp
Boston Globe
Boston Globe, United States - 51 minutes ago
There's a poetry to this artist's simple forms. The tightly crossed oak boards forming the base of a nearly erect iron rod in "prop 1976" come across as ...
Washington Post, United States - Nov 30, 2008
By Desmond Bieler The college basketball season is well under way, as, apparently, is the NBA head coach-firing season. But we swear we're not piling on a ...
Mass Media Distribution LLC (press release), FL - 4 hours ago
ATHENS, Greece -- December 2, 2008 -- In his poetry collection, The Story of Our People, author David Hillstrom uses a poet, a woman and a welder to explore ...
New Book Questions Validity of Contemporary Beliefs Mass Media Distribution LLC (press release)
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Valley Advocate
Valley Advocate, MA - 3 hours ago
By James Heflin Poetry's got a reputation to uphold, apparently—the reputation of that last brutal Himalayan peak in the dim haze of the academic distance. ...
Playbill.com, NY - 6 hours ago
Romantic Poetry (Off-Broadway at New York City Center Stage I). The world premiere musical with a score by Henry Kreiger (Dreamgirls, Side Show) and a book ...
Western Front, WA - 16 hours ago
The loss of the location was felt by the Ankers, as they searched for a new location to host their café, and by Bellingham’s poetry scene. ...
Salisbury Post, NC - 16 hours ago
BOSTIAN HEIGHTS — Donna Rymer, who teaches academically-gifted classes at Bostian Heights Elementary, said students these days don't know much about poetry. ...
Greenville News, SC - 18 hours ago
His performance landed him a spot at Blue Ridge's schoolwide "Poetry Out Loud" competition, which was scheduled for Dec. 1 in the school's auditorium. ...
WalesOnline, United Kingdom - 15 hours ago
... constituents are rightly annoyed that two of my colleagues have offered Patrick Jones a platform at the Assembly to read what he refers to as “poetry”. ...
Belleville News Democrat, USA - 12 hours ago
At the very same time, he says he inexplicably uncovered two buried treasures -- a gift for poetry and a deep faith in God. He shares both in his book, ...
To My Friend, With Love
All is still; all quiet; The world seems to be at peace. My soul is singing its rhythmic melody And I'm led like in a trance to write its tunes. ... Read More
The Ballad of: Brawling Mad-dog Sergeant Rook [Now in: SPANISH and English]
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Article on Poetry and Two Poems
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Three Poems and Paradise Lost [One for Hell, One for Heaven one for an Inca King]
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A Hundred and Fifty Dead [Korean War--l952]
There I sat, ninety-five degree weatherOutside; the bookstore caf?, was cool.An Old Timer stood by me, explaining:"There were two-hundred of us on the Island,Near North Korea, back in '52-We guarded 16,000-prisners?"All of a... Read More
My hero, my best friend, my Grannio (a.k.a my Grandmother)
She raised me like I was her own daughter from the day I was born 32 years ago.She loved me like nobody else has ever loved me in my life.She stood by through... Read More
Storm Rising along the Lima Coast
Storm Rising along the Lima Coast [Summer of 2002]?wind was blowing furiously It never left for a moment Bursts of fury I found it difficult to keep My feet placed, thus, I... Read More
The Man Who Could Not Say Sorry For His Sins
Sorry would be a start.Though you cant take back your mistakes, and you cant unravel time, you'd think there would be remorse, for such a self serving crime, to send others... Read More
In The Midst Of All
In the midst of darkness, there is light. In the midst of evil, there is virtue. In the midst of war, there is peace. In the midst of agony, there is ecstasy.In... Read More
Eds Poem
Ed Gallagher Dec. 11, 1907 - Sept. 5, 2004This poem was written for Ed Gallagher, a good friend and neighbour on the day his wife called me to let me know that he... Read More
Wondering
How I wonder what he's doing as I sit alone at night. How I wonder who he's seeing How I wonder if I'm right. How I wonder if he's ever thought of coming... Read More
Learn About Love From Poet Rumi
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The Treasure of Catalina Huanca (In English and Spanish)
Note: written after seeing the little adobe 16th century church San Sebastian, in San Jeronimo, by the mountains of Huancayo, Peru, after being taken there by the Wandering Quechua guide, Enrique (4-13-2005).The Treasure... Read More
Wars, Air of Ambiguity [for: Lt. Laura Walker] in SPANISH and English
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Three Poems: Dona Leonors Revenge; The Old Moon; Common Sides [All in Spanish/all in English]
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Two Poems Written During Recovery
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I Shall Wait...
I Shall Wait..On all the new mornings, and every singking evening, I wear a small crescent, in the finest of my accent...Those memories come up storming, that tender touch so warming, That lovely... Read More
Write Your Way to Fame
Have you ever thought about how nice it would be to see your poem discussed in the New York Times? Think you have what it takes to become a famous poet? Well the... Read More
Growing
Growing hurts sometimes; saying goodbye to friends, to things you've known and done to things you wanted to do. Growing heals sometimes the shattered... Read More
Shakespeares Sonnet XVIII, Shall I Compare Thee to a Summers Day?
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Africa
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Im Sorry Mom! A Mothers Day Poem
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Spell of the Andes: (in English and Spanish)
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Three Poems: Dona Leonors Revenge; The Old Moon; Common Sides [All in Spanish/all in English]
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I Saw the Universe
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Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Dog
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Africa - Wheres The Profit?
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Burning Autumn Leaves [a poem in Spanish and English]
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My Grannio
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You Lost Your Last Gamble and Me
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In The Midst Of All
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The Art of Receiving Poetic Critique
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Catherine Daly reviews Antidotes for an Alibi
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Ode to: The Ice Maiden of Ampatos Summit [now in: English and Spanish]
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Never Ever More
Once upon a midnight dreary, coffee cold and vision bleary, all night sat there writing COBOL, coding spread across the bed sheets, changing syntax for the mainframe, having checked... Read More
Ceasar Vallejo: Black Roses [In English and Spanish]
Cesar Vallejo: Black RosesBow down your head ol' poet- To face God's grace ahead There are no more trenchesTo dig today? In the forest of your head,So-: Bow down, bow down,Ol' barbaric poet!... Read More
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