Seize Today! Poem by Denis Martindale

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Today's the day, it's sometimes said as if we didn't know,
Perhaps our last and then we're dead, and it's our time to go,
Or just today with many more, God willing, still to live,
Yet, come what may, we know the score, it's up to God to give.
Yes, I'm still breathing in and out, from midnight on and now,
Aware of all that life's about, surviving it somehow,
But others came and others went, yes, kings and princes, too,
Yet few to Heaven's Throne were sent, now called the chosen few.
So seize today and all it's got that's truly good to get,
The rest proves damned, not worth a lot, and best it's never met.
And love's the only game in town, the essence of it all,
No matter if you wear a crown, love stays a miracle.
But death can separate the soul, and leave the blood behind,
To wrench away Man's full control, each thought within his mind.
So seize today, this precious day, this portion and this time,
This segment even stars obey, though sunshine proves sublime.
This day, of course, won't come again, new birthdays still await,
With yet more blessings now and then, regardless, small or great.
But mortal Man, choose peace not war, as war ain't worth a damn,
So seize today and many more, don't treat life like a sham.
While there are paintings yet to do, and music to compose,
And poetry that's ever new, and love that overflows,
Redeem the time that God supplies, pray for good plans and schemes,
Before each midnight fills the skies, use well your hopes and dreams.


Denis Martindale.17th of April 2021.

This poem has 24 lines representing the 24 hours of today.