Today Is The Only Day Poem by Valsa George

Today Is The Only Day

Rating: 5.0


Cry not on flowers wilted,
Count not on buds that canker might blight,
But marvel over beauty blossomed!

Extinct are our Yesterdays,
Illusory are our Tomorrows,
Today is all that exists,
What there is and all there is.
Today is our way up hill
The arena for action decreed
The stage set for the show
The tool and trade for life.

Today well lived leaves -
Every Yesterday
A reminiscence - sweet to relish!
Every Tomorrow
A vision glorious to chase!

Drool not, hence, over yester years
Rant not on chances missed
Greet Today, right in front!
Render it your respiration and perspiration
Turning Yesterday - a commemoration
Tomorrow - a stimulation
And life - a celebration!

COMMENTS OF THE POEM

We thrive on expectations. Every phase of time ahead is a rose of promise. When Sunday dies, we begin to wait for Monday.. That`s why man is optimistic. Similarly when you close your lines of a poem, we begin to wait for your next one.... [not joking]

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Joseph Anderson 10 November 2012

Stimulating and exalting, a bounty of wisdom. Wise and truthful thoughts.I can't say enough for this gem. This way will serve anyone well

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Valerie Dohren 11 November 2012

Great philosophy, live for tomorrow - well penned.

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Neela Nath Das 12 November 2012

Very optimistic. Loved the thought and your unique style of write!

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Jahan Zeb 21 November 2012

Lovely. The concluded lines are superb. I liked it.

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Dr Dillip K Swain 07 September 2022

Please read as: we must live

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Dr Dillip K Swain 07 September 2022

But we must love in the present. I appreciated this composition that emphasizes his ideas. Appreciated this excellent poem. Top score.

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Dr Dillip K Swain 07 September 2022

A great poem dear madam. This poem tales me to the great Longfellow' s Psalm of life.. where he says, we have already left past and the future is uncertain but

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 04 April 2019

I like the title of this magnificent poem. It sends a powerful message. Very captivating. Every stanza can be a Mantra that could guide us in our everyday life. Beautifully crafted and well executed write.10 +++++

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 04 April 2019

An excellent write imbued with wisdom and insight. Each stanza stands out. Very inspiring and highly motivational.

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