Seize The Day
I stand before this glorious morn
As the sunrise harkens the day
Shining its promising light on me
“It’s your day”, it seems to say
My mind still fogged with sleep hazed thoughts
Last night’s dreams forgotten now
I dare to question the new day’s promise
Yet know I’ll make it happen somehow
For laid before me, the fare of the day
Everything from bread to gold
My plans, my hopes, opportunities
Don’t let them pass me by, take hold
For each of us, with each new morn
Begins a life renewed some way
Another chance to get it right
Take charge and seize the day
By Dee Garner
July 2, 2005
Picture by John Frederick Kensett
Author notes
What can I say... it's five o'clock on a Saturday morning .....is there any reason for me to not be still sleeping??????
Written July 2nd, 2005
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You made me think!
We were asked to choose one poem to remember by heart in an english lesson. The poem should relate to "Dead Poets Society" and I chose yours.
It really makes me wonder and realize how amazing life is!
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Thank you for your kind comment. I'm flattered that you have chosen my poem to memorize for your class
Yes, life is amazing in all it's aspects. I like when a poem makes a person think. I had to choose and memorize a poem for class when I was in the 4th grade. My choice was 'Trees'. and the next assignment was to write a poem of our own inspired by the poem we had memorized. I've loved writing (and reading) poetry ever since.
Dee
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aw seems like there was a reason for you not to be sleeping , beautiful write! Love seize th day wish I was a morning person, all year round, but seems summer is the only time I can wake early to capture all the beauty, plus I have a pool to enjoy lol winter just looking out the window at the snow lol
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thank you so much for such an inspiring message, dear dee ...
these are exactly the words I needed to hear this morning ... so I went to the garden and planted some flower-seeds ...
maa
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I like this...
Darling
Sometimes I awaken dark
fearfully I arise bare
feeling alone and stark
before the sunrise shares.
Yes, you convinced me
changing my entire perspective
that sunlight we see
makes hope, well, elective.
Smoosh
Janet
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inspiring, lovely write...makes me want to wake up from my daze and live life the best i can. quite beutiful!
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a nice uplifting positive piece
ah 5 am, well the birds were in need of your attention it seemed 
spill poetic ink and twist me, turn me into the wild lemony crazy shape of unfathomable love...
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Very inspring..love the positive imagery!
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verry beautiful write i have a few insp poems
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very lovely
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Wow Grams, your poem expresses the beauty of what a new day realy is, another chance to seize the day or enjoy the stillness of a slogs life. I think you know what I mean.
I do find myself thinking exactly what your words in the authors comment box lately. Many nights are hard for me to sleep, end up staying awake all night and by the time the sun breaks the night sky I have already started a new day.
Any hoo, your poem is a bit inspirational I have to admit.
Nice to see you have new work posted.
Anna -
You really don't know what this poem means to me. I am in transition and need to see as you do, that each day is new and a chance to begin again. I need that right now, and yes, I'm going to keep those words in my head. Thanks!
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"I stand before this glorious morn
As the sunrise harkens the day
Shining its promising light on me
“It’s your day”, it seems to say"
TES
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Wow......haven't seen a write from you in a long time and this is very beautiful, Catz! Not too Long and not too short........very lovely friend..........
ENY
"For each of us, with each new morn
Begins a life renewed some way
Another chance to get it right
Take charge and seize the day" -
Dee,
A wonderful write, and encouraging read to live to the fullest.
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positively positive
what a sweet and positive poem! I need to be reminded of carpe diem, seize the day, for it slips my mind and I let the day pass me by all too often. Thanks, catz! -
Yes!
Life's too short!
Take a coffee out onto the porch and watch the birds wake up. Savour the moment.
VEry inspiring piece
Kyla -
Great write Keep writing, I love the positivity here
Thanks for your comment The only thing is that she's got sickness and runny poos (I don't know how to spell the complicated word, if 'poo' doesn't mean what it does in England in America than I'll spell it wrong for you
) and my last cat died when I thought he'd pull through. So I'm not sure what to expect, and I'm kind of worried because her papers have just come through and she's only a kitten and I thought she'd die a lot older
All the best,
AP daughter,
Pozo
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I enjoyed this positive little poem very much. It was so resolved and easy. Sometimes it's the small gifts in life that turn out to be the biggest gifts of all. Certainly your positive attitude and faith in the new day ahead are inspirational. Peace and joy Tara
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Dee,
Everyday matter expressed nicely and poetically! Language is
simple and overall thought very good! Enjoyed! Good luck!
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Dear Dee,
Fogged mind or not, you managed to write some very fine verses here, emphasising the fact that each new day gives a chance to correct yesterday's mistakes and to move on to new opportunities. Applause.
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I sure know what you mean, Jenn.... I walk around in circles, too, until I manage to get the coffee made and down a couple of cups.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind comment You always make me feel like my poems aren't so bad after all.
Luv and
Dee
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A truly Wonderful and Inspiring piece.. I need to put this on the foot of my bed.. so I see it every morning... lol. Although I'm usually blind and dazed until my three cups of coffee
I love this poem Dee.... yep, indeedy do!!
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