None of it will last, the poet said,
contemplating a seascape, a loud
sunset, a quiet tree. And she cried.
This poet says: True. It won’t last, but it
is here now and I can love it now. It must
go; I can’t stop that. Lord knows, I tried
in my long lifetime, but those who might have
prevented the decline of all this beauty, didn’t.
However, every moment is the past. This sea
changes every second. Let alone every day,
month, century … This tree likewise; and often
the sunsets will soften or mute. And yes, even
the whole world may collapse any minute. But
I am here now, in my short life, and I love it.
The poet quoted in first line: Diane Seuss, in Frank.
Sharing this with dVerse, at Open Link Night #390.
Carpe Diem!
ReplyDeleteQuite so!
DeleteTrue but we can enjoy every moment of it. And I love that the sea changes every second, a reminder that nothing lasts for a long time. Thanks for joining in.
ReplyDeleteDelighted to join in, thanks, Grace.
DeleteRosemary, I love your philosophy. Just so.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm glad!
DeleteNothing last forever so we should treasure the precious moments while we can.
ReplyDeleteYes.
DeleteChristine Bolton commenting … Love this Rosemary. It is what it is and we are along for the beautiful ride 🥰
ReplyDeleteThank you, Christine.
DeleteTo enjoy what is here is wise.... we can never know what will happen.
ReplyDeleteYes, might as well enjoy what we can!
DeleteSeize the day! I'm so glad you're loving your here and now :-) You make me want to watch Dead Poets Society again! :-D
ReplyDeleteFunnily enough, I see it is on Netflix just now. Wouldn't mind watching it again myself.
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