My Carpe Diem Poem

Seize the day, they say, hour by hour, Seize the day
Time is fleeting, in seconds gone, a passing breeze,
Embrace the moment, don’t let it slip away.
Take hold of the minute, and let our souls find ease.

When dawn’s embrace allows the sun to awaken,
Grip the first light, embrace the morning’s kiss.
In this golden canvas, don’t let our opportunities be taken.
Lest time unravels, let dreams unfold, in a moment of bliss.

Midday’s heat, lest it consume us in a fiery blaze,
with fervor and purpose, we must march ahead.
We must take the day, our passions, we ever raise.
In every step, leave no regrets, nothing unsaid.

Don’t mourn when twilight casts its gentle hue.
Embrace the beauty, as day turns to night.
Hold this time, and let our spirits in rest renew.
Every day’s ending holds a promise of tomorrow’s light.

Carpe diem, an ancient call to live!
In each breath, find gratitude’s embrace,
to seize the day, to fully give.
Clutch life’s wonders, at our own pace.

For life’s complexity, we must daily, cleave with care.
In every moment, let our present joy ignite.
Seize the day, and let our souls, in this moment. be aware.
For in seizing the day, our souls truly take flight.

Carpe diem — a mantra to hold dear.
Time may be fleeting, but we have today.
Savor the present, without fear.
Carpe diem! Live it, come what may.

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About the Author: Sarah B. Royal

Sarah B. Royal’s writing defies convention. Her poetry and prose traverse the boundaries between structure and spontaneity, often weaving together philosophical inquiry, cultural reflection, and personal narrative. With a background in experimental literature, she is known for crafting works that challenge readers to engage intellectually and emotionally.

Her acclaimed palindrome performance play, 777 – A Story of Idol Worship and Murder, showcases her fascination with mirrored storytelling and thematic symmetry. In o x ∞ = ♥: The Poet and The Mathematician, Royal explores the intersection of poetic intuition and mathematical logic, revealing a unique voice that is both analytical and lyrical.

Royal’s collections—such as Lost in the Lost and Found, Haiku For You, Lantern and Tanka Too, and the WoPoLi Chapbook Series—highlight her commitment to neurodivergent expression and poetic experimentation. Whether through childhood verse or contemporary fusion poetry, her work invites readers into a world where language is both a tool and a playground.

Sarah B. Royal continues to expand the possibilities of poetic form, offering readers a deeply personal yet universally resonant experience. Her writing is a testament to the power of creative risk, intellectual depth, and emotional authenticity.

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