Put the dress on you've been saving Wear it while you still can Let the wind make your hair swing Find yourself a new plan Time to live the dream you're born to There's no lies left to hide Bright horizons still await you If you don't turn aside Don't look back to find your measure Look ahead to what's new When you want to find a treasure Learn to use derring-do Don't let storms delay your sojourn You cannot avoid some When your emotions feel the burn Then your body can hum You need to let the senses soar With him or without The time has come to let it roar No more sitting it out The trumpet is sounding make haste You're no longer a waif Take heed there is no time to waste No more playing it safe
I will be back to read this again, Eileen, to let its message soak in and through me. a really fine write about livin' in the moment and livin' out loud. Dawn
We should always be true to our visions and goals, irrespectibve of all thos negative opinions around us. If not us, then who would pursue visions and goals for us?
I personally would like to hear ... well done good and faithful servant!
And I'll second Jerry below ... thank God for our emotions and our abilities to connect with one another and develope a sense of community where love and respect is the daily motto.
It's hard for some to just let their hair done and be themselves and live for the moment..too many moments are lost that way. Great flow to this piece with a wonderful message!
Like Jerry wrote below...time to act and feel the immortality that will give you wings. I live this pen and it's wisdom laced nourishment for a lost soul. It's advoice, free formed and blessed by your heart. We're all lucky you're with us.
Susan
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on August 11, 2006
Tellin' it like it is in this classic poetry, Eileen. Not going for the gusto seems to be a heavy chain around most folks necks and it is very hard to removes that chain, especially as the years multiply. But you are absolutely correct in your assumption, go for it, whatever "it" is, because until you do, you'll never have the satisfaction of knowing whether or not you could have made it or not. I realize I didn't spend anytime comments on style and technique, my emotions ruled the day with this one . . . sorry.
... Funny... when suddenly that sense of "panic" and "shortness of time" sounds the gong, or blows the trumpet.. do we ALL feel that almost cinematic surreality where suddenly the "pretense" of life is blown sky-high out of the water and nothing seems important except the perceived realities of living life while we still can... in the all the possible ways that might mean to each of us uniquely?? Sorry to preamble, Eileen, but for me this captures the essence of the "Now or Never" moment that strikes home when the fragility of life squeezes your heart as if with the sudden grip of a vice. This is a beautiful capture you pen here. In the moment of daring, we are, perhaps, forever young and without responsibility or accountability. Lake Tahoe obviously sharpens your 20/20 vision. Hope you're well. LOL Kate xx
When you write of romance, cupid's arrow finds its mark.
Reviewed by Miss Pandora (Reader)
Reviewed on August 11, 2006
Dream as if you will live forever and live life as though you will die tomorrow - a very dear someone said that to me and how right both you and he seem to be. This composition has a wonderful meter to it, I can feel the urgency within it's pace. "The trumpet is sounding make haste"...I sense there may be a bell tolling too one day in the not too distant future. A really lovely piece with a subtle yet strong message, Eileen. Love Panda :)
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Amira
Love this inpiring and up beat offering!!
Love Tinka
Excellent movement and wisdom, flowing together, from your quill today!
Tahoe "done you good", Sister!
LOve&Hugs, Rhonda
Regis
Love and Hugs
Ch'erie
We should always be true to our visions and goals, irrespectibve of all thos negative opinions around us. If not us, then who would pursue visions and goals for us?
I personally would like to hear ... well done good and faithful servant!
And I'll second Jerry below ... thank God for our emotions and our abilities to connect with one another and develope a sense of community where love and respect is the daily motto.
Bless you and your curiously reaching mind ...
Ricard Lloyd Cederberg
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Freedom to enjoy life to the full is expertly conveyed in beautiful verse; well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
You break and loosen the chains of bondage at an immaculate stroke..
I agree with Jerry's shrewd and astute comments below completely..
It's Now or Never !
Love
Peter
Rebecca
Learn to use derring-do
Now you're really talkin, Tiger Lily!
Myrna
Susan
Peace,
Carolyn
No more sitting it out"
Yes, yes Eileen!! It is time!! Powerful poem and so timely too! May we heed!!
Love, Suzie
Reindeer