ALS NaPoWriMo Day 13: Write a poem that describes your day/ routine/ mood/ flow of time from Monday through Sunday.

 

I am following the quote of Mark Twain for my poem today:

 

“Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life.”–Mark Twain

 

Poem: Carpe Diem

 

Give every day the chance

to become the most beautiful day of your life,

Look for the energy within,

Don’t let the label of the day stigmatize.

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Monday is the day I’m most energized,

My weekly task list is ready within an hour,

I know I have to make the most of my time,

So refraining from distractions, I focus on my work,

“A boost of creativity sets the mood in,” I prompt myself.

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Tuesdays are transformational,

An art date is fixed with my art mentor,

I look forward to my indulgence in colours and patterns,

The magical way in which it unties all knots,

“All is in control,” it whispers in my heart.

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Wednesday mornings come in a different hue,

I start to crave penning down my thoughts,

Sometimes I manage, sometimes I just cannot,

As the day loses hold from the grip of my hands,

“I am allowed to take a break,” I quell lifting my coffee mug.

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Thursdays demand calmness in every task,

An extra dose of meditation sets rolling the ball,

A quick glance at the Monday list,

And I know some need to be realistically dropped,

“Be gentle to yourself,” I tell my heart.

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Friday announces the arrival of the weekend,

I can feel some jingle in my smile and my heart,

Though my mind keeps assessing the work left undone,

I keep looking forward to some writers’ meetups,

“Just go with the flow,” sings my heart.

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Saturdays are days for revelling in nature,

I like to plan some treks or some walks,

The day that reinforces my connect with the Universe,

The day I spend in the family’s love,

“Blessed I am,” I feel every hour.

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Sundays, for me, is complete relaxation,

My body refuses to work or wake up,

A reboot it needs for the upcoming week,

Even books and music, it refuses to seek,

“I can’t please everyone,” it gently amuses.

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Regardless of what the day is called,

A prayer of reverence, a book to indulge,

Some workout for my body, some music for my soul,

Some friends to talk to, and therapy of words or art,

A combination of these makes the day beautiful for me,

Carpe diem, in the true sense, I feel I’ve achieved!

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©Vandana Bhasin

13.04.2025