Poem: "Enjoy Today"
I am a writer. My passion is poetry. I feel words connect people together and help us to understand the feelings we share.
Summary of poem
Enjoy today is a poem about life throwing a slam dunk when you least expect it. It forces one to look at life differently.
Discovering a new path to reach his destiny.
Enjoying each moment life has to offer him. Taking nothing for granted.
"Don't Take Life for Granted" by Brian Mallery
"Enjoy Today"
Like a ping pong ball
bouncing back and forth,
life throws a slam dunk
when he least expects it.
Forcing him to play a different hand,
reshuffling the cards,
finding a new pathway
to reach his destiny.
As his best laid plans hit a brick wall
waking him with a jolt,
he takes nothing for granted,
making the most of each moment.
"If Today Was Your Last Day" by Nickelback
© 2020 BRENDA ARLEDGE
Comments
BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on September 10, 2020:
AngelaJJ
I love most of Nickelback's songs.
It is a wake up call...finding that new skill can be challenging.
I suppose one should live life like it is his last moments so he will not be disappointed.
AngelaJJ on September 08, 2020:
Nice poem.
I guess that is when we discover we have a whole new skill- when life gives us that "wake up moment"
I particularly like the other videos you added-"If Today Was Your Last Day" by Nickelback is one of my all time favorite songs :)
Thanks for sharing!
BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on September 07, 2020:
Prithviraj,
Thank you so much.
Have a wonderful day.
Prithviraj Shirole from India on September 07, 2020:
Nice poem on life. Enjoyed reading it.
BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on September 07, 2020:
Lorna,
Sometimes finding a new pathway is difficult but it is certainly worth trying.
Hope is the best attitude to find.
Thank you for reading.
Have a great day.
BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on September 07, 2020:
Ankita,
Thank you.
It warms my heart when others love my work.
Have a great day.
BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on September 07, 2020:
Sankhajit,
Thank you so much!
BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on September 07, 2020:
Rosina,
Thank you.
Trying to find the positive attitude toward difficult moments is the most rewarding.
Have a wonderful day.
Lorna Lamon on September 07, 2020:
It's learning from all those bad experiences that life brings our way, and finding a different path, is what makes us stronger. Your poem is full of life and hope Brenda - well written.
Ankita B on September 06, 2020:
Beautiful poem with a deep and powerful message. I loved it.
Sankhajit Bhattacharjee from MILWAUKEE on September 06, 2020:
nice one to read...
Rosina S Khan on September 06, 2020:
It is good that despite all challenges, the man makes the most of each moment. I am glad it ends on a positive note. Lovely poem, Brenda. Thanks for sharing.
BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on September 06, 2020:
Liz,
Thank you for reading.
Have a great weekend.
Liz Westwood from UK on September 06, 2020:
This poem conveys a powerful and telling message.