Tomorrow's Tomorrow, Today is To Stay

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By k@ri

Something remembered and now to proclaim

Life is too short to be somber and tame

Give up the pain, break off your chains

Have fun, watch the sunrise, dance in the rain

Sing from a mountain, roll in the hay

Tomorrow’s tomorrow, today is to stay


Don’t let life’s worries overshadow the sun

Making days dismal, gray or undone

Wake up sleepyhead, time waits for none

Get out, walk the dog, swing and have fun

Sing with a band in an outdoor café

Tomorrow’s tomorrow, today is to stay




Troubles will come, there seems never a wait

Visitor, not mate, just guests at the gate

You own your house, not some visiting woe

Relax, smell the roses, watch lightning bugs glow

Sing with the sea shells out over the bay

Tomorrow’s tomorrow, today is to stay


So easy to say, much harder to do

But love and delight should be more, not few

There’s not enough time to be cheerless and blue

We only have one chance to go round this block

One chance to dance, one song to rock

Sing joyfully, cheerily, glad and gay

Tomorrow’s tomorrow, today is to stay


Lighthearted with laughter, our spirits soar

Born on fair breezes, precious and pure

Happiness is ours for just reaching out

Discover a friend, connect, laugh and shout

For today is the day our life we reroute

Trust overflows, while doubt seeps away

Tomorrow’s tomorrow, today is to stay



To Frieda Babbley who gave me the idea! Thanks Frieda!


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RooBee profile image

RooBee  says:
5 months ago

I LOVE it! Lovely words to abide by! Thanks for this.

Peggy W profile image

Peggy W  says:
5 months ago

Nicely worded poem with uplifting sentiments. Sing, shout and play for today is today!!!

k@ri profile image

k@ri  says:
5 months ago

RooBee, Thanks for the lovely comment! I'm glad you like it. :D

Peggy, I've decided I need to play more! Thanks! :D

maven101 profile image

maven101  says:
5 months ago

A sweet message of existentialism....expressed with wonderful insights....I loved your " Troubles will come, there seems never a wait...Visitor, not mate, just guests at the gate "...Indeed.....Larry

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k@ri  says:
5 months ago

Thanks Larry! We all hope those visitors do not stay too long. I always hope not. I'm not letting them into my home any longer...they can come and wait at the gate and I'll take care of them there. :D

Hawkesdream profile image

Hawkesdream  says:
5 months ago

This is a lovely poem, live for the moment, enjoy the day. Wonderful sentiments.

k@ri profile image

k@ri  says:
5 months ago

Hawkesdream, Thanks! I trying to turn over a new leaf. :D

Shalini Kagal profile image

Shalini Kagal  says:
5 months ago

k@ri - what a wonderful, refreshing, uplifting hub! Thank you - that was like an invigorating breath of fresh air - I'm breathing in....deeply!

Love your smiling new avatar by the way :)

k@ri profile image

k@ri  says:
5 months ago

Thanks Shalini! Deep breathing is always good! I am regressing, I think to times when the air was fresher and breath came easier. :D

Beth100 profile image

Beth100  says:
5 months ago

Great poem of living for today and the moment! It's a lovely leaf to turn over...and your smile reflects that!

k@ri profile image

k@ri  says:
5 months ago

Beth, Just thought I should jump in with both feet. I'm glad you liked the poem! :D

Frieda Babbley profile image

Frieda Babbley  says:
5 months ago

Love it. Reminds me of a song that Doris Day sung (and many others) Not sure how to spell it but, Ke sera sera whatever will be will be, the future's not ours to see, ke sera sera. Ever heard it?

Ritu Narang  says:
5 months ago

Its all about enjoying your life to fullest.....i really love your smile

ethel smith profile image

ethel smith  says:
5 months ago

Very true my love. Time gets more precious all the time

shamelabboush profile image

shamelabboush  says:
5 months ago

A nice and light call to frolic and experience carpie dien (but innocently) :) Nice poem K@ri, pretty much your style, the fun one :)

k@ri profile image

k@ri  says:
5 months ago

Frieda, Yes, I remember that song! It is the perfect song for this hub. I hope you don't mind that I add it in...I will dedicate it to you! Thank you sooo much! :D

Ritu, Thanks! Life is all about living...I am starting to remember this. :D

ethel, Thank you for being here and your support! Time does get more precious all the time!! :D

shamel, Carpie Diem! How true, I am glad you like the new me! It really is the old me, one I had almost forgotten. Thanks to your support and so many others...I am remembering who I am! :D

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k@ri  says:
5 months ago

Frieda, I just want to thank you again for jogging my memory! What a great song. :D

AEvans profile image

AEvans  says:
5 months ago

For today is the day our life we re-route , that certainly had me refocus on a more positive outlook about what is happening on the home front. I also love Doris Day and Bon Jovi. What a wonderful hub!!

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k@ri  says:
5 months ago

AE, Thank you so much! There are so many things that will bog us down, sometimes it takes and act of consciousness to remember the good. Being able to refocus is a real skill. :D

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