Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

Hi, Craig.

Sorry about the delay getting to review this, as I truly enjoy catching your work. A universal truth packed in three short lines. We can't worry so much about yesterday and tomorrow, but there's right now, and the now's are best when in the company of another, especially if that another is dear.

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019

Thanks once again, Turtle. I'm always grateful for your reviews, whenever they appear. I'm just sad when you miss out on the funny money reward while they are promoted. Muchas gracias, Craig

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Beautiful presentation Craig, very romantic. A lovely 5-7-5 poem
about seizing the day you're in. Good luck in the contest,
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019

Thanks once again, Valda. Much appreciated, Craig

Comment from SLMorrical

Exceptional

I just love this. To me it was a beautiful read. Like Romeo and Juliet. You should get that put on a Valentines Day card. I am bookcaseing it because it touched my heart. This means it came from the heart. Well done. It is a wonderful entry into the contest. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2019

Thanks so much for the glowing review and the delightful six star rating. I'm happy you were pleased with the result :) With much gratitude, Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

Such an artistic presentation. Sometimes you really surprise me with your tasteful aesthetic. ;-)

I think I'll pass on the carp though. Not really my thing.

This is a terrific three line poem and I wish you great luck with the Contest Committee. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2019

It shouldn't come as any surprise, Gloria. You know I spend a lot of time chewing the fat with the evangelical crowd in the forums. I've simply adapted one of their key techniques for use when my non-artistic self is struggling with presentation issues.

I ask myself:

WWGD?

(What would Gloria do?)

Thanks for the fun review and the delightful rating :)

Craig

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Craig, this is a wonderful verse and you nailed it with describing the uncertainty of life.. live now, laugh now, love now. I enjoyed reading your entry for this prompt!!

MElissa

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2019

Thanks so much, Melissa. I appreciate the lovely comments. Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written three-line poem about the values we all should live by daily. The only day that matters is today, yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2019

Thanks very much, Sandra. I appreciate the kind comments. Craig

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

Carpe diem for sure, Craig. This is a lovely three line poem. It's so romantic, you could have entered it in the love poem competition. The black and white image and your words remind me of something out of Casablanca. Plus it makes me think of that song "As Time Goes By."
Although your words are nostalgic to me, they are also as current as can be.
You probably have another winner here.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2019

I doubt it very much, Debbie, but thanks for the lovely comments. They do mean a lot :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from catch22

Excellent

Hi Craig, what lovely little write and a sweet love poem. Excellent showcase of time's passage. The only suggestion I have is to eliminate the filler word "is" in the first line to achieve parallel word structure between lines.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2019

Hi Pam,

I looked at it again, in view of your comments. It needs to be 5 syllables. All I could think of to lose the "is" would be "yesterday's long gone", but then I end up with contractions in the first and last lines, which might not be a good thing. I'll chew it over some, thanks for the suggestion. Craig

reply by catch22 on 08-Jul-2019

What about the following:

My yesterday's gone

This contrasts my with ours in the final line.

reply by the author on 09-Jul-2019

It still has the contraction, though, and I can't help feeling 2 in 3 lines is one too many. I'm happier with the "is", although I appreciate the suggestion.

reply by catch22 on 09-Jul-2019

Of course, any time.

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Craig, and that is so true. What was before has certainly gone and cannot be retrieved. As for tomorrow, we may never know but what we have right now is for us to keep. Great entry and good luck. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2019

Thanks for the kind words and good wishes, Ulla. Very much appreciated :) Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Yes, carpe diem. If we live our lives in these twenty-four hours, we can enjoy each and every day. Plan, but don't project into the future. Good three-line poem. Marilyn

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2019

Thanks very much, Marilyn, and good advice. Cheers, Craig