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Be inspired by these poems to enjoy life. We are all here for a limited time and we must enjoy each day and live life to the fullest.
Life can pass by quickly when we spend too much time worrying about the future or dwelling on the past. The poems below remind us to appreciate the simple blessings around us, cherish the people we love, and make the most of each day. You may also enjoy reading our collection of Poems About Life, which offer encouragement and inspiration for living each day with gratitude and purpose.
Updated June 19, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer.
Enjoy Your Life
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Don't worry about tomorrow
Enjoy today.
Life is too short
To do any other way.
Let the weather
Be as it may
Bring your own sunshine
By enjoying today.
By finding the positive
Each and every day
You will enjoy your life
In many ways!
By loving others around you
You will find love returns to you
And love makes life easier
So just enjoy today!
Singing Sweet
Poet: John Kendrick Bangs
The birds are singing in the wood
Because they feel that life is good,
And not a hint of care or wrong
Disturbs the sweetness of their song,
Though cares and wrongs they doubtless find,
Each one according to his kind.
For me, as on my way I plod
Through wooded paths that must be trod
With distant prizes to be won
Beyond the glow of setting sun,
Despite the vast perplexities
That everywhere one looks one sees,
'Spite heavy heart, and leaden feet,
May I too keep my singing sweet!
Time Flies By
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Time flies by, but the moments are ours,
Live today, from tomorrow, don't borrow.
Our lives are full of joys that can be seen,
If we observe closely and choose to believe.
Having a positive attitude can help you be wise,
Even from our sorrows, new courage can arise.
Enjoy life, from life, don't hide;
Then you will enjoy life's one-time ride!
For more uplifting thoughts about making the most of every day, visit our collection of Enjoy Life Quotes.
Forget It
Poet: Unknown
If you see a tall fellow ahead of the crowd,
A leader of men, marching fearless and proud,
And you know of a tale whose mere telling aloud
Would cause his proud head to in anguish be bowed,
It's a pretty good plan to forget it.
If you know of a skeleton hidden away
In a closet and guarded and kept from the day
In the dark; and whose showings whose sudden display
Would cause grief and sorrow and life-long dismay
It's a pretty good plan to forget it.
If you know of a thing that will darken the joy
Of a man or a woman, a girl or a boy,
That will wipe out a mile or the least way annoy
A fellow or cause any gladness to cloy
It's a pretty good plan to forget it.
Beautiful Journey Through Life
Poet: Unknown
Let's go to the by-ways and walk with the Lord,
And to Him our troubles lay bare;
And I'm sure that He'll comfort our troublous hearts
And relieve us of worry and care.
Let us learn of the flowers that bloom by the way,
Of the birds that sing in the trees;
And drink in the beauties of clouds in the skies,
And the grain that sways in the breeze.
Let us learn in this walk of the beauties of life
As to Him we humbly confide;
Let us learn of His way. His love and His care
As meekly we walk by His side.
What a beautiful journey it would be through this life
If with others His glories we'd share;
And tell of His wondrous victory o'er death.
Of His presence revealed to us there.
Let us tell of our Savior ascended above
Who knows all our sorrows and strife;
Let us share of their burdens, their sorrows and woe.
On this wonderful journey through life.
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Conclusion
The next time you have a bad day, reread these poems about enjoying life and let their messages encourage and inspire you. Life is filled with challenges, but it is also filled with blessings, opportunities, and moments worth appreciating. When we focus on what is good, cherish the people around us, and make the most of today, we discover that happiness is often found in the simple things. May these poems remind you to smile more, worry less, and enjoy the gift of each new day.
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