After reading the poems by Robert Frost, I found that the poem "Carpe Diem" spoke to me the most. A lot of Frost's poetry is about "seizing the day", something that I struggle with on a daily basis. "Carpe Diem" suggests that life is lost in the past and future, and today is not enjoyed to its fullest. There are lots of interesting thoughts and concepts in this poem, and I completely enjoy reading each of Robert Frost's writings.
The stress of life and school usually weighs pretty hard on my shoulders. Most of the time, I take the simple things in life for granted. With class, studying, and everyday chores, my stress level is usually high. I feel guilty for looking past all of the wonderful things in my life, like my family, friends, and sorority sisters.
I am so fortunate to have a loving, supportive family. They are my rock and I love them unconditionally. Even during my most stressful days, I should take the time to give them a call and just catch up on life. Taking my family for granted shouldn't be an option, because I know that some people don't get to experience such love like we have.
As much as school and class stress me out, I never stop to actually think about how fortunate I am to have the "college experience". So many young people don't get to go to college, and would love to have the everyday school life that I take for granted and even complain about.
Lastly, I am thankful for my sorority sisters. I joined Zeta Tau Alpha my first year of college, and they have literally become my life. I have grown so much as a person since joining my sorority, and I wish that everyone could experience the joys of joining a Greek organization. I would do anything in this world for my sisters, and I know they feel the same way about me. They are truly my "home away from home", and I don't thank them enough for that.
In closing, I am so glad I read Robert Frost's poem, "Carpe Diem", because it made me take a step back and look at what a great life I have, and remembering how blessed I truly am.
"..but bid life seize the present?; it lives less in the present; than in the future always; and less in both together; than in the past. The present; is too much for the senses..."- Robert Frost
