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Carpe diem is a unique form of literature that encourages its readers to be fearless in
the face of death and to appreciate life in its uncertainty. Through language, images, and vivid metaphors, opportunistic poets inspire their readers to take advantage of the present moment, seize the day, and create their own story. The Opportunity Muse literature reminds us that life is limited and that its beauty can be found in passing moments of joy and sadness Also Carpe Diem is considered to be an eternal theme in English literature. Being pervasively spread through all ages, it is indeed of universal significance, reflecting one of the important philosophical issues of human world. Albeit this phrase was first created by Horace in ancient Rome, it has greatly influenced the renaissance poetry and the metaphysical poetry of the 17th century. This paper sets out to analyze different representations of Carpe Diem or its variations in various literary forms, namely, poetry, fiction and even film.

After these contemplations it is safe to say that the connotation of this theme is the

concrete reflection of positive philosophy of life, rather than the seemingly negative ways of living life in common sense preservation of beauty, love or memories, it is a rather timeless issue that was particularly popular during the Renaissance, but is still omnipresent in its relevance Nowadays, there are numerous possibilities to preserve what is destined to fade sooner or later. Carpe Diem plays its due significance in the conflicts between human studies and theology, secularism and afterlife, feudalism and humanism in the history of human thoughts. The paper presents the selected poems of three Metaphysical poets and reference to the odes of Horace who coined the term "Carpe Diem". The selected poems, discuss in details the notions of lusty chase, modesty, seduction with a highly intellectualized, strange imagery, paradoxes and unification of extremely complicated thoughts.

An amalgamation of amorous, religious and cynical themes is perceptible in metaphysical poetry. Instead of analyzing and elaborating the literary works incorporating concept of carpe diem, this research paper uses different poems to define and clarify the definition and varied shades of "Carpe Diem". The study of three metaphysical poems defines the concept of carpe diem independently and comprehensively. The focal points of the paper are the meaning, influence and significance of Carpe Diem in literature and poetry in particular and its relation to human life.