Carpe Diem
(seize the day)
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Carpe Diem, the Latin phrase which inspired this eager figure, comes from
a poem by the ancient Roman poet Horace. Commonly translated as “seize
the day,” it can also be translated “harvest the day,” meaning
to harvest the fruits or the ripe and waiting opportunities of today. Dr.
Seuss also captures this warning in typical witty fashion: Waiting for the
fish to bite or waiting for wind to fly a kite. Or waiting around for Friday
night or waiting perhaps for their Uncle Jake or a pot to boil or a better
break or a string of pearls or a pair of pants or a wig with curls or another
chance. Everyone is just waiting. Made from glazed red earthenware clay, the
back of this limited edition piece displays the artist's signature stamp and
the LQP chop mark. Left to right-- 1" high, 1 5/8", 1".
