Carpe diem they say, but I'm in quite a mess;
I might have been taken hostage, more or less

It started this morning - the day was merely born -
when the early bird fought me for some worm

As I lay in defeat, I craved for a bit of cheese,
but the second mouse had gotten there first

That wasn't even the worst!

I'm now entangled in all these shades of blue...

You have to seize the day, before it seizes you