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A Hindrance Or a Help

What will become of doubt within? Will it become a loss or win? How does it grow or diminish? How will it look at the finish? Your thoughts may be in disarray, A constant hindrance day by day. Doubt at its worst to be complete, Must break your will and hope deplete. Or if by chance, you change your mind, Break its spell then hope you may find. Once a doubt has become distilled. You’ll find your confidence will build. For as you know, it’s all inside. It’s up to you … you must decide.

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Sotto Poet

Date: 3/7/2023 1:00:00 PM

Very contemplative in your journey of life, Bill. Your poetry captures the universal experience that we all go through every now and then. I appreciate the motivation that comes to the conclusion. Nicely done, my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/8/2023 6:24:00 AM

Like many things in life, we each have the choice of how we will deal with the experiences we are given in life. Our attitudes and openess, in many cases, determines what we will learn and how the experience will effect our life. Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry my friend. I hope all is well with you and you have a peaceful week. Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/27/2023 7:18:00 AM

A wonderful write with a great ending. So True. Have a wonderful day writing away...............

Bill Baker
Date: 3/6/2023 1:48:00 PM

Thank you my friend, for reading and commenting on my poetry. I'll visit again soon. Hugs, Bill

Aysha Nuwas

Date: 2/23/2023 9:06:00 PM

A lovely poem with a wise message!

Bill Baker
Date: 2/24/2023 4:57:00 PM

Thank you for the comments, Aysha. It's nice to see new people visiting my poetry. Have a great week! Bill

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 2/18/2023 4:36:00 AM

So true Bill. It's all inside and up to us. Thank you for sharing your insightful poem. Beautifully written and a fav for me :-)

Bill Baker
Date: 2/19/2023 5:11:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comments, Anne. I'll visit your poetry soon. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/15/2023 8:28:00 AM

Well written, Bill, and your poem speaks a truth....it's all inside! Thanks for sharing your words.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/15/2023 10:13:00 AM

Thanks for reading and commenting on them, Sara. Smiles ~ Healing Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/15/2023 6:49:00 AM

Wonderfully contemplating in quest of life, Bill. Your poem speaks to what everybody feels from time to time. I like the inspiration towards the end. Well done my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/15/2023 10:12:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay, it's good to be back and writing some again. :-) Have a great week my friend! Bill

Valsa George

Date: 2/14/2023 9:39:00 PM

Doubts and fears should not allow us to lose our hope and confidence. Once when doubt is removed from our mind, we will see an exponential rise in our confidence graph. As ever, a great sonnet, meaningful and thought provoking, dear Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 2/15/2023 10:11:00 AM

Thank you, Valsa, for your thoughtful comments. Smiles ~ Blessings my dear friend. Bill