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Evil Thoughts In the Night

When evil thoughts come in the night Initially there’s quite a fright Some things about them are not right Even though it’s just a bad dream It is an illusion it seems Trying to take me to extremes I know a way to take control For evil thoughts will take their toll I need to listen to my soul I’ll focus my mind on God’s Love While channeling peace from above I’ll fly away just like a dove The evil thoughts won’t win the hour Its courage will turn and cower In the presence of Love’s power Now that victory is assured Because throughout my faith endured My peaceful sleep again secured

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/10/2022 11:16:00 AM

Hmmm, I don't think I ever have evil thoughts. I only dream things that are perhaps people doing evil things, like in tv shows I watch. For me, it's more about "not doing enough good things" I just live my simple life, hoping that will be enough for me in the end!! What are these evil thoughts people get??

Bill Baker
Date: 8/10/2022 4:49:00 PM

Evil thoughts to me, in a dream, are thoughts about doing something that I know isn't right. Like think about hurting someone because they are hurting their wife, are taking advantage of a salesperson because I know they need a sale. ( like a car salesman ). Taking advantage of a person when they were hurt and vulnerable. Those kind of thoughts are evil to me. I don't want to think thoughts that are not loving and thoughtful of others and myself. Hope this helped, it's not what most think.

Terrell Martin

Date: 8/9/2022 9:28:00 AM

Hello again, Bill. As usual, this poem hits another high mark, philosophically speaking. Your writings always speak to deeper truths and that's why I always enjoy coming back for more. Keep 'em coming. Terry

Bill Baker
Date: 8/9/2022 1:03:00 PM

Thank you, Terry, for reading and commenting on my poetry. I just write about the things that I read and think about. I seem to have a need to write about some things at certain times, and try to follow to voice within. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/6/2022 4:04:00 PM

Bill, Sometimes when we're trying to catch some shut-eye, evil emotions or bad dreams wake us up. But if we keep our attention on the love that God has for us, we would be able to transform our anxiety into a feeling of serenity.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/6/2022 5:10:00 PM

Thanks for understanding my poem, Lasaad. Medicine brings on bad dreams sometimes, but most of what I call bad dreams are just symbolically trying to help me see the solutions to what's troubling me. :-) Thanks for commenting my friend. Bill

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/5/2022 9:58:00 AM

Nightmares and bad dreams are pretty scary - if i have one that woke me up during the night or I remember it in the morning have a short Greek saying, mostly prayer that i say silently to myself. Nice one Bill, well penned, hugs and blessings my friend, Jennifer.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/5/2022 12:12:00 PM

Thanks, Jennifer. we each have our own way, we just all need a way to let them go or heal them. :-) Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/2/2022 2:28:00 AM

Hello friend, Bill. Learning how to live with demons is a learning process. There are many ways. Gratefulness for the good and the evil, we learn from is.best. Knowing God is in charge, no matter what ….is the best solution. Thumbs up on this poem. Panagiota xxx

Bill Baker
Date: 8/2/2022 8:08:00 AM

Thanks for your input, Panagiota, I agree with your thoughts. :-) Have a blessed week my friend. Hugs, Bill

Valsa George

Date: 8/1/2022 9:12:00 PM

Occasionally our sleep gets broken by wicked thoughts or nightmares !But by focussing on God's love, we will be able to divert our fright into a state of calm and our sleep will be restored. A fine poem, dear friend !

Bill Baker
Date: 8/2/2022 8:09:00 AM

It works for me, Valsa. Thanks for your thoughts on my poetry my friend. Hugs, Bill

Miranda Hawley

Date: 8/1/2022 7:43:00 PM

Dreams are funny things. Often they don't mean anything, but you seem to be describing a distraction in the open of your poem, and a realization and last a turn to God for the answer. One night after a devotion I went to bed in tears. I had a "dream" of crawling in a race, but an angel picked me up, and another held my hand and ran with me. It was my assurance that God was taking my effort of a crawl and turning me into the "racer" He wants me to be. It was an "inner calm" to turmoil.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/2/2022 8:11:00 AM

Great example of what I was trying to convey, Miranda, thanks for the mindful input my friend. Hugs, Bill

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/1/2022 6:37:00 PM

I’d say, allow the thoughts that appear to play out, as we nonchalantly watch. There is no shame in viewing demons of our past or energies we attract. Assigning no ownership to them, they remain unfed and so recede. However, if we repress or sublimate them, they are likely to resurface again. Great musings here, Bill, enjoyed this line of contemplation

Bill Baker
Date: 8/2/2022 8:12:00 AM

As I enjoyed your excellent thoughts on facings our demons, Unseeking Seeker. Thank you for reading and commenting on my poetry my friend. Have a blissful week! Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/1/2022 3:29:00 PM

Outstanding poem, Bill. You nailed this one with your insightful words about banishing those evil thoughts that seep through our subconscious while we're asleep. They are frightening, but focusing on that which is bigger than us does send those thoughts and fears packing. Thanks for your words, dearest Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/1/2022 4:27:00 PM

You always get me, Sara, and I'm glad you do. :-) Nothing but Love, Bill

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/1/2022 10:26:00 AM

Even as we sleep he's watching over us, we only have to open our heart to let him in. Hope you have a great week ahead Bill. Tom

Bill Baker
Date: 8/1/2022 4:26:00 PM

Thanks, Tom, I intend to have a great one this week. :-) Blessings my friend, Bill

Deb M

Date: 8/1/2022 9:22:00 AM

Lovely poem BBH….Sleep well tonight my friend keep those evil thoughts at bay! Debx you have mail

Bill Baker
Date: 8/1/2022 9:43:00 AM

Interrnet went down Sat, Ouch! It's been tough. Thanks for the comment my friend. Hugs. Bill