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Finding Your Reality

I hear again and again, of people searching for what is real, But looking for the answers that they seek is like climbing up a hill. Their truth and their authentic self, they seldom if ever will find, If all they do is listen to others and never use their mind. Based on the things I’ve seen and heard; this is my simple conclusion. The things we observe with our physical eyes are the illusion. The answers to all the questions we have are safely hid inside. Thoughts that are both eternal and true always within us abide. Each of us must follow our heart and our path we will discover, Listen within to the voice of our soul, clues we will uncover. Step by step, we’ll follow the path, trusting it’s the right way. We’ll live in the present, learning the lessons provided every day.

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/19/2023 3:41:00 AM

Their truth and their authentic self, they seldom if ever will find, If all they do is listen to others and never use their mind...truly! Congratulations on POTD, Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 10/19/2023 7:25:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. We all need to get to know ourselves better. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

David Fisher

Date: 10/18/2023 5:12:00 PM

Wonderful poem, Bill and a POTD to boot! Yes, we look for the answers that are already inside us, free of charge.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/18/2023 6:13:00 PM

Thanks, David. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 10/18/2023 7:43:00 AM

Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD, Dear Bill. 'Listen within to the voice of our soul" - how true! profound and wise thoughts wrapped in poetic verses.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/18/2023 3:30:00 PM

Thank you, Mala, for the kind and soulful comments, my friend. Enjoy your week. Bill

Jeanette Brewin

Date: 10/17/2023 11:59:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/18/2023 7:11:00 AM

Thank you, Jeanette, for the congratulations. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/17/2023 7:36:00 PM

The Bible states: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6.) NKJV. This how you find truth. Embrace reality. Your thoughts are beautiful and tender, my sweet friend. Congratulations, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 8:13:00 PM

Thanks for the congratulations and the comment from scripture, Brandy. I agree with you, my sweet friend. Smiles and hugs, Bill

Paige Hind

Date: 10/17/2023 5:56:00 PM

Congrats on your poem of the day! A lot of truth to this!

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 8:22:00 PM

Thank you, Paige, for the visit and comment, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/17/2023 5:26:00 PM

Hi Bill, Excellent choice for poem of the day. Congratulations! Enjoy the honor, my friend;-)Alexis

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 8:23:00 PM

Thanks, Alexis. It was a good day. Have a great week! Bill

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/17/2023 3:36:00 PM

Wonderful wisdom, Bill, all wrapped up in flowing cadence and rhymes! So succinct and spoken with an elegant clarity! Congratulations on your POTD my poet friend from the Lone Star State! Blessings. So happy for you!

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 3:48:00 PM

Thanks for the congrats and the mindful comments, Sam. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/17/2023 1:49:00 PM

A beautiful poem, Bill, wonderful, deep and wise. Heartfelt congratulations on POTD, my friend. :)

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 3:27:00 PM

Thank you, Evelyn, for the congratulations and the friendship. Poetry Soup is good for me and my mental health. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Deb M

Date: 10/17/2023 12:31:00 PM

Congratulations Bill….lovely to see your name up in lights!! Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 12:58:00 PM

Me too, Deb :-) Doesn't happen that often, my friend. Thanks for to congrats. Have a pleasant week! Hugs, Bill

Christina Bowring

Date: 10/17/2023 12:23:00 PM

Dear Bill- back again my friend to say a very heartfelt congratulations on POTD with your lovely, inspiring poem. A very worthy one too as I so enjoyed it and will continue to do so! Enjoy your celebratory day. Hugs and smiles to you both! :):)

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 1:00:00 PM

Thank you, our sweet friend. Hugs, Bill

Lin Lane

Date: 10/17/2023 12:16:00 PM

Congratulations on your potd, Bill. The voice of my heart speaks louder than my soul. Not always the best one to lead.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 1:02:00 PM

:-) That can happen, Lin. Life is a challenge at times, my friend. Have a pleasant week. Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/17/2023 12:10:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Wonderful write/advice. "Love It" Have a great/blessed day with your win......................

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 1:03:00 PM

Thanks for the congratulations, Paula. It's been a good day. Hugs, Bill

Jim Slaughter

Date: 10/17/2023 11:30:00 AM

Excellent advice, Bill...but not always so easy to follow. Great piece for POTD, at any rate.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 11:54:00 AM

True, Jim, it may not even be possible in today's world. Thanks for the congrats and the comment, my friend. Bill

Constance La France

Date: 10/17/2023 10:27:00 AM

Bill, I love your poem and its message, wonderful. I am trying to live in the present, to let go of the past, my grief to be specific, through my writing and poems using different forms. Congratulations on your POEM OF THE DAY honor.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 11:56:00 AM

Thanks for the Congratulations and the comments, Constance, my friend. I'm still trying and learning myself. Have a pleasant day. Bill

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:00 AM

Many a lesson learnt everyday from a great teacher and poet! Your insightful poetry quenches the mind and pleases the heart.. and is worthy to be highly rated, honoured and acknowledged.. Congratulations, Bill on your POTD honour! Truly deserved recognition! God bless you. My deepest regards and blessings.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 11:57:00 AM

Your words humble me, Besma. Thank you for them and your friendship. May peace and joy follow you all the days of your life. Bill

Joseph May

Date: 10/17/2023 8:38:00 AM

"Thoughts that are both eternal and true always within us abide," Very niceley penned Bill, Congrats on POTD

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 8:45:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph, it's always a pleasant surprise when I am the POTD. I hope your week is going well, my friend. Bill

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/17/2023 7:57:00 AM

Yes. Follow the LORD Jesus. God bless you and congrats on POTD. Love, Gina

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 8:06:00 AM

Amen, Kim. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Light. I happily share the POTD recognition with all of you that read and comment on my poetry, my friend. Have a blessed day! Bill

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/17/2023 7:34:00 AM

Bill, congratulations on POTD!

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 8:46:00 AM

Thanks, Tania. It's nice to get recognized ever once in a while. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/17/2023 7:27:00 AM

Hey neighbor! Congratulations on this fine POTD my friend! :)

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 8:47:00 AM

Surprise, surprise! :-) Thanks for the congrats, Linda, my East Texas friend.

Susan Lawrence

Date: 10/17/2023 7:25:00 AM

Beautiful sage words of wisdom dear Bill ! Your descriptions of evolution are welcomed. I agree about going inward to find the answers inside . We just have to quiet our mind and be still . Big hugs my friend and congratulations on POTD. Susa :)

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 8:50:00 AM

Thanks so much for the congrats and the hugs, Susan. I agree, as the Bible says, "Be still and know that I am God". I know I get in too big of a hurry and it's a challenge to slow down of listen sometimes. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

Ink Empress

Date: 10/17/2023 6:57:00 AM

Back to congratulate you on POTD! Well deserved! Keep shining always

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 8:51:00 AM

Thanks for the congratulations, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Silent One

Date: 10/17/2023 6:54:00 AM

Returning to congratulate you on POTD.. My wise friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:00 AM

Thanks, Silent One, for the return to congratulate me. It's all of you poets that are willing to read and comment on others poetry that really deserve the recognition. Have a great day! Bill

Stephan McBride

Date: 10/17/2023 6:11:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, love you inspiring and truthful words to seek

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 8:54:00 AM

Thanks for the congrats, Stephan. It's a rare day when I don't realize I've learned something new. Have a blessed day, my friend. Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/17/2023 6:00:00 AM

Back with BIG congrats on POTD, my friend. Enjoy your special day today, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 8:55:00 AM

Thank you, my dear friend. Have a great day! Bill