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Getting a Grasp on Our Thoughts

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Take time to write. Writing is a healthy way to sort through, ponder ...

When trying to grasp thoughts through our mind’s haze, It’s like trying to escape a thought maze. As the bits and pieces accumulate, How will they connect, how will they relate? We try to relate them to things we know. Each thought should be placed right where it should go. So many topics to assimilate, We constantly add and have to update. Without clear focus they may lose their flow, By first burning to bright then losing their glow. Without definition, they will not last, Some good ideas will drift to the past. Give each thought it’s time, make sure it’s defined, It will be it’s best when finely refined.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/10/2023 11:45:00 AM

A wonderful/lovely ~ write/picture/ending. Have a blessed day...............

Bill Baker
Date: 12/10/2023 1:22:00 PM

Thanks for the visits, Paula. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, my friend. Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/10/2023 10:16:00 AM

Excellent poetic composition, Bill. Additionally, I believe that writing alleviates stress and assists us in navigating this mortal existence. Your poem is replete with advice on how to experience predominantly positive days.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/10/2023 1:25:00 PM

I'm certainly happy if it helps others in any way, my friend. Live if harder than usual around the world these days. We all need to stick together and encourage one another. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Bill

Regina Elliott

Date: 12/10/2023 9:11:00 AM

Wondrous poetic write, Bill. To me also, penning releases stress and helps us navigate through this earthly life. Keep on writing. ~

Bill Baker
Date: 12/10/2023 1:26:00 PM

Will do, my friend. Thanks for the comments and visits, Regina. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/9/2023 10:46:00 PM

Sometimes when your mind is racing and you're being bombarded with thoughts from every angle you struggle to make sense of it all. I find walking away and shutting my mind helps and later things seem a lot clearer.. Tom

Bill Baker
Date: 12/10/2023 8:52:00 AM

Sounds like a great way to deal with this problem, Tom, thanks for sharing how you handle it, my friend. Bill

Robert Schatz

Date: 12/9/2023 8:35:00 PM

Nice one Bill! I love "By first burning to bright then losing their glow" especially "burning to bright" Cheers!

Bill Baker
Date: 12/9/2023 9:28:00 PM

Thanks for the mindful comment, Robert. It's like a cigar, the brighter it burns, the sooner it ashes. Have a great weekend, my friend. Bill

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 12/9/2023 7:15:00 PM

There are good days and not so good days for forming thoughts. Your poem gives a lot of instruction on how to have mostly good days. Thank you for this poem.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/9/2023 9:29:00 PM

I agree, Hilda, they're not all good days. Thanks for the comments on my poetry, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 12/9/2023 6:20:00 PM

Lovely writing, always a joy to read your thoughts. God bless you, love, Gina

Bill Baker
Date: 12/9/2023 9:30:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and the cheerful comments, Gina. Bless you my dear friend. Love, Bill