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Gifts We're Given

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Posted as Free Verse, but written in Lind30WCU, created by Robert Lindley.

A pennding new form.

We’re given a heart to love with We’re given a mind to think with We’re given a Creator to humble us We’re given experiences for blessings and lessons in life

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 6/2/2022 3:31:00 AM

well said, dearest one. We're given so much yet we still complain. Thanks for sharing some beautiful thoughts in just a few short lines.

Bill Baker
Date: 6/2/2022 8:29:00 AM

Thanks for the comment, Sara. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/18/2022 8:56:00 AM

We are given and given and given and given so I hope we are also saying "thank you".

Bill Baker
Date: 3/18/2022 4:59:00 PM

Better be or the giving may stop. Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/8/2022 10:41:00 AM

What a "beautiful" write. Love It. Have a great/blessed day...........

Bill Baker
Date: 3/8/2022 4:14:00 PM

Thank you, Paula. Hugs, Bill

Sally Eslinger

Date: 3/8/2022 4:57:00 AM

Bill, hello. This new form well suits your voice. You’ve spoken volumes here in a few lines. A fine work! sally

Bill Baker
Date: 3/8/2022 7:09:00 AM

Thank you, Sally. I like the flexibility in the different variations of the Lind30 form of poetry. Your comments are encouraging, a joy to read. Hugs, Bill

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/8/2022 4:48:00 AM

Nicely written reminders to be grateful for Bill. I hope all is well :)

Bill Baker
Date: 3/8/2022 7:07:00 AM

Still working on balance in my daily life, Heidi. I got another day, life is good, and I am well. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/7/2022 5:35:00 AM

Much to be thankful for. Well said, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/7/2022 6:45:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay. Seeing what's going on in the world makes me realize how fortunate my life is and has been. Bill

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/6/2022 10:47:00 PM

So so true my friend but I must admit I have found more humbleness since joining this poetry site, than I ever did before, you being one of the them Bill . Hugs and blessings. Jennifer .

Bill Baker
Date: 3/7/2022 6:48:00 AM

Thank you, Jennifer. You're a humble person in my sight, and our relationship has developed through our willingness to accept each other and our thoughts through poetry. Hugs, Bill

Deb M

Date: 3/6/2022 6:15:00 PM

Hey Bill….nice uplifting little poem…..lovely!x

Bill Baker
Date: 3/7/2022 6:50:00 AM

Wanted to write a few in the Lind30 forms. Thanks for your comments, Deb the poetess. :-)