Growing Up

(G)etting taller, larger, or smarter (R)eady to change things up (O)pening up to new and different ideals (W)anting to have more personal control (I)nterested in deeper understanding (N)oticing people in need (G)iving without expecting something in return (U)ndertaking more personal responsibilities (P)articipating in activities with purpose

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Maria Williams

Date: 10/10/2023 9:30:00 PM

I've never attempted an Acrostic Bill. This one of yours is masterfully crafted. (G)iving without expecting something in return. So important. I can tell you are one of those types of people. Hugs

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

Many thanks, for the kind words, my friend. Thanks for reading so many of my poems today. You're the best! I'll be back for a visit to your poetry soon. Hugs, Bill

Gary Radice

Date: 10/9/2023 4:46:00 AM

Nice words Bill. Now, if only this could be taught at all schools. Cheers - Gary

Bill Baker
Date: 10/9/2023 7:06:00 AM

I agree, Gary. Teaching to the test is killing most of these characteristics. Thanks for the visit, my friend. Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/6/2023 7:56:00 AM

Bill, your acrostic on the essence of maturity is beautifully crafted. It resonates with profound insights and offers a wealth of wisdom. It captures the essence of gracefully embracing the passing years. Another Fave for my list.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/7/2023 1:46:00 PM

Thanks for you visits and comments, my dear friend. It's always a pleasure to see you've dropped by. Have a pleasant weekend Lasaad. Bill

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/3/2023 10:46:00 AM

Hey, way to go. I liked the puzzle.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/3/2023 3:38:00 PM

Thanks for a first visit, Hilda, I hope to see you again. I'll be visiting your poetry soon. Bill

Sally Eslinger

Date: 10/3/2023 9:04:00 AM

Hi Bill! Good to see you again! I thought of you often this past month. Truth fits the words & format lke a hand in a leather glove in this acrostic! Superbly penned. xox sally

Bill Baker
Date: 10/3/2023 3:43:00 PM

Thank you, Sally, for the visit and comments. I hope to visit your poetry more often this month. Have a great week, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/2/2023 3:50:00 PM

WoW! Bill, What a well-written acrostic on what it truly means to” be” grown up. I found this to be such a meaningful write filled with wisdom and much depth. Well done. Enjoy the rest of your day;-) Alexis

Bill Baker
Date: 10/2/2023 4:23:00 PM

Thank you so much, Alexis. Your visits and comments mean a lot to me, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Tom Woody

Date: 10/2/2023 8:22:00 AM

Ahh what we always hope for - offspring that have altruistic qualities. The generation today has been sold on the false doctrine of Meism. Nice when there are exceptions Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 10/2/2023 3:17:00 PM

You're right on today's generation except for the few, Tom. Thanks for the visit and comment, my friend. Bill

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 10/1/2023 5:11:00 PM

A great poem my friend. Giving without expecting something in return. Wonderful words to describe growing up.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/2/2023 3:18:00 PM

Thanks for the comment, Jerry. That's a good quality for everyone. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/1/2023 2:01:00 PM

A wonderful Acrostic write. Life and "Growing Up" can be hard. I have been off for 3 weeks. Have a blessed day writing away......................

Bill Baker
Date: 10/2/2023 3:43:00 PM

Glad to have you back, Paula, I hope all is well with you now? Thanks for the visit and comments, my friend. Bill You were missed.

Silent One

Date: 10/1/2023 12:38:00 PM

I think we all go through this.. An excellent acrostic giving an insight into ageing.. some do it with grace, but some with disgrace...

Bill Baker
Date: 10/2/2023 3:44:00 PM

That's true, nice insight, my friend. Thanks for the visit and comment. Bill

Ink Empress

Date: 10/1/2023 8:13:00 AM

“Giving without expecting” that line stood out for me, i think growth is something that comes from a deep place and understanding. And you’ve described it so eloquently here Bill! A brilliant acrostic i loved reading this, i think its important to notice others in need and undertake personal responsibilities too. Very well said . A fave for me

Bill Baker
Date: 10/2/2023 3:47:00 PM

For some reason, I've always enjoy giving more than receiving. I so want others to feel loved and cared for. Thanks for your soulful comments, my friend, and thanks for the FAV! Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/1/2023 4:55:00 AM

This is a very profound and evocative write with brilliant depth and thought provoking lines about growing up.. The way you've delivered the emotions & sense of responsibilities that come aligned with it, ah, it's absolutely excellent.. Well written, an acrostic poem! A FAV for me :)

Bill Baker
Date: 10/2/2023 3:54:00 PM

Thank you for the mindful comments, Hiya, your thoughts are very mature. I think of all the subjects I taught in High School, the three years I taught Personal Responsibility were the most rewarding. Many of my students started out with little desire to take on responsibility with my offering a reward (beyond a good grade). By the end of the first six weeks, most of them were all -in so to speak. We all grew through the experience and because many of them were on the team I coached, it led to a State Championship in Cross Country Running. Thanks for the FAV, my friend. :-) Bill

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/1/2023 2:40:00 AM

A well-written acrostic (never wrote one in my life) It is so well flowing and a pleasure to read.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/2/2023 3:55:00 PM

These were my first two, Victor. I'll do better once I learn a little more about the form. Thanks for the visit and comments, my friend. Bill

Akkina Downing

Date: 9/30/2023 8:56:00 PM

Oh this is very nice, Bill :)

Bill Baker
Date: 9/30/2023 9:49:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Akkina. Have a great weekend, my friend. Bill

Miranda Hawley

Date: 9/30/2023 8:14:00 PM

Are you talking about a child growing up or the growing up that us adults need to do from time to time? I mean I'd rather be a Toys R Us kid. Anyways nice job with this and explaining growing up.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/30/2023 8:18:00 PM

More of the growing up we do as young people, or young adults, Miranda. Thanks for the visit, my friend. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/30/2023 1:50:00 PM

A nicely done, Acrostic, Bill. It flowed naturally and described 'growing up.' I'll have to try this form. You inspired me. hugs, hugs, me,

Bill Baker
Date: 9/30/2023 5:35:00 PM

Thanks Sara, I'm sure you'll do fine with this form. Hugs, Bill

Karen Jones

Date: 9/30/2023 10:15:00 AM

Ah you described it well. Great job Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/30/2023 5:35:00 PM

Thanks, Karen ... My first two in this form. Have a good day, my friend. Bill