Bill Baker Poet Rhyme

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Hard Working

I’ve worked hard, my muscles are sore.
It’s hard to sleep because I snore.
She said, “it’s time, I’ll have no more,
To the couch”, she evened the score.

Don’t think bad of her, she was right.
After all this was the third straight night.
I had the chance to save my plight,
The choice to work on wasn’t bright.

Another day’s work still to do,
I guess I could just hire a crew.
Straighten it up when they are through.
What to do, I don’t have a clue.

I need to learn to slow the pace.
Take a few days, it’s not a race.
Fruit trees and flowers all in place.
Puts a smile on my sweetheart’s face.

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Darlene De Beaulieu February 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM Hello Bill, My husband use to snore, that did not bother me. What bother34d me was when he stopped snoring, i had to wake him up. To see if he was alright. Your friend, Darlene/ Enjoy your evening my friend.

Jennifer Proxenos January 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM Hi Bill, My husband used to snore but since having a serious operation, nothing to do with snoring, i have not heard him once since. I must agree it was hard hearing my daring snoring, but believe it or not, I got used to it. Hugs, Jennifer

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri November 26, 2025 at 2:11 AM A lovely fantastic poem in fab rhyming. Kudos!! ????°°?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<< Plz also read and comment on my newest poem

Robert Sidwell November 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM Really enjoyed and related to your fun poem Bill! Hope you are doing well!

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh October 17, 2025 at 12:10 AM Yes rest and pacing are essential for harmony at home and happiness in relationships.Enjoyed the poem. Bill Baker October 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM Thanks for stopping by and reading my poetry, Akham. I'm inactive right now but check in from time to time. Bill

CayCay Godwin October 15, 2025 at 4:07 AM Love and relate to the pic. Well written poem and if true, yes, slow pace for joy in labor to take place. As for the snoring, you should have married a deep sleeper which is advice way too late to help you. Enjoyed the read and wish to thank you for comments on my POTD. Bill Baker October 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM I am on much lately, but was happy to see your poem was POTD, CayCay. I miss the social side of poetry soup while I'm inactive. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

Charles Messina October 8, 2025 at 6:02 AM I love this, Bill. For sure this must have put a smile on Sara's face, it put one on mine. Hope you are doing well, my friend. All the best, Charlie Bill Baker October 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM Thanks for the comment, Charlie. Have a great weekend, my friend. Bill

Regina Elliott October 4, 2025 at 11:23 AM Hi Bill, as we age sometimes we take on more physically than we should. I was a good walker until my early 60’s when arthritis took my long walks away from me. My brother on Long Island is 66, and still goes into his labor job, but I think he’s thinking about retirement in the next few years. Well composed poem and I surely can relate. Autumn Saturday evening blessings to you and Sara :) Bill Baker October 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM I did fine until I hit 80, then had to give up the lawn work and hedge trimming. LOL Thanks for the comment, Regina, I'm not active right now, but still check in from time to time. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

Yann Rolland September 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM delicious poem, i know well the spirit, i cut the grass" yesterday, took me two hours, now i feel easy and be calm till spring superb poem my friend wishes Bill Baker October 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM Thanks, Yann. Just checking in, I'm inactive for the time being, my friend. Have a pleasant weekend! Bill

Daniel Henry Rodgers September 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM Hey Bill, totally cracked me up while still feeling so real! I love how you mixed humor with the honest grind of hard work and the little domestic battles that come with it. I could totally picture the scene, the sore muscles, the snoring, the “couch consequence,” and making your sweetheart smile, perfect. Super relatable and charming. Autumn Blessings, Bill, Daniel Bill Baker October 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM Thanks for the comment, my friend; I got a smile out of it. I'll be inactive for a while, struggling a bit right now. No serious medical reasons, but a few troubling thoughts on my mind lately. Blessings my friend, Bill

Kim Rodrigues September 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM Indeed a hard worker! Keep that smile on her face :) Bill Baker October 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM Thanks Kim, I'll be taking a break for a while. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend, Bill

sara Etgen-Baker September 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM yes, your lawn care skills put a smile on my face but your the aerobic lawn mowing man, and I worry about you...glad you're slowing down a bit....GRRRR Bill Baker October 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM Had to since I want to be around for a few more years at least, my love. Hugs, Bill

Rowena Velasco September 27, 2025 at 5:16 AM Love the humor and honesty here,.great reminder to slow down and enjoy life’s simple joys! Bill Baker October 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM Thanks Rowena. I've had to give the yard work up since turning 80. Too hard on my heart and muscles (what's left of them) LOL Smiles ~ Blessings my friend, Bill

Quoth Theraven September 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM Hello Bill, Fine ideas fresh from the ideal life in this write. The work will always be there waiting for you. "Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow" -Mark Twain Bill Baker October 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM Smart guy, that Twain fellow. Thanks for the comment, my friend. Have a great weekend! Bill