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HUMILITY A humble person is more concerned about what is right than ...

humility is not ability, it is a buried treasure not a talent, but a manifestation of love, flowing through man

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Zyrool Gifford

Date: 5/14/2024 1:36:00 PM

Few but powerful words, my friend.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/13/2024 7:49:00 AM

Very cool,Bill…is not ability…it is something else…some scratch their heads at the thought, thinking it weakness, yet it is strength. Hugs ~ Kim

Bill Baker
Date: 5/13/2024 2:26:00 PM

Absolutely a strength, Kim. Jesus is our example. Thanks for the visit and comment, my friend. Not active right now but am trying to at least respond to comments and congratulate those POTD's. Have a great week! Bill

Maria Fernandez-Garcia

Date: 5/10/2024 3:33:00 PM

My dear Bill, this monoku has only a few words to express a feeling, but it has a world to show to others what it really is important in life. I do agree every word, so easy to undestand, so easy it would be if we all think the same.. I'm really enchanted about your monoku. For me is a Fav. Thank you my dear Texan friend. Love every touch of your poetry. Blessings!

Bill Baker
Date: 5/10/2024 7:05:00 PM

Thank you, Maria. Your visit and comments have lifted my spirit today. Life is a little challenging right now and it's nice to have a FAV to put a smile on my face. Smiles and Blessings. Hugs, Bill

Joe Maverick

Date: 5/9/2024 4:43:00 AM

The depth of the message here is enhanced by It's simplicity Bill, may you enjoy 'happy trails' Until we meet in the Lords presence.!

Bill Baker
Date: 5/9/2024 6:36:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and the comments, Joe. The way the world is headed, it may be sooner than we think. Blessings for you and yours, my friend. Bill

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/7/2024 8:49:00 AM

This is well said.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/9/2024 6:37:00 PM

Thank you for the visit and comment, Richard. I was thinking about humility and decided these thoughts would fit nicely into a Monoku. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/6/2024 5:05:00 PM

Yes humble people should be valued and cherished more, they make the way easier and brighter for so many~

Bill Baker
Date: 5/6/2024 5:19:00 PM

I agree, Michelle, we should all appreciate those that sacrifice for others. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/5/2024 7:58:00 PM

Amen, brother! ~ Working on it...

Bill Baker
Date: 5/6/2024 5:17:00 PM

Thanks, my friend. I can't seem to get myself going again. One day soon another poem will come, I hope. Have a great week! Bill

Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/5/2024 1:30:00 PM

Bill, this is a great philosophy of life lesson that cannot be understated. Wonderful to see things like this expressed with such beauty.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/5/2024 6:58:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and kind comment, Duke. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Tom Woody

Date: 5/5/2024 10:56:00 AM

Hey Uncle Bill this is a genuine truth, one not easily embraced or practiced, yet ultimately essential

Bill Baker
Date: 5/5/2024 6:58:00 PM

Very true, Tom, my ego is quite the challenge at times. :-) Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 5/3/2024 4:28:00 AM

Very true my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/4/2024 12:23:00 PM

Nice to have your visit and comment, Jerry. You are a true friend and fine poet. Have a great week! Bill

Jay Narain

Date: 5/2/2024 10:22:00 AM

Very true.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/4/2024 12:24:00 PM

Thanks for agreeing, Jay. I think most people here on the soup know this in their heart. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Silent One

Date: 5/2/2024 10:13:00 AM

Very true my friends, sadly some lack it...

Bill Baker
Date: 5/4/2024 12:26:00 PM

I agree, Silent One; many lack it and then some are working hard to move in the right direction when it comes to humility. Thanks for the visit and comment on my first poem back. I'll be writing more and reading more this month. Have a pleasant week, my friend. Bill

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/2/2024 6:33:00 AM

Dear Bill, your reflection on humility is profound and insightful. You capture the essence of humility as a hidden gem within each individual, not dependent on talent but on the manifestation of love. I love how your words highlight the transformative power of humility as it flows through us, guiding our actions and interactions with others. It's important to have humility in fostering genuine connections and a sense of unity and compassion within humanity. Wonderful!! - Blessings, Daniel

Bill Baker
Date: 5/2/2024 8:03:00 AM

Thank you for your visit and your kind comments, Daniel. They are both encouraging and inspirational at the same time. With God's help, I will continue to diminish the power of ego in my life and allow the power of Love to let humility to flow through me. Smiles and Blessings my friend. Have a great week! Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/2/2024 4:46:00 AM

Wise words from a humble heart--kudos for your divine words, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/2/2024 8:12:00 AM

Thank you for the visit and thoughtful comments, my dear friend. I'll try to read, write and comment more this month. I hope all is well with you and yours, Vijay. Have a great week! Bill

Mike Gentile

Date: 5/2/2024 4:20:00 AM

Bill, your Monoku is beautiful and wise and aspirational all at the same time! I loved it! Happy Thursday!!

Bill Baker
Date: 5/2/2024 8:14:00 AM

Thanks, Mike. Just one of those things that wouldn't give up until I wrote it. Happy, Thursday to you, too, my friend. Bill

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 5/2/2024 2:26:00 AM

I must add my own although not all will agree, but humility is recognising that God is great and we are mere ants in comparison. Otherwise, I loved your picture and your monokus. Blessings.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/2/2024 8:18:00 AM

I totally agree with your words, Victor. Along with the scripture, "with God all things are possible", I'd add without him nothing good is possible. My life would be pointless without God's Love. Blessings my friend. Bill

Ink Empress

Date: 5/2/2024 12:24:00 AM

So well written and delivered in few words dear bill, i havent been reading your work for a while and thought of visiting today, and i must say these words are profound and much needed as a reminder to all too. Humility something that is needed and is precious! Pleasure always reading your work. Sending you light always. Hope you are doing well my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/4/2024 12:28:00 PM

I haven't been writing anything for you to read, my friend. Thanks for the visit and comment. Light and Love to you and those you love. Bill

Robert Schatz

Date: 5/1/2024 10:20:00 PM

...and women :)

Bill Baker
Date: 5/4/2024 12:29:00 PM

Mankind made it one to many syllables. lol You are correct though. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 5/1/2024 8:45:00 PM

There's great wisdom in this poem.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/4/2024 12:37:00 PM

Thank you, Hilda, for the visit and comment. Have a pleasant day, my friend. Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/1/2024 5:44:00 PM

Enchanting and astute Monoku dear Bill. The enormous issue was beautifully expressed by you. Dishonesty is a hidden gem, not a skill. Beyond mere skill, it is a profound expression of love that permeates every individual.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/4/2024 12:40:00 PM

Thank you for the visit and comment, my friend. I haven't been on poetry soup accept to read the POTD each day in 3 weeks. I'm going to try and get on a few days a week in May. I hope all is well with you and life is treating you well. Have a pleasant week. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/1/2024 5:35:00 PM

what a delightful and wise Monoku, my dear hubby. I agree..humility is not a talent but a manifestation of love. Well said! hugs from eastside writing bear

Bill Baker
Date: 5/4/2024 12:19:00 PM

Thanks, my eastside writing bear, you're the best! Love, Bill

Deb M

Date: 5/1/2024 5:02:00 PM

Brilliantly said my brudda from anudda mudda hehe! Lovely Bill! Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 5/4/2024 12:18:00 PM

You are so cute with your comments, Deb. They bring a smile to my face! Thanks for the being my sister from anudda mudda. :-) Big hugs, Bill