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My Authentic Sara

A metaphor for a beautiful flower in a lovely vase, Is your beautiful smile on your lovely face. When the stresses of life make it hard to cope. I look to my “rainbow” who always gives hope. You’re a woman among women, a natural world beater. With strength enough to be a world leader. The illusion is fading, I’m beginning to see, The authentic Sara as she’s meant to be. You refused to give up, you just wouldn’t stop, You’ve found your life’s purpose and risen to the top. Your voice must be heard, you’ve stories to tell, With depth and meaning, you write them so well. You never could have shared the love from within, If not for your courage, to sit down and begin.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/4/2021 4:56:00 PM

I'd sure be on Cloud Nine if I were Sara. A marvelous tribute, Bill. :) gw

Bill Baker
Date: 12/5/2021 10:48:00 AM

She's a poetry souper now, Sara-Etgen Baker, check out her poem in response. She writes articles and novels. Thanks for the comment. Bill

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/2/2021 4:41:00 PM

Hello Bill Baker, a lovely tribute to to Sara. Your poet friend. Darlene.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/3/2021 11:35:00 AM

Hello Bill baker, that explains a lot. Enjoy your day my poet friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/3/2021 7:41:00 AM

Thank you Darlene. She's more than mere words can explain, but I try anyway. Have a great day my friend, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/2/2021 3:45:00 PM

ahhh! Your words humble me. Had it not been for you, my hero, I would never have had the courage to begin writing in my 60s! You're my editor extraordinair!

Bill Baker
Date: 12/3/2021 7:43:00 AM

Thank you my Eastside writing bear, Your Westside writing bear.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 12/2/2021 1:38:00 PM

Super fine tribute to your Sara, Bill. I really enjoyed the rhyme and flow of this sonnet. Well done!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/2/2021 3:46:00 PM

You should know that I could not be the writer I am today, had Bill not given me the courage and means to pursue my teenage writing dream at the age of 60. He's quite a guy.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/2/2021 2:33:00 PM

If you'd like to read a poem she wrote about how she sees me, go to her page here at poetry soup. Sara Etgen-Baker. She is a writer more than a poet, but I loved what she wrote about me. Over shot it a little in my humble opinion. lol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/2/2021 10:04:00 AM

how wonderful to have this kind of woman in your life. She is a real winner. This is a great poem, Bill.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/2/2021 3:46:00 PM

How wonderful it is for me to have a husband like Bill in my life.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/2/2021 2:35:00 PM

Thanks Andea, 39 years this next April. She just joined poetrysoup, check out her page. Hugs, Bill

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 12/2/2021 8:02:00 AM

A beautiful Sonnet for your wife.. Bill Baker... Best wishes... Keep inspiring and writing... God bless... ~ Ani

Bill Baker
Date: 12/2/2021 2:36:00 PM

Thank you for your comments Anitha, very mindful. God bless you, Bill

Deb M

Date: 12/2/2021 5:19:00 AM

Hey Bill….a lovely poem about Sara….she sounds very special to you Bill! You have mail! Debx

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/2/2021 3:47:00 PM

you should know that Bill is equally special!

Bill Baker
Date: 12/2/2021 5:27:00 AM

Thanks for the soup mail Deb. Yes, Sara is very special to me ... wife for 39 years next April 30. She just signed up for poetry soup, check her page for a poem about how she sees me. lol Yes, I loved it! Bill Hugs