Bill Baker Poet Couplet

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Once More

You say you’ve heard it many times before
But maybe you need to hear it once more

It sure hasn’t changed to the way that you live
There’s not been a change in how much you give

Have you ever tried to live life for real
Instead of just living from thrill to thrill

If you listen closely to what is said
It will change the thoughts running through your head.

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Timothy Ray October 2, 2026 at 9:16 PM i hear this and write the same message, Bill, we are armed brothers in the message, amen....fight on!!!

David Smith June 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM Very true and well couched. Been without a computer for a while Bill but was given this Laptop and back in business. with lots of handwritten poems to post. Cheers David in NZ

Robert Pettit June 24, 2026 at 2:43 PM You have written these paired lines quite well. You have great writing talent; I can tell!

Beata Agustin June 20, 2026 at 11:37 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed. By the way, how are you?

Tahira Parveen May 24, 2026 at 11:44 AM Thanks for sharing Bill, great advice .

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri March 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM Great advices poem well crafted in fine rhyming. Kudos!! >>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<^^^^^>>> Plz also read and comment my newest poem too

Karen Croft February 13, 2026 at 3:40 AM Stopped by to read your poetry and see how you are doing?

Joe Maverick February 11, 2026 at 11:20 AM My only compliaint is to all those people..Who talked all over this write Instead of listening..lOl )))) btw well Done Bill.'

Brandy Nicole February 11, 2026 at 9:49 AM ' to live life for real. ' So difficult for many, but, it's better to live that way. Treating moments like a game saying, ' I'm a winner no matter what, ' is never a good idea. Wise words here, my dear sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy

Sara Kendrick February 2, 2026 at 5:15 AM Bill, most of the time we are trying to come up with a good reply to outdo the one we are hearing. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Great reminder that we should really listen. It has good flow, rhyming, and rhythm. Sara K

Gershon Wolf January 26, 2026 at 8:12 PM Listening has got to be the most neglected language skill ever.

Jennifer Proxenos January 24, 2026 at 11:05 AM I enjoy the way you write Bill, to the point and with passion. This poem is no exception. HOWEVER i do give as much as I can give, and I do get a thrill from that. I'm not afraid to meet, and if need be challenge anyone on something that is wrong, so I agree with what is right and therefore with what you write. Hugs Jennifer.

Jerry Brotherton January 1, 2026 at 7:07 AM So true my friend. Hearing and listening are not the same thing. I hope that 2026 brings you all the peace and happiness you can handle.

sara Etgen-Baker December 14, 2025 at 7:06 AM I enjoy the wisdom in your poem. Listening to one's own mind can be enlightening; doing so and acting can change one's reality. Well done, hubby Bill. Good to see you penning and sharing your wisdom <3

Darlene De Beaulieu December 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM Hello Bill, Only the person can change their mind. No one can do it for them. An early Merry Christmas. your Friend. /Darlene/

Paula Goldsmith December 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM I enjoyed reading your powerful "Once More" write. Great Picture.... Good to see you... Have a blessed day/weekend writing away.............