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Our Final Test

Our final test will be graded When our breath has dissipated Life itself is our final test Final grade when we’re laid to rest Taking the test may make you snore If you don’t care about the score For the next one you’ll study more Then it hits I’m dead on the floor There’re no more chances to improve That was the final my last move What can I say when at the gate Please let me have a later date Your name is not here take a look Only those saved are in the book

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Sotto Poet

Date: 8/19/2022 7:05:00 PM

Bill, Back to offer my heartfelt congrats on being selected as the POTD with this stunning piece of writing that is chock full of wise words. Blessings

Bill Baker
Date: 8/20/2022 7:03:00 AM

Thank you, lasaad, for your kind comments. It is so easy to think we have plenty of time, but we just don't know when our time will be up. Blessings my friend, Bill

Tim Kitchen

Date: 8/18/2022 7:23:00 AM

Certainly makes you sit up and think!! Tim

Bill Baker
Date: 8/19/2022 2:29:00 PM

Good, it worked. :-) Life is good, but the next one will be better! Thanks for commenting, Tim. Have a great weekend my friend, Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/16/2022 11:41:00 AM

The judgment will be a somber moment. The rewards for the faithful, serendipitous. God bless you, Bill! May many heed the warning and go into eternity with a faithful heart. Congratulations on POTD!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/16/2022 5:30:00 PM

Thanks, Kim. I know you understand. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Deb M

Date: 8/16/2022 8:49:00 AM

So well written BBH and so well deserved my friend. Congratulations on POTD really happy when I saw your name. Cheers Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 8/16/2022 5:31:00 PM

Thank you, sweet Deb! I always like to hear from you. BBH my friend, Bill

Miranda Hawley

Date: 8/16/2022 6:39:00 AM

That sounds like sermon material to me. It is also the reason I don't believe in Purgatory.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/16/2022 8:22:00 AM

Thanks for your informed comment, Miranda. The concept of Purgatory in primarily a Catholic doctrine, but relates to the general jest of this poem. Thanks for sharing a little of how you think my friend. Hugs, Bill

Valsa George

Date: 8/14/2022 3:48:00 AM

The thought of the final test sends shudders through my nerves ! Yes, we are given enough chances to improve. If we don't make use of them in time, perhaps we will never get another chance ! Thanks for this timely warning ! Being away for two three days, missed a few POTDs. Congratulations dear friend on your honor

Bill Baker
Date: 8/15/2022 6:36:00 AM

Thanks for the congrats and the comments, Valsa. Glad to have you back. :-) In my humble opinion, somehow we will all end up where we are meant to be. Smiles and Blessings, Bill

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/14/2022 1:57:00 AM

You get back from life the effort you put into it I believe. I totally agree with “Life itself is our final test Final grade when we’re laid to rest” I do feel that when our life flashes before us like a movie we tend to judge ourselves as we feel the pain or joy we have caused others. I would hope my name is in the book. It might be in there under “P” for pest. You can be very proud of this POTD honor Bill. Congratulations! Blessings xxoo

Bill Baker
Date: 8/15/2022 6:39:00 AM

Thank you for the kind comments, Connie. My quest in this life is to spread Love, just be whom I'm meant to be and please my Creator. The rest will take care of itself. :-) Have a blessed week, my dear friend, Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/12/2022 9:32:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful and true write. Love this one. Hope our name is in that big heavenly book. Have a great/blessed day with your win.................

Bill Baker
Date: 8/12/2022 12:23:00 PM

I'm sure we're both in there, Paula. Thanks for the congrats my friend. Bill

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 8/12/2022 9:17:00 AM

Bill, congratulations on your potd honor with this beautiful write full of thought provoking words of wisdom... God bless... ~ Ani

Bill Baker
Date: 8/12/2022 12:22:00 PM

Thank you for the congrats and the visit, Ani. Hope you have a great week, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Constance La France

Date: 8/12/2022 8:52:00 AM

Bill, great poem, I too want to pass the test and strive each day to do just that, congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings ~Constance

Bill Baker
Date: 8/12/2022 12:20:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Constance. Me too, my friend. Enjoy your day! a poet friend in Texas, Bill

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/11/2022 7:56:00 PM

I want to pass the test. I want to be in the book. Congratulations Bill on POTD!!! I am very happy for you. ~Anaya

Bill Baker
Date: 8/12/2022 8:21:00 AM

I'm sure you're in there my friend. Thanks for the visit and comment. Hugs, Bill

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 8/11/2022 6:13:00 PM

Bill this write passed the test. Congrats on POTD. Wonderful construction and message in this poem.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/12/2022 8:22:00 AM

Thank you, Kenneth. See you there! A poet friend in Texas, Bill

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/11/2022 5:27:00 PM

Definitely first-rate, Bill. Congratulations on your P.O.T.D.!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/12/2022 8:25:00 AM

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

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 8/11/2022 5:04:00 PM

Congratulations, Bill, on your POTD with this superb write. Full of wisdom, an excellent Sonnet with a hint of lightheartedness. "There’re no more chances to improve" - so true! Love and BW, Dear Friend from Texas ~ Mala

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 8/11/2022 5:13:00 PM

It's a serious topic, Bill. Your poem presents profundity in a witty shell. BW ~ Mala

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2022 5:09:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Mala. I tried to make it light, but got more serious as I thought and wrote. :-) Have a blessed week my dear friend, Bill

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 8/11/2022 4:17:00 PM

Hey Bill Baker, congratulations on getting the honor of Potd. Superb writer... I'm sure you are enjoying your day... Cheers... Blessings

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2022 5:07:00 PM

Thanks, Paghunda. It's been a good day my friend. Bill

John Lawless

Date: 8/11/2022 12:27:00 PM

now wonder things are going to hell.....the gods are all correcting tests. congrats on POTD....wait....that could mean Pass One Test Daily......

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2022 2:31:00 PM

Made me smile, John. Thanks, Bill

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 8/11/2022 12:03:00 PM

Superb penning Bill bringing home the reality of being in the lann's book of life, lovely rhyme and flow with nice imagery. Congratulations on the POTD , richly deserved indeed. Blessings,Gordon

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2022 2:32:00 PM

Thanks, Gordon, I appreciate your reading and commenting on my poetry my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/11/2022 11:59:00 AM

When you're dead, you won't have any more chances. So sad indeed, and from what I've observed, many will wish they could turn back time. Always be ready ! Just my simple thinking. This is deep and powerful, my dear friend. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations Bill, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2022 2:41:00 PM

Thank you my sweet friend, Brandy. You comments are always so kind and thoughtful. I love the way you think! Just continue to be who you are and we will be blessed. Smiles ~ Blessings ~ Hugs for you my dear friend. Bill

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/11/2022 10:46:00 AM

Bill, Texas poet friend, congratulations on your POTD! I like Pangie's idea of celebration over a nice dinner with your wife. There is great wisdom in your words - one to pay heed to throughout life! Blessings!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2022 2:43:00 PM

I agree, dinner and candles will be a treat. :-) Thanks for the comment and the congrats my friend. Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/11/2022 10:07:00 AM

Congratulations , friend Bill! We dweebs on earth do grade God! Such arrogance! Zowie! Not one of us knows if this is our last day on this zany planet? Those last two lines are spectacular! Believers are falling in numbers, so….. I heard hell will be overcrowded. Many think the OT and NT are jive? Good luck to them. Celebrate this POTD honors. A nice dinner with your wife, some candles? Panagiota XXX

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2022 2:46:00 PM

I agree, Pnagiota. Your comments are accurate. I like the celebrate ideal my friend, candlelight dinner is doable. :-) Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry, Panagiota. It's always good to see you've visited. Hugs, Bill

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/11/2022 9:24:00 AM

Back again to congratulate you on POTD, Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2022 2:47:00 PM

Thanks my friend, Have a blessed day! Bill

Ann Peck

Date: 8/11/2022 8:41:00 AM

Very thought-provoking poem, Bill. We all need a nudge like this. Congrats on POTD!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2022 2:49:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and the comment, Ann. Always good to see a new name now and then. Your congratulations are appreciated. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/11/2022 7:07:00 AM

Looks like you've aced the Final Exam, Bill -- at least down here on earth. Congrats on POTD! ~ Gershon

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2022 2:51:00 PM

Thank you my witty and wise friend. I'm still learning and correcting as fast as I can. lol It's always good to see you have visited, Gershon. Have a great week! Bill

Susan Lawrence

Date: 8/11/2022 6:51:00 AM

Love this Bill . Poignant and so true . Wise words my friend. Congratulations on POTD! Hugs and blessings, Susan :)

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2022 2:52:00 PM

Thank you, Susan, for the congrats and the visit. May your days be blessed my friend! Hugs, Bill

Ken Rone

Date: 8/11/2022 6:12:00 AM

Heavy. I liked it. Best - Ken

Bill Baker
Date: 8/11/2022 2:53:00 PM

Thanks, Ken. Good to have a new visitor. Come again soon and I'll check your poetry out too. Bill