Our Legacy

As obvious as it may seem, Our higher life we must redeem. To get full value, its true worth, It’s not a given at one’s birth. First acknowledged, then understood, Overcome ego, become good. Use your energy to create, Our deeper thoughts our true estate. To share the truth that we have gleamed, Our higher self must be redeemed. Legacy: our thoughts repeated. Shows our life is not completed. Life goes on; it is eternal. The body: only a kernel.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/18/2022 9:01:00 AM

We are spiritual beings first, why do people not understand this? "Life goes on; it is eternal. The body: only a kernel."

Bill Baker
Date: 3/18/2022 5:12:00 PM

Amen, you get it. The body is the wheels for the spirit, as the car is the wheels of the body. Bill

Anil Deo

Date: 3/5/2022 9:07:00 AM

Dear Poet friend in Texas, thx for a brilliant offering. I could hardly rhyme so meaningfully as u do. May I share mybBatist seminary bias/ training: we prefer Imago Dei to "higher self," that may be psuedo-Buddhist, or naturalistic philosophy. Forgive me ... But I know u will try 2 c my tiny point

Bill Baker
Date: 3/8/2022 7:27:00 AM

Your point is well taken, Bless you, and thanks for sharing from your perspective and training. I graduated from Dallas Baptist University and have studied world religions myself. Thanks for the comment, my friend. Bill

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/5/2022 7:19:00 AM

Yes, we should know that the leaving behind of a good legacy doesn't just HAPPEN. It takes deliberate effort. Excellent poem, Bill. Janice

Bill Baker
Date: 3/7/2022 7:39:00 PM

Thanks, Janice. I agree with you. Bill

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/3/2022 2:16:00 PM

Our true estate, yes our inner selves are where the truth is gleaned, very profound, Bill~

Bill Baker
Date: 3/3/2022 11:36:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Michelle. I seem to need to let something from within me out. I'm still trying to learn how to communicate my passions and emotions through my poetry. Have a joyful week! Bill

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/3/2022 8:47:00 AM

This means everything "First acknowledged, then understood, Overcome ego, become good." Wow!

Bill Baker
Date: 3/3/2022 11:34:00 PM

A mindful comment, my friend; you must have understood. :-) Have a great week, Caren, Bill

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/3/2022 1:13:00 AM

Hi Bill only s journey are we on when born and as we age we get a day closer to our eternal life. I really enjoyed reading your write and as alway think it's awesome, will fave. Hugs, blessings Jennifer

Bill Baker
Date: 3/3/2022 11:30:00 PM

Thank you, Jennifer. Your comments a comfort and they encourage me. Thanks for the FAV! Smiles ~ Blessings, my friend, Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/2/2022 1:18:00 PM

Bill! Great sonnet, my friend! Thank you for commenting to my poetry....... Panagiota

Bill Baker
Date: 3/3/2022 11:27:00 PM

You're welcome, Pangie. Thanks for the visit, Bill

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/2/2022 10:30:00 AM

Very true Bill. Yes, be humble, perfect our thoughts through good energy! a very nice sonnet.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/3/2022 11:26:00 PM

Thank you, I am Anaya. Still learning, but sonnets are my favorite form of poetry. Hugs, Bill

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/28/2022 4:19:00 AM

Yes, the life here is only a short part that we will experience in the future in the place of our choice. I enjoyed reading this one today. I appreciate the visit to my page. Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 3/2/2022 8:44:00 AM

Thank you for the visit and comment, Sara. Always good to hear from you. Have a joyful day! Bill

Debra L Brown

Date: 2/25/2022 4:06:00 PM

Enjoyed the Sonnet Bill. Blessings ~ Debra

Bill Baker
Date: 2/25/2022 4:10:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, Debra. It's my favorite form of poetry so far. Have a joyful day my friend, Bill

Anna Marie Kaianah

Date: 2/25/2022 11:50:00 AM

I truly enjoyed reading this. A very well written Sonnet Bill. ~Anna

Bill Baker
Date: 2/25/2022 4:09:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem, Anna. I'll visit your poetry soon, Bill

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 2/23/2022 4:37:00 AM

Deep musings here, Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 2/23/2022 7:50:00 PM

Thanks, Unseeking Seeker. Bill

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 2/23/2022 3:29:00 AM

Nice thoughtful write Bill...Delice

Bill Baker
Date: 2/23/2022 5:11:00 PM

Thank you, Delice. Hope your week is going well. We're getting a lot of ice, sleet and rain here in Texas. Hugs, Bill

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 2/22/2022 10:46:00 PM

Oh, I really enjoyed this sonnet, this is really beautiful and encouraging. God bless you!

Bill Baker
Date: 2/23/2022 5:10:00 PM

Thanks for the comment, BJ. Just something I was thinking about. Hugs, Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/22/2022 1:47:00 PM

Enjoyed your sonnet, Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 2/22/2022 3:45:00 PM

Thanks Kim. Hope your week is off to a great start. Bill

Marco Chies

Date: 2/22/2022 9:11:00 AM

Wise words beautifully arranged forming a strong, solid, captivating poem. Another excellent work by Bill, congratulations.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/22/2022 1:26:00 PM

Thank you, Marco. Your comments are encouraging. Have a great week! Bill

Joe Dimino

Date: 2/22/2022 9:02:00 AM

Well said, Bill; best get it right this time around, because bad karma will remain, to be cleaned-up (with added pain) each new ensuing journey. And what we do for self (too self), is also done for (too) the world.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/22/2022 1:28:00 PM

I've never thought of that last sentence that way before. Thank you, it is both insightful and true. We are but a ripple in the pond, but the whole pond feels our presence. Blessings my friend, Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/22/2022 4:34:00 AM

Bill, you've created a magnificent piece of writing. From the beginning to the final stanza, your words of wisdom for a living are ones to heed and really contemplate. Well done my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/22/2022 1:29:00 PM

Thank you for the visit and comments, Sotto. I'll have to visit and read your poetry soon, Bill