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Thoughts unraveling like loose strings on a ball, then rewound to make useable opinion. Past and future lose all their intrigue, in the clearness and fulfillment of a present moment. The intensity and immediacy of a brilliant thought, becomes calm in the presence of an epiphany. One’s time is truly blessed, when passion and purpose are in each moment. Ask me a question that in answering it, I may fulfill a need of your mind. Show me the emotions you feel in life, that I may know the thirst and joy of your soul. Does having a meaning for life complete life, or is having a meaningless life even possible? Let you soul’s destiny flow through you, let it show others perfectly who you are.

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Deb M

Date: 1/27/2024 11:25:00 AM

An intriguing poem Bill with much to ponder….life and its beautiful meaning….its complicated business!! Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 1/27/2024 3:50:00 PM

Just the kind of things I think about. Thanks for readings so many of my poems today, I'll be by to catch up on your poetry soon. Hugs, Bill

David Fisher

Date: 1/26/2024 5:30:00 PM

The title leads the way to such thoughtful side roads in life. The second to last stanza really stood out, to think about some more.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/26/2024 5:49:00 PM

When people show me the things that bring them happiness and things that trouble them, it helps me to see their needs, and I'm able to know them better and help some of them. Just things I think about from time to time, my friend. Have a great weekend, David. Bill

Silent One

Date: 1/26/2024 12:35:00 PM

Lovely thoughts my friend.. nice to see you writing a free verse..

Bill Baker
Date: 1/26/2024 5:51:00 PM

I'll be writing in Free Verse more often now. I'd sort of gotten away from the form for a while. Thanks for reading my poetry and helping me to learn as I grow, Silent One. Peace my friend, Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/26/2024 9:49:00 AM

The craftsmanship of your poem, Bill, is exemplary as it skillfully captures the essence of profound and introspective thoughts. It stimulates contemplation and evokes a sense of wonder, showcasing the inherent beauty within. Despite the occasional challenge of grasping the true significance embedded in each life, I firmly believe that your poem resolutely affirms the presence of purpose. Thus, it elicits a state of pure bliss and satisfaction.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/26/2024 5:55:00 PM

Thank you for looking deeper for the serendipities of the words I write, my friend. You are a good encourager, and your comments help me. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. Your poetry helps me to see things from a different perspective at times ... that good for me. Have a great weekend! Bill

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 1/26/2024 7:56:00 AM

A thought-provoking and profound poem my friend. I believe each life has meaning even if it is sometimes hard to understand what that meaning is. A poor, down-on-his-luck homeless drunkard might be the inspiration for a masterpiece or the great great-great-grandfather of a world leader.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/26/2024 6:01:00 PM

WE often do not know the help we are to some people along the way. Our ex-students and ex-athletes or always surprising Sara and me with comments of how we helped them in one way or another. We just don't know who's watching and listening more than we think. Sometimes it's years later that I realize the impact someone has had on my life. Thanks for he comments, my friend. Have a pleasant evening. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/25/2024 3:10:00 PM

Profound words and a thought provoking question thrown in there. These lines gave me pause: "does having a meaning for life complete life or is having a meaningless life even possible"! I agree...One’s time is truly blessed, when passion and purpose are in each moment." Grateful for our purposeful moments! Fantastic job, Baker Bard!

Bill Baker
Date: 1/25/2024 3:43:00 PM

Thanks, Baker Bard II, or is it too? We have had our share of passion and purposeful moments. I'm sure glad you were there. LOL Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry, Sara. You are my dream, come true. Hugs, Bill