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Quenching My Thirst For Knowledge

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As I sat thinking the other day, A flow of thoughts brought these words to say. Some were fleeting, some longer lasting, Like the evening shadows the sun was casting. Quenching my thirst for knowledge to be known, Neither rightness nor wrongness had a need to be shown. Titles and labels were thrown to the floor, As aspects and insights began to soar. How can the beginnings and endings be understood? If we look inside, then they could. It’s looking inside, to determine the intention, That reveals a truth that fuels comprehension. It’s the essence of Truth that we must perceive, To see its value so we can believe. Through perception to conception, we begin to relish, The connection to perfection, we then can embellish.

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Silent One

Date: 10/15/2023 9:18:00 AM

Does our thirst every quench? I am not much of a reader, so I get opinions from different people on different sides... or i visit places to gain knowledge.. I really enjoyed your poem..

Bill Baker
Date: 10/15/2023 9:46:00 AM

I don't read as much as I used too, S1. I never was a reader until my 50's except for the Bible. I prefer is learn from within and through life experiences. I've moved around a lot and lived in 7 states and visited 26 others + 5 countries. Life teaches us most of what we think we know. I've always been curious, and probably always will be. Some people have little interest in learning anything new and doing anything they haven't done before. To each their own. Thanks for the visit and comment, my friend. Bill

Joe Dimino

Date: 10/15/2023 5:46:00 AM

Brilliant writing. Truth. Truth needs no affirmation but its presence. God is no secret -- all around us, inside of us -- clearly evident in all things and in all people who allow Him to show. Wow! Outstanding writing! We search outside in books...while a library of understanding and love is already inside. Blessings my friend. Oh! A FAV

Bill Baker
Date: 10/15/2023 8:45:00 AM

Thank you for your positive and encouraging comments, Joe. They are important me. I respect who you are and how you share with others, the wisdom you've learned through your life's experiences and what's has been revealed to you in the spirit. I appreciate the visits and the comments, and always enjoy a FAV from a reader. Have a blessed day, my friend. Bill

Ink Empress

Date: 10/15/2023 5:10:00 AM

What a deep and honest write this is bill, these are words of wisdom, that has so much philosophical depth in your lines. A true learner, seeks, until they rest, theres so much more to read and learn and experience and think about, theres so many lines that stood out for me but as i read this out loud i cant help but admire the cadence of your rhymes and how lyrical this sounds whilst expressing such profound truths about so much that you feel and beyond in such an impeccable manner! Love this

Bill Baker
Date: 10/15/2023 8:54:00 AM

Thank you, Inky, for your beautiful and inspiring comments. When I get a little down, I can always turn to the light of your comments to pick me back up. I guess this is a "getting old" thing, I used to be positive and up almost all the time. Thanks for your visits, my friend. Have a pleasant weekend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/14/2023 5:08:00 PM

An interesting poem with many facets. Thank you. I enjoyed reading it.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/14/2023 8:17:00 PM

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Hilda. I just write down what my mind is thinking, and it becomes a poem. Thanks for the visit and the comments, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

The Situation

Date: 10/14/2023 4:40:00 PM

wonderfully writen and rhymed. Wonderful.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/15/2023 8:55:00 AM

Thank you, TS. Your comments are encouraging. Have a great weekend, my friend. Bill

Arlo Parker

Date: 10/14/2023 10:54:00 AM

Absolutely love this piece, Bill. Really a fine poetic crafting. :o)

Bill Baker
Date: 10/14/2023 1:22:00 PM

Thanks, Arlo. I liked it once I finished it.

Len Gasun

Date: 10/14/2023 7:59:00 AM

An outstanding rhyme poem from your golden pen my dear poet friend Bill. I love the wisdom in it and I extremely enjoyed reading this gem of yours from start to end. This will go to my fave. Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 10/14/2023 2:10:00 PM

Thank you, Len, for the visit and comments, my friend. You are so generous to place this on your FAV list. Have a pleasant weekend! Hugs, Bill

Joseph May

Date: 10/14/2023 7:01:00 AM

Truth always wins out, though it's hard to tell these days, Very nicely penned Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 10/14/2023 3:42:00 PM

I agree, Joseph, Truth will always win, because it is the Truth. Have a pleasant weekend, my friend. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/14/2023 3:58:00 AM

a beautifully flowing Rhyme poem, dear Hubby. Looking at intention is powerful...doing so releases judgment and offers a chance to see people, situations, etc., more clearly, more truthfully. I've long admired your quest for seeking the deep truth. Wonderfully said. hugs for your weekend, me

Bill Baker
Date: 10/14/2023 3:45:00 PM

Thank you, Sara, for sharing your life with a person as fluid as I am. It's an adventure, and seeing your life before your very eyes, ride. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/14/2023 2:34:00 AM

The Bible is meant to be a guide for better living. No human interpretation, because it is the word of God. And who can truly understand God? So we must follow the laws given to us, especially the gospels. Blessings

Bill Baker
Date: 10/14/2023 3:46:00 PM

I agree with that Victor, well said, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/14/2023 12:06:00 AM

Lovely poem, and the line "Neither rightness nor wrongness had a need to be shown." speaks volumes. I have read the bible over 10 times cover to cover, an interesting book indeed, most have not, most have no idea how it came to be, nor the understanding of languages that brought it to its present day form. I do not believe it qualifies with that line though, I love the last 2 lines, so much in there! I do love books that tell history and leave it up to the reader to make his own conclusions. :)

Bill Baker
Date: 10/14/2023 3:53:00 PM

When reading the Bible, we may not need to be too concerned with rightness or wrongness, Arthur. If you believe the Bible is the word of God, you'll probably agree that the Holy Spirit will guide each of us to the Truth we are to gleam from what we are reading. God knows what we need to know in order to know Him. I hope this helps you to see what I was referring to in the line you mentioned. Thanks for the visit and comment, my friend. Bill

Tom Woody

Date: 10/13/2023 1:26:00 PM

I've been studying the Bible for forty years now and am absolutely convinced of its inspiration. I'm thinking you are too. Have a great weekend

Bill Baker
Date: 10/13/2023 2:09:00 PM

It's the most interesting book I've ever read, Tom. At one time I read through the Bible at least once a year for 24 straight years. Then I matured enough to study it instead of just read through it. It totally changed my life, and I probably wouldn't have made it through the challenges I've faced without its inspiration. Thanks for sharing another thing we have in common, my friend. Have a great week! Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/13/2023 12:16:00 PM

a wise poem, dear hubby complete with so many lines I loved. The first stanza was my favorite...the rhyme scheme and message worked succinctly. I love your mind and appreciate your poetic words. hugs, me

Bill Baker
Date: 10/13/2023 2:11:00 PM

Thanks sweetie, you make my day ... every day! Thanks for the encouraging words, my love. Bill

Tom Woody
Date: 10/13/2023 1:26:00 PM

Awwe

Jay Narain

Date: 10/13/2023 12:06:00 PM

A poem to think about, Nie work, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/13/2023 2:12:00 PM

Thanks Jay. I had a little fun with the last two lines. Have a great week, my friend. Bill