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Questions With Answers

Can it be found if it’s not lost? Is there value, without a cost? I’m sure the answers must be yes, How can I explain to you best? First love I found, but ‘twas not lost. A smile appears without a cost. Both simple answers I confess, But it was just a simple test. How do we know we have enough? No more need for any more stuff. We have enough to meet all need, Some lack enough because of greed. What you say, is the solution? Fairness in the distribution.

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Daniel Turner

Date: 4/5/2023 4:47:00 PM

I like this one, Bill. I wrote one similar entitled Greed. I also love a good sonnet. This one qualifies.

Bill Baker
Date: 4/6/2023 7:13:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and the comment, Daniel. I also enjoy reading Sonnets, they're my favorite form of poetry. Have a great day! Bill

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/14/2023 8:56:00 AM

I like this well thought out work. I appreciate the creativeness. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 2/14/2023 12:39:00 PM

Always worth my time to read your poetry, Sara. Thanks for your comments, Bill

Charles Messina

Date: 2/14/2023 3:54:00 AM

"Some lack enough because of greed" Yet some need more but they are the most content. Great sonnet, Bill. Isn't it such a great feeling when you give :) I've been doing it my entire life, hasn't failed me yet! Charlie

Bill Baker
Date: 2/14/2023 12:38:00 PM

Yes it is, Charlie. I learned it early in life and then later became aware how true was the saying ... tis better to give than receive. I really enjoy seeing a need being met the most, but those smiles are really nice to. Thanks for the thoughtful comments, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill p.s. I've lived in Arlington also.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/13/2023 10:06:00 AM

I totally agree, sometimes we are neve content, if only we could count our blessings as easily as our woes lol thankyou for the king reminder Bill :

Bill Baker
Date: 2/13/2023 12:50:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comments, Vie. Have a great week my friend. Bill

M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/12/2023 2:39:00 PM

Quite true, if we have what meets our needs; we have a great deal; good food for thought.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/12/2023 4:06:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comments, M.L. Nice to hear from you. I should get some new poems posted next week my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Joe Maverick

Date: 2/12/2023 12:49:00 PM

Hey Bill I am lost without yours and others Comments..To get here I had to go down my Comments list..Still can't find anyone on a Normal soup search.' At the moment I am not Finding you yet you are not lost, my predicament Suits your poem..' So poetic yet without any Justice !

Bill Baker
Date: 2/12/2023 4:11:00 PM

Sorry for your dilemma, Joe. I have problems finding people sometime also. Thanks for finding me my friend. I'll be visiting your poetry soon. Bill

Joe Maverick

Date: 2/12/2023 12:48:00 PM

Bill Baker
Date: 2/12/2023 4:11:00 PM

Sorry for your dilemma, Joe. I have problems finding people sometime also. Thanks for finding me my friend. I'll be visiting your poetry soon. Bill

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/11/2023 10:31:00 PM

Giving I agree with Michael we must give without expecting to receive . I am happiest when giving . I can understand this sound advise you give us. Thank you for sharing. So glad you are back Bill. Hugs and Blessings Jennifer.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/12/2023 11:02:00 AM

Thanks for the kind welcome back, Jennifer. It was hard being away from my poetry soup friends. Have a great week my friend. Hugs, Bill

Michael Tor

Date: 2/11/2023 9:06:00 PM

When we learn to give Bill is when we realize enough is enough when you start thinking of others before yourself. Wonderful thought expressed here my friend. Thanks for sharing glad you are back...

Bill Baker
Date: 2/12/2023 11:04:00 AM

Glad to be back, now I just need to find time to post a few. :-) Thanks for the visit and comment, Michael. Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/11/2023 7:39:00 PM

Some people always need more…but why? Good thoughts.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/12/2023 11:06:00 AM

God provides all our needs, it just takes awhile to realize how little we really need. Using a perspective of enough, makes life easier. Thanks for the comments, Kim. Smiles and Blessings my friend. Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/11/2023 5:40:00 PM

Great Thoughts 101 here, Bill. Thanks for all of the important reminders, Professor! Cheers, Gershon

Bill Baker
Date: 2/12/2023 11:07:00 AM

Professor? :-) thanks, Gershon. Good to hesr from you. Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/10/2023 5:58:00 PM

Awesomely very sound advice, I'd say, in great poetic voice.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/12/2023 11:07:00 AM

Thanks for the kind words, my friend. Have a great week! Bill

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/10/2023 3:55:00 PM

extremely clever sonnet, Bill, love the message...Harry

Bill Baker
Date: 2/10/2023 5:23:00 PM

Thanks Harry. Have a great week my friend. Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/9/2023 1:32:00 PM

A piece of innovative poetry. There are a lot of unanswered questions and some answers to be found along the route in life. It was great to have you back. Have a wonderful and fortunate day, dear friend Bill, and thank you so much for your uplifting words.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/9/2023 4:52:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Lasaad. Glad to be back. It may take a week or two to get back up to normal speed. lol Have a great week! Bill

Valsa George

Date: 2/8/2023 8:56:00 PM

The questions you have asked us at the beginning set us thinking deeply ! God has supplied enough to live on. Unfortunately it is hoarded more than needed by some that many are deprived of even the bare necessities of life. If those who have surplus are willing to share with those who do not have, much of our problems will be solved. As always your sonnets are indeed great ! Thanks for sharing your golden thoughts.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/9/2023 8:05:00 AM

Hi, Valsa, thanks for the visit and comment my dear friend. It's been awhile, but I'm back now. I appreciate your thoughts on my poetry ... I'll be reading your recent poetry soon. Smiles ~ Blessing Bill

Miranda Hawley

Date: 2/8/2023 3:59:00 PM

Welcome back, its been awhile since your last post. That said my Christian brain answered your first question. Jesus came to seek and save the lost and HE AWALYS finds. 5 star sonnet indeed.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/8/2023 4:27:00 PM

Thank you for the sweet comment, Miranda. I've missed you all, but am glad to be getting my pen wet again. :-) Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Mike Gentile

Date: 2/8/2023 11:39:00 AM

Bill, your wonderful Sonnet indeed provides the answer, now if it could happen! So good to see you back! Happy Wednesday!

Bill Baker
Date: 2/8/2023 3:47:00 PM

Thanks for the visit, comment, and welcome back. I've missed you all and your poetry. Have a great week my friend. Bill

Deb M

Date: 2/8/2023 9:39:00 AM

Soupmail Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 2/8/2023 9:48:00 AM

Heading there now. :-)

Deb M

Date: 2/8/2023 8:06:00 AM

Hi Bill….fairness for all what a lovely thought….wouldn't the world be a much better place! Really enjoyed this poem my Texan buddy! Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 2/8/2023 8:23:00 AM

Thank you for the visit and comment, Deb. It's good to finally get a couple of poems posted again and read a few of my friends poems. Hugs, Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/7/2023 1:12:00 PM

A creative write. Life is filled with many questions and a few answers along the way. Welcome Back. Have a blessed day writing away............

Bill Baker
Date: 2/7/2023 3:33:00 PM

Thanks Paula. I get to reading in the next couple of days, trying to get a few posted. lol Hugs, Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/7/2023 6:02:00 AM

I like the message of your poem, Bill. Well done my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/7/2023 7:36:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay. It's good to be back. I'll have to take it slow at first, but I'll get there with friends here on poetry soup. Have a great week my friend! Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/7/2023 5:24:00 AM

I love and appreciate your unique poetic style, Bill. You've posed some questions and given us the answers. In a world where there seems to be lacking, the fairness in distribution is the answer...whether the lacking is emotional need, physical need, etc. Some have enough while others lack...fairness in distribution comes with compassion and beyond self thinking. Thanks for penning something quite profound.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/7/2023 7:34:00 AM

Thank you for your comments and encouragement, Sara. Your insight pertaining to the moving passed one's self thinking was interesting and true. We must begin to look beyound the mirrow to see the needs of others, and be willing to share from a heart of compassion. I'm glad you like my way of sharing my thoughts through poetry. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Speaks Volumes

Date: 2/7/2023 1:01:00 AM

Loved your test Bill. But even easier is the answer to having enough. All we do, is ask the rich people to distribute their wealth. Problem solved ! Does this mean that your back from holidays ? Welcome back.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/7/2023 7:28:00 AM

Thank you for the visit and comment, Wendy. It's been awhile since I've posted and it's great to be back. My absence was because of caregiving needs of my wife. I wish is was because of holiday. :-) She's healing well from her surgery and physical therapy. Havea a great week! Bill

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 2/6/2023 5:35:00 PM

Unconscious minds driven by instinct, remain thus until hearts are love inked

Bill Baker
Date: 2/7/2023 7:25:00 AM

I agree with your comment, my friend. Love is the seed of compassion and awareness. Thanks for the visit and comments on my poetry, Unseeking Seeker. A poet friend in Texas, Bill