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Seasons of Self Awareness

I searched laboriously for you in the cold winter rains, shivering from the shallowness. I chased you on the hot, sultry days of summer, feeling your presence hovering over me like a winged angel with a message from God. I felt you change me during the reflective, transitional days of fall, with a promise of better times and abundant colors and joy. I found you, though, quite unexpectedly in spring blossoms. In my newness of life, for the first time, I felt whole.

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/10/2023 7:52:00 AM

A wonderful write! You have a pleasant soul!

Bill Baker
Date: 11/10/2023 5:55:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, Kim. I love your smile, my friend. Blessings, Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/9/2023 7:12:00 PM

Wow what a wonderful poem of love and great imagery.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 9:43:00 PM

Thanks for the uplifting and encouraging comments, Andrea. It's always nice to see you've stopped by to read my poetry. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/9/2023 6:32:00 PM

Dear Bill, your eloquent depiction of the metamorphosis that occurs throughout the various stages of life is truly captivating. Your poem not only showcases your exceptional literary prowess but also exhibits a remarkable implementation of analogy. Your writing skills are shining.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 9:44:00 PM

Thanks for the glowing comments, Lasaad. You make my day. I hope you're doing well, my dear friend. Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/9/2023 5:32:00 AM

Such beautiful sentiments, Bill. A graceful, loving poem.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 5:07:00 PM

Thanks for the kind comment, Vijay. Have a pleasant weekend, my friend. Bill

Speaks Volumes

Date: 11/8/2023 7:49:00 PM

Love this Bill. its exceptional. Best wishes from SV

Bill Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 5:10:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting on so many of my poems, SV. It's good to have you back. I hope your weekend is pleasant and enjoyable. Bill

Silent One

Date: 11/8/2023 6:07:00 PM

A lovely poem and use of analogy.. you write so well Bill. this one is really sweet, especially the last two lines..

Bill Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 5:14:00 PM

I'm beginning to enjoy writing free verse poetry. Two years ago, when I first posted here on Poetry Soup, I'd never written a poem that didn't rhyme. :-) I'm still learning how to put my thoughts into different forms of poetry. It's not that hard for me to write in other forms, it's just a matter of having enough time to do it. Thanks for the visit my friend. Have a pleasant weekend. Bill

Miranda Hawley

Date: 11/8/2023 5:39:00 PM

You must be talking about your wife. I mean I have similar thoughts about my husband.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 5:09:00 PM

That's sweet, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/8/2023 3:52:00 PM

a truly magnificent poem, Bill. You've beautifully described changing and transforming during the seasons of one's life. I was mesmerized by your words and captivated by their depth. Wonderfully done, mein Held!

Bill Baker
Date: 11/8/2023 4:58:00 PM

Danke mein frau. I'm getting a bit hungry (hint intended). :-) That's it folks! Dab ba dab ba do for you. Silly Billie.