Sleepy Town

We were getting old, our minds still quite sound Just one more move before we’re glory bound We made the decision to look around Decided we’d look for a sleepy town It was harder than we thought it would be To find just the place for Sara and me We wanted a place where we could feel free A place close to nature for walks you see A place in the country that had a pond Just a short walk to the woods just beyond To see nature’s beauty, a deer and fawn To watch the sun set and rise in the dawn A quiet place to write, we have surely found We’ll soon make the move to our sleepy town.

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Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/28/2022 12:49:00 PM

How wonderful for you and Sara, to live in such surroundings will be magnificent. A beautiful sonnet Bill…. Poet pal Belle

Bill Baker
Date: 10/28/2022 1:52:00 PM

Thank you my poet pal, we're still looking since the place I wrote about didn't work out financially. :-( we're fine though. Another adventure for us. Hugs, Bill

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 10/22/2022 6:34:00 PM

I enjoyed your sonnet very much, Bill; I can relate to that; the older I get, the more that applies. I trust you and Sara will find the peace that you need soon, and you will find happiness there. Blessings to you both. Old Duck

Bill Baker
Date: 10/23/2022 6:26:00 AM

Thank you for the visit and the comments, Shirley, there is something about aging that cultivates the need for calm and peace. We no longer thrive on change and chaos. lol The political turmoil and hate has worn Sara and I out. We just want some peace and serenity in our lives. Smiles and Blessing my friend. Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/21/2022 10:36:00 AM

Hope you find what you like, Bill and Sara. I did! Animals, peace, quiet. Great neighbors, too. And the number of churches here is phenomenal. There’s a lake not far away, too…it’s the perfect city. People are not buying right now as prices are through the roof. But this AM, Biden said there is no inflation mow. It was all under Trump …lol Huggs, Pangie

Bill Baker
Date: 10/21/2022 1:05:00 PM

I happy for you Panagiota, sounds like you found what you were looking for. We're still looking, we thought this was our last move. Hard to live with rent house neighbors that hate us. It seems insane to me that someone could hate Sara and I, but they say they do. We're praying and looking, the right place will find us. Thanks for reading my poetry, my dear friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Deb M

Date: 10/19/2022 3:49:00 AM

Oh Wow Bill you and Sara are on the move?? Is it far from where you live presently? Your poem is beautifully penned and your new destination sounds heavenly….Im happy for you both! Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 10/19/2022 7:19:00 AM

We are planing to move soon (in the next 3-12 months), the place I wrote about in the poem didn't work out, we'd have to buy 5 acres with the cottage and the land was $500,000. Out of our price range. :-( We're still looking though. It was where my grand parents lived before their deaths twenty years ago. It is heavenly, and expensive. LOL Hope your week is going well, Deb. Hugs, Bill

Valsa George

Date: 10/18/2022 9:09:00 PM

I too look for such a place. Your beautiful description of a town so serene and quiet makes me long for such a place. I wish you and Sara a happy time to watch Nature at close quarters and inspire your muse to pen poems after poems. As ever your sonnets are a joy to read, dear Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/19/2022 7:24:00 AM

Thank you, my dear friend. Your comment about my sonnets is very encouraging. We weren't able to make a deal on the place of my poem, but we are still looking. Good luck on your search too. As we age, peace, serenity and nature seem to become more valueable than the material things in life. I just want to love and be loved while I'm here in this body. Hugs, Bill

Joe Maverick

Date: 10/18/2022 11:34:00 AM

Be blessed Billl and Sara, may your sleepy Town, be a good place indeed.'

Bill Baker
Date: 10/18/2022 2:59:00 PM

Thanks, Joe. The exact one I described may turn out to be beyond our means, but we're looking and plan for one more great adventure / move before the His return or our deaths. :-) Smiles ~ Blessings, my friend. Bill

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/17/2022 4:58:00 AM

Funny sow and when we make a decision like this Bill. Sometime, it's hard but your sleepy tone sounds wonderful!! Lots's of happiness ahead!! A lovely Sonnet !!!

Bill Baker
Date: 10/17/2022 6:41:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Mike. We're excited and sad at the same time. We love our home, but with no family near us, we don't want to face the possible need for assisted living, at home alone. :-) Have a happy Monday, my friend. Bill

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/16/2022 4:49:00 PM

Sounds beautiful. I love this Bill, I hope you both find the sweetest years ahead in the sleepy little town. Sounds wonderful!

Bill Baker
Date: 10/16/2022 7:27:00 PM

Thanks, BJ, we hope to have many good years once we get moved and settled. Blessings, Bill

Robert Gorelick

Date: 10/15/2022 11:18:00 AM

A graceful melancholy contemplation, how do you know when your days are all spent? Your get up and go has gone up and went. Enjoyable sonnet, Robert

Bill Baker
Date: 10/15/2022 5:07:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Robert. :-) I enjoyed it. Bill

Susan Lawrence

Date: 10/15/2022 8:54:00 AM

I wish you and your wife a happy transition your new Sleepy Town Bill ! Sounds wonderful! Hugs and blessings, Susan :)

Bill Baker
Date: 10/15/2022 5:09:00 PM

Thank you, Susan, it may take a while before we're all moved. Thanks for the visit and the comment, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessingts Bill

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/15/2022 5:46:00 AM

Right move! Don’t forget the touch of friends though

Bill Baker
Date: 10/15/2022 5:10:00 PM

You're right there, Unseeking Seeker. Thanks for the mindful comment, my friend. Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/15/2022 5:03:00 AM

Enjoy the blessings of a small town, Bill. Enjoyed the voice of your poem. Your longings many can relate to my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/15/2022 5:12:00 PM

I hope so, Vijay. As we age solitude and peacefulness seem to grow inside. Have a peaceful weekend, my friend. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/14/2022 4:14:00 PM

Love your sonnet, Bill. We do love nature and our shared walks....we enjoy the inspiration that springs from a slower pace. I'm glad to see you engaging your creativity :-)

Bill Baker
Date: 10/14/2022 4:26:00 PM

And I'm glad to see you feeling better my PT bear. I love our "walky / Talky treks Sara. Thanks for the comment, Bill

Miranda Hawley

Date: 10/14/2022 4:10:00 PM

My husband grew up in a sleepy town. There are advantages to being in a sleepy town. "Just one more stop before we're glory bound" Great Line!

Bill Baker
Date: 10/14/2022 4:27:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Miranda. That was my favorite line ... I just had to write a poem around it. :-) Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/14/2022 2:46:00 PM

Bill, the sonnet is stunning and well-written. At a certain point in our life, all we want is to live in harmony with nature and take advantage of the serenity that it offers. I sincerely hope you and your lovely wife are able to locate what you're searching for.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/14/2022 2:54:00 PM

Thanks, Lasaad. One last move for us ... we think. Our little quiet town of 5,000 eight years ago, is now one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Texas. 20,000 and projected growth to 0ver 60,000 in the next 8 years. We want peace and quiet. Have a great week my friend. Bill