Solitude

When the mind stops, blank without thought, It goes to a place of sanity sought. For sanity is to chaos’ distain, That place where silence and calm are gain. It’s from this place of quiet and calm, That peace can bring a healing balm. As soothing as a soft cool breeze, This time of peace will surely please. It’s here when lavished in such pleasure, One gets a grasp of life’s measure. This may not be the only way, But it is available most any day. Here a new direction the mind will seek, A way to live well and be unique.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 4/22/2023 5:02:00 PM

Dear Bill, just to be.. to sit quietly with oneself is both healing and rejuvenating. I appreciate the serenity of your lovely sonnet. Your poetic contemplation on "solitude" is a beautiful balm indeed. Warmest wishes, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Bill Baker
Date: 4/23/2023 8:35:00 AM

Thank you, Susan, for the mindful comments you make, and the friendship we have. Warm wishes to you, Bill

Ann Peck

Date: 4/19/2023 1:50:00 PM

A very peaceful sonnet, Bill. We need to seek that place daily.

Bill Baker
Date: 4/19/2023 4:37:00 PM

I agree, spending even a few minutes a day in solitude would help any sane mind, Ann. We need to be still and quiet to hear the voice of wisdom inside of each of us. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

Paul Callus

Date: 4/19/2023 11:34:00 AM

It is in peaceful, quiet moments and places that we can sort out any problems that we come across in life. Such instances of solitude are a balm that heals and invigorates. ~ Thank you for sharing your wise words, Bill. Best regards // paul

Bill Baker
Date: 4/19/2023 4:40:00 PM

I agree with your thoughts on solitude completely, my friend. The chaos we live in has to be silenced atleast a few moments a day for most of us to maintain sanity. I appreciate your visits and comments to my poetry, Paul. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 4/17/2023 6:09:00 AM

A wonderful reminder to seek quiet, Bill It is so essential for a poet at times and your poem expresses it so well. Into my FAVS, SuZ

Bill Baker
Date: 4/17/2023 7:41:00 AM

Thank you, SuZ, for the visit and the FAV. It means alot to me, that others enjoy my poetry. Hugs, Bill

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 4/16/2023 2:25:00 AM

Excellent Bill, solitude from your quill, beautiful… Belle

Bill Baker
Date: 4/17/2023 7:42:00 AM

I need it to write poetry, Belle. Thanks for the comment, my friend. Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/11/2023 11:10:00 AM

What a fantastic poem, Bill. This is very profound, moving, and reflective all at the same time. When we give ourselves permission, loneliness is capable of bestowing many wonderful blessings on us. Blessings my dear friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 4/11/2023 5:20:00 PM

It took me 60 years to figure out it was okay to be alone, are do something by myself. I'd always been a people person and had become dependent on others more than I needed. Thanks for the mindful comments my friend. Good to hear from you. I've been very busy with Sara's health issues, but things are geting better now. I hope to return to daily reading, commenting and posting. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/10/2023 8:57:00 PM

Find a place of solitude. It is good for the soul!

Bill Baker
Date: 4/11/2023 9:08:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Kim. I'll post some new poems later this week. :-) Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/9/2023 9:56:00 AM

In this rat race that we call life, we have to survive, for a quiet moment we all strive, the mind just stops for a break,. If this didn't happen we would perhaps have a stroke and people would talk of us in a tense being the past . Very clever write my friend. Hope your Easter is continuing to be happy and blessed and that you and your family are relaxing, happy and glad. Hugs, blessings, Jennifer .

Bill Baker
Date: 4/10/2023 7:42:00 AM

Thank you, Jennifer. Our Easter went well. We hope you had a pleasant one as well. Thank you for reading and commenting on my poetry. Hugs, Bill

Susan Lawrence

Date: 4/9/2023 8:04:00 AM

I love this Bill ! So rich and poignant and full of introspection. I love the gifts that solitude can bring when we allow it ! Blessings to you on this a Easter day ! Hugs, Susan :)

Bill Baker
Date: 4/10/2023 7:44:00 AM

Thanks for a visit and comment, Susan. Easter blessings for you and yours my friend. Bill

Suzette Richards

Date: 4/8/2023 11:35:00 PM

This is reminiscent of John Clare's poetry (he wrote over 3,000 sonnets). "For sanity is to chaos’ disdain" ... The final couplet sums this poem up rather well, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 4/10/2023 7:52:00 AM

Thank you for the visit and kind comment, Suzette. It's nice to meet new poets and readers. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/6/2023 10:38:00 AM

Hello My poet friend. Yes solitude is good for everyone. A quietness so calm a person can hear your own thoughts. If you listen closely you can hear your own thoughts on poetry. Enjoy your day my poet friend. /Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/7/2023 4:48:00 AM

Hello Bill, Your welcome. My poet friend in Texas. Your friend in Canada. /Darlene/

Bill Baker
Date: 4/6/2023 4:00:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and the comment, Darlene. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/1/2023 7:17:00 AM

Just saying hello, bill. Panagiota

Bill Baker
Date: 4/2/2023 5:14:00 PM

Hi, Panagiota. Things are getting better, I should be more active this month. Yeah! Have a great week my friend, Bill

Komal Walimbe

Date: 3/30/2023 2:24:00 AM

Wonderfully penned Bill...really amazing! Hope you are doing great as usual... :)

Komal Walimbe
Date: 3/31/2023 12:31:00 AM

Ohh...Do take care Bill.This phase will pass soon! Have a blessed day! :)

Bill Baker
Date: 3/30/2023 12:13:00 PM

Thanks for the visit, Komal. Been sick for two weeks and taking care of my wife after her surgery, but life is good and we're getting through this challenging time. I'll be back soon and will be paying you a visit, my friend.

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/29/2023 10:59:00 PM

Love this, Bill, the poetry, message.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/30/2023 3:26:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Harry. I've been MIA for a few month now. I'll get active again soon, my friend. Have a great weekend! Bill

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/28/2023 9:20:00 AM

Hi Bill, You've penned such a well-written piece on solitude. You gave advice and descriptions. We all need to seek solitude free from all the hustle and bustle. Well done. Have a great day my friend:-) Alexis

Bill Baker
Date: 3/28/2023 1:42:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comments, Alexis. I'm struggling to find time to write these days. Sickness and surgery have slowed my wife and I down a bit while taking care of each other. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend, Bill

Valsa George

Date: 3/26/2023 8:29:00 PM

Solitude is a state where calm and peace reside. Moments of solitude will grant new insights to life. A lovely sonnet as ever, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/27/2023 3:11:00 PM

Thanks again for your friendship and comments. May peace be with you, Bill

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/26/2023 2:01:00 PM

Such wise advice, my dearest friend, Bill. A marvelous Sonnet. Blessings!

Bill Baker
Date: 3/27/2023 3:10:00 PM

Thanks for the visit my dear friend, Demetrios. I hope to be active soon ... more than just reading and commenting on the POTD's and POTW's. Blessings, Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/23/2023 9:24:00 AM

A beautiful write. We all need "Solitude" from time to time. Hope you are doing better. Have a blessed day writing away.................

Bill Baker
Date: 3/23/2023 2:34:00 PM

Thanks for the visit, Paula. I'm really missing my regular activity level on poetry soup. This is tough, but we'll make it through it. I've been sick for over a week with a stomach virus. :-( Hope to get back daily next week. Smiles and Blessings my friend, Bill

Joe Maverick

Date: 3/22/2023 10:56:00 AM

Well its good sentiment here Bill, hope You are dojng well.' Thanks for posting.'

Bill Baker
Date: 3/22/2023 12:11:00 PM

Thanks Joe. It's hard to find time to read, comment or write these days. Hope to get back active soon my friend. Have a great day! Bill

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/19/2023 11:47:00 AM

Hello Bill my poet friend. Solitude is also good to hear your your thoughts telling you a poem to create. Enjoy your day my poet friend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/21/2023 11:16:00 AM

Hello my poet friend. Blessings my my poet friend./Darlene\

Bill Baker
Date: 3/20/2023 3:52:00 PM

Thanks for the visit, Darlene. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend, Bill

Deb M

Date: 3/17/2023 1:07:00 PM

Aww so lovely BHB! Pearls of wisdom my Texan buddy! Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 3/20/2023 3:54:00 PM

Thank you Deb, and thanks for the soup mail! I'll try to get by to read some of your poetry soon sweet friend. Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/16/2023 7:04:00 AM

Hi Bill ~ much wisdom in your write! Thank you… Pangie

Bill Baker
Date: 3/20/2023 3:56:00 PM

Good to hear from you, Pangie. Not around much right now, but nice to see friend are doing well. Hope you're keeping save with your terrible weather. I always appreciate your comments. Blessing, Bill

Mike Gentile

Date: 3/16/2023 4:01:00 AM

Bill, you have beautifully crafted a sonnet with which the mind can connect in peace! It made me think! Happy Thursday !

Bill Baker
Date: 3/20/2023 3:58:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and kind comment, Mike. Sorry for the slooooooow ... reply my friend. Bill

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/14/2023 6:58:00 AM

Good Morning Bill. Hi. You have chosen and placed your words wonderfully and yes they are true for peace health and happiness. Your entry is a toast to solitude and all that it brings. It was an honor reading this because solitude is rare. Blessings always (smile) Have a wonderful peaceful day. (another smile)

Bill Baker
Date: 3/20/2023 3:59:00 PM

You 're right, Lisa. In today's world, solitude is very rare. Thanks for the friendship and thoughtful comments. Take care of your loving heart my friend. Peace and Love, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/14/2023 6:51:00 AM

You've summed up well the benefits of solitude. We all need solitude, but sometimes we find our own minds a distraction. The world itself is full of mindless chatter and distraction. Going within strengths. Thanks for writing a beautiful and meaningful sonnet, dear hubby!

Bill Baker
Date: 3/20/2023 4:02:00 PM

You're welcome my thoughtful wife. :-) Thanks for the comments, Sara. Get well ... please! :-) Love, Bill