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Creative People | Julie Israel

We poets, writers, misfits of the world like artist or mystics or troubadours use our gifts to give insight to others we offer more pulling back the covers. We did not fit in with most of our peers. When young we were often taunted to tears. We often were quiet, in our own zone. And most of the time you’d find us alone. We’re awkwardly honest most of the time. Our minds think rhythmically also in rhyme. Counting syllables can be frustrating. Keep the lines in each verse relating. Through each medium the end is the same. Sharing our thoughts is the name of the game.

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 1/26/2024 3:49:00 AM

Yes it is Bill. Yes it is. Good Morning. I found this most beautiful with your sentiments and intake of truth because there is truth within your very own words. Your ending says it all... Thank you for sharing your skilled talent. Have a wonderful day. May it be filled with everything good and yes creativity to pass on. Love Blessings Peace and Light to both you and Sara. (smile)

Bill Baker
Date: 1/29/2024 4:37:00 PM

Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry, my dear friend. Love, Peace, Blessings, and Light for you, Lisa. Have a pleasant evening. Hugs, Bill

David Fisher

Date: 12/20/2023 4:45:00 PM

What great insight into something we probably wonder about, but rarely put into words. Enjoyed your write!

Bill Baker
Date: 12/20/2023 6:33:00 PM

Thanks for the comments, David. I think a lot of us have several of these traits or have had several of the experiences mentioned. Have a pleasant evening, my friend. Bill

Hilo Poet

Date: 12/19/2023 8:20:00 AM

'Tis all true, Bill. There's more to the simple writings the world sees, the paintings, the sculpting, the music, and so on. There's a lot of truth here and my mind has not been up to par in keeping up with the good in life, ergo, my friend, 'tis be another Fave of your writing that's not going under the covers, thank you. Aloha, William

Bill Baker
Date: 12/19/2023 8:47:00 AM

Thank you for appreciating my poetry, William, and for the FAV, my friend. Aloha, Bill

Christina Bowring

Date: 12/19/2023 8:08:00 AM

Dear Bill, this is such a wonderful sonnet that so many can relate to and it resonates deeply. I cherish my loved ones around me, but must admit, bit of a loner too. Creative people need solitude at times and especially if you have spiritual beliefs as well. ‘ I am with myself when alone’. I agree with Deb - you are both king and queen at PS and it wouldn’t be the same without you! Such an inspiring, so well expressed sonnet.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/19/2023 8:52:00 AM

Thank you for the thoughtful comments, Christina. Sara and I are blessed to have met you and enjoy reading your poetry. Your agreement with Deb, made us both smile. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Bill & Sara Baker

Christina Bowring
Date: 12/19/2023 8:24:00 AM

Thank you for sharing not just your beautiful, inspiring, soulful poetry but your friendship too, to all of us. You were one of the first to welcome me and I shall always treasure that. Wishing both of you a truly wonderful, peaceful Christmas my friend. Big hugs and many blessings to you and lovely Sara. :):)

Hiya Sharma

Date: 12/19/2023 5:42:00 AM

Oh wow, this is a brilliant sonnet that truly explains those layers of emotions within a poet's/writer's heart, who is akin to an artist and paints the sceneries of feelings whilst taking the reader's soul to a different dimension... A very heartfelt write too, "When young we were often taunted to tears" Sombre and resonating this is.."We’re awkwardly honest most of the time" Very true..Irrespective of the syllables and different forms "Sharing our thoughts is the name of the game" Yess, indeed!

Bill Baker
Date: 12/19/2023 8:55:00 AM

We think alike, Hiya, that's a good thing. Considering the great difference in our ages. :-) We creatives do have our challenges to go along with the many blessings. Thanks for the meaningful comments, my friend. Write On! Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/19/2023 5:38:00 AM

You built a portrait of the creative people expertly, Bill. We can all relate.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/19/2023 8:56:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay. Have a great week, my friend! Bill

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 12/18/2023 5:43:00 PM

I have only been writing for just a few years, but completely understand these feelings. There seems to be too much to say and such little time to say it. Thanks for the insight into a true poet's mind.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/18/2023 5:55:00 PM

Thank you for the kind comments, Jerry. Your poetry is very good, how long we've been honing our skills doesn't matter if they understand the message, we or sending. Your poetry is relevant and clear, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 12/18/2023 3:09:00 PM

So, so true Bill! I enjoyed reading your sonnet tonight. Smiles and hugs, Anne :-)

Bill Baker
Date: 12/18/2023 4:36:00 PM

Thank you for the smiles and hugs, I need them today. I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Anne. Hugs, Bill

Deb M

Date: 12/18/2023 12:45:00 PM

You and Sara are King and Queen of P.S haha!!! You fit in! Creative interesting write Bill….Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 12/18/2023 4:40:00 PM

Now that made me smile and when I told her, you got a smile out of both of us. LOL We do feel like we fit in here at Poetry Soup. No place on earth is perfect, but this is doing well. We want to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Deb Big hugs from Bill & Sara Baker (I'm not sure if Australia) celebrates our traditional Christmas, or when they celebrate if you do?

Silent One

Date: 12/18/2023 12:37:00 PM

Your words resonate deeply with the soul of every poet and writer. The sense of being misfits, akin to artists, mystics, and troubadours, creates a poignant connection.. Counting syllables and keeping lines in sync can indeed be a challenge, yet your commitment to the craft shines through. 'Sharing our thoughts is the name of the game' beautifully encapsulates the purpose and joy of being a poet. Thank you for expressing the shared experiences of writers and poets with such eloquence.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/18/2023 4:43:00 PM

Thank you for the complimentary comments, Silent One. You have a way of lifting my spirit, a little at a time, every time. That's good! Have a great week! Bill

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 12/18/2023 12:23:00 PM

Lovely penning Bill, with nice rhyme and flow with good imagery too. Blessings,Gordon

Bill Baker
Date: 12/18/2023 4:45:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comments, Gordon, it good to see again. I'll pop over and check your poetry out, my friend. I want to wish you and yours, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Gordon. Have a great week! A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/18/2023 11:36:00 AM

Bill, We are most at ease while working, and we benefit much from periods of seclusion. We also have a proclivity to stand out. You have successfully described the obstacles that persons of the creative mind may face from time to time. Great Sonnet, a fave for me

Bill Baker
Date: 12/18/2023 5:00:00 PM

Thank you for the supportive comment, my friend, and thanks for the FAV! :-) Have a great week! Bill

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/18/2023 10:07:00 AM

You've described us well Bill, I suppose we are a strange breed, but it's comforting to be amongst like minded people. Tom

Bill Baker
Date: 12/18/2023 5:03:00 PM

I agree, Tom, Poetry Soup has been an oasis for Sara and me. It's great to have friends that comment on our poetry regularly as you do, Tom. We appreciate your support and encouragement. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Jay Narain

Date: 12/18/2023 10:07:00 AM

Creative poem. The true poets are little bit aloof, but not to extreme. I never thought of writing poems until I was 61 years old. Still I don't like being alone.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/18/2023 5:04:00 PM

Sounds like me Jay, I always enjoy doing things with other people. As I age, I find myself alone more than I want to be alone. Thanks for your thoughtful comments, my friend. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/18/2023 8:33:00 AM

You've truly captured the essence of what life can sometimes be like as a creative type. True, we don't often fit in; we work in the zone; and silence is sometimes our best companion. Thankfully, we've found a medium and community in which to be. You nailed it with this sonnet, Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 12/18/2023 9:42:00 AM

Thanks for the comment, Sara. We do seem to fit in here at Poetry Soup. Have a great day! Bill