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The Fear of Being Alone

If your behavior is a reflection of what others say you are, you’ll behave as they like because you don’t want to be alone. When you search within, you’ll find your authentic self. By being who you are, you no longer have a fear of being alone.

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Shane Thacker

Date: 2/8/2024 4:54:00 PM

So far, this is one of my favorite of your poems, Bill. Often times as poets we can get caught up in the cleverness, metaphors, and the imagery of our words, but this bite-sized poem packs a heavy punch! No fat, not overly saturated, it says all it needs to say, and it's beautiful and inspirational. Well written!

Bill Baker
Date: 2/8/2024 5:59:00 PM

Thanks for the insightful comments, Shane. I do appreciate your thoughts on my poetry. Have a pleasant evening. Bill

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 8/5/2022 12:25:00 PM

Wise words,Bill: I enjoyed reading this little gem of a poem, Suz

Bill Baker
Date: 8/5/2022 3:54:00 PM

Thanks for the visit, SuZ, congrats again on your POTD my friend. Hugs, Bill

Valsa George

Date: 8/1/2022 9:03:00 PM

Always trying to change with other's opinion will leve you restless, lonely and without identity. But if you look within and identify your true worth, you feel secure and stable, not being affected by opinions of others. There is much wisdom in this small poem, Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 8/2/2022 8:18:00 AM

Inter strength, is there really any other kind? Thanks for you insightful comment, Valsa. It's not a good ideal to need other people's opinion, but it is nice to hear how other view a topic you're thinking or writing about. I like your thoughts very much my kind and thoughtful friend. Bill

Len Gasun

Date: 7/31/2022 6:13:00 AM

An excellent poem with great and satiating foods for thoughts my dear friend Bill. I enjoyed reading your poem tonight. Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you always. Hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 8/1/2022 9:50:00 AM

Thanks for the kind comments, Len. Hugs, Bill

Deb M

Date: 7/30/2022 9:15:00 AM

Ahh another lovely poem with lots of Bill wisdom. Simply said powerfully read!! Great poem Bill and look at all those comments!! Cheers Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 7/30/2022 2:38:00 PM

Thanks for the comment and the visit. The soup mail was a nice surprise, you have mail now my friend! The number of comments always surprises me. I'm just happy some people are reaading my poetry. Yeah! :-) Have a nice weekend. Hugs, Bill

Miranda Hawley

Date: 7/30/2022 5:21:00 AM

So verse one I hear the old "I'm rubber your glue..." while reflecting in the mirror of others judgement. Also the search within thing as your message in the last part is also good.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/30/2022 7:00:00 AM

Nice thoughts on both parts, Miranda. Thanks for the visit and comments my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Michael Tor

Date: 7/29/2022 9:19:00 PM

Wow, wisdom and truth is brought to the light. Bill your words are what we should believe and do. Excellent my friend and thank you for sharing.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/30/2022 7:01:00 AM

Your welcome, Michael, and thank you for reading and commenting on my poetry my friend. Have a blessed day! Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/29/2022 7:07:00 PM

Bill, your diamond pen is dripping with such grace, and it's etched with so much elegance. Your verses are full of profound wisdom, and I particularly admire the last two lines, which serve as a fitting capstone to the rest of the composition, which is both profound and reflective. This is very encouraging and so accurate! Best regards to you, my dear friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/30/2022 7:03:00 AM

Thanks for your thorough and thoughtful comments, Lasaad, your visits are always encouraging to me. Live, laugh and love my dear friend, Bill

Jthingz Abdul

Date: 7/29/2022 3:00:00 PM

Great wisdom, Bill. I love this one. Keep on writing, my friend cause you got it!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/29/2022 3:35:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Justin. I just wrote a new Limerick. lol Have a great week! Bill

Timothy Ray

Date: 7/29/2022 12:10:00 PM

ahh Bill love the down-to-earth self you always impart...try as they may happiness will never be filed under psychological disorder...to thine own self be true...never said better

Bill Baker
Date: 7/29/2022 12:50:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Timothy. I try to be consistent, but I am still growing and changing. :-) Have a great week my friend! Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/29/2022 8:14:00 AM

This is true. We want to be ourselves yet follow after someone. As you get older you realize that it is okay to be alone.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/29/2022 8:15:00 AM

I agree, Kim, thanks for the visit and comment my friend. Hugs, Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/29/2022 6:43:00 AM

Easy for me to relate to this one. If you are not you…who are you? I get jumped on plenty here in open post or even ignored on purpose, because I express myself fully and won’t sell out. Many of of poems carry this theme! I am not a groupie here or anywhere. Good one Bill. Panagiota xx

Bill Baker
Date: 7/29/2022 8:17:00 AM

Tell it like it is my sweet friend. we all need to be as authentic as we can be. Hope you have a blessed week. Hugs, Bill

Paul Callus

Date: 7/29/2022 2:53:00 AM

Following the trend might initially sound like an easy solution, but there can be more satisfaction in swimming against the current. ~ Regards // paul

Bill Baker
Date: 7/29/2022 8:18:00 AM

Yep, do one's own thing can be very satisfying, Paul. Thanks for the visit and the comment my friend. Bill

Joe Maverick

Date: 7/28/2022 11:24:00 AM

So we consider, at times..) well imparted Bill Straight to the heart of the matter.'

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 4:11:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Joe. It's nice having friends that read my poetry. Bill

Komal Walimbe

Date: 7/28/2022 8:32:00 AM

Amazingly stated Bill! A poem of truth and written with wise words. We decide to mold and lower our standards for others which is completely nonsense. Because we are who we are and we dont need anyone to tell us what to do! As they say it is better to be alone than have fake friends!:)

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 4:15:00 PM

You got it Komal. the ones we want as friends are the ones that get us as we are. Thanks for the visit and comment. Come again soon. :-) Bill

Mike Gentile

Date: 7/28/2022 5:18:00 AM

Such wise words Bill! Wanting to be liked is a powerful human trait yet it is important to be true to oneself! Nicely put! Happy Thursday!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 7:41:00 AM

Thanks, Mike. Happy Thursday to you my friend. Bill

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 7/27/2022 5:39:00 PM

Nicely stated Bill. :) your Texas friend, Linda

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 7:42:00 AM

Thanks for the visit my Texas friend, Bill

Vladislav Raven

Date: 7/27/2022 5:25:00 PM

Hi Bill, loved the message in this wonderful write. Forever be who you are, not what people say you should be. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Your friend ..... Mike.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 7:44:00 AM

Thanks for the comment and follow, Mike. I'm pretty much myself, but I still let others influence me from time to time. Bill

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 7/27/2022 4:55:00 PM

Wonderful thoughts in this gem of a poem, Bill. Love does begin with loving oneself. Blessings, Evelyn

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 7:50:00 AM

Thank you, Evelyn. Your comment is thoughtful and kind my friend. Bill

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 7/27/2022 3:55:00 PM

A great write with a great message. Very nicely penned. Loved it

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 7:50:00 AM

Thanks, Paghunda. Good to have you visit and comment on my poetry. Bill

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/27/2022 2:22:00 PM

there are worse things than being alone, being in wrong company, I choose myself over superficial social events, and thats ok Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 7:52:00 AM

I agree, Rose. I don't think I'm becoming a recluse, but I do enjoy peaceful time for prayers and meditations. Have a calming day my friend ~ Bill

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/27/2022 12:48:00 PM

A verse of wisdom Bill, my mother always told me never follow the crowd. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 7:54:00 AM

Now days more than ever, following the crowd can get you in trouble. lol Doing good here my friend. Have a pleasant day! ~ Bill

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/27/2022 8:09:00 AM

Such elegance spills with finesse from your golden pen, Bill. Wisdom resonates beautifully within your verse, I especially love your last two lines, a grand finale indeed, to a deep and thoughtful piece. So true, so inspiring! Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 7:49:00 AM

Thanks for the warm comment my friend. Wanting to fit in is okay as long as it does trump your good judgement. Smilkes ~ Blessing Susan ~Bill

David Kavanagh

Date: 7/27/2022 6:09:00 AM

I think a lot of this behaviour stems from childhood/teenage experiences Bill, A lot of people feel the only way to fit in, or not to be left all alone, was perhaps to go along with their peers even though they didn’t necessarily agree with them, for some this vicarious behaviour carries on throughout life, the wise answer lies in your second stanza, be oneself! cheers David

Bill Baker
Date: 7/27/2022 7:38:00 AM

I agree, David, peer pressure on teens is fierce and often leads to bad decisions. Thanks for the meaningful comment my friend. Have a great day! Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/27/2022 5:47:00 AM

Words to live by. Much wisdom you convey so succinctly, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/27/2022 7:44:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay, for the visit and comment. Have a great day my friend! Bill