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Thoughts Running Free 4

Thoughts unraveling like loose strings on a ball,
then rewound to make useable opinion.

Past and future lose all their intrigue,
in the clearness and fulfillment of a present moment.

The intensity and immediacy of a brilliant thought,
becomes calm in the presence of an epiphany.

One’s time is truly blessed,
when passion and purpose are in each moment.

Ask me a question that in answering it,
I may fulfill a need of your mind.

Show me the emotions you feel in life,
that I may know the thirst and joy of your soul.

Does having a meaning for life complete life,
or is having a meaningless life even possible?

Let you soul’s destiny flow through you,
let it show others perfectly who you are.

Copyright © Bill Baker | Year Posted 2025

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Jay Narain Date: 8/22/2025 11:54:00 AM Bill, your poem is a contemplative and emotionally rich exploration of how clarity, contemplative presence, and epiphany interplay with meaning, connection, and purpose. It stands within a strong poetic tradition but shines with your original voice. Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/22/2025 4:00:00 PM Thank you, my friend. Have a pleasant weekend. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 8/21/2025 4:24:00 PM Wow, Bill...what an amazing, thought provoking poem! The clarity of your thoughts allows for exploration and introspection. Each stanza is great and can stand on its own, but I especially liked this one: The intensity and immediacy of a brilliant thought, becomes calm in the presence of an epiphany. Extraordinary poetic talent you have, dear Bill Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/21/2025 5:16:00 PM You bring tears to my eyes, dear Sara. This stream of thoughts has meant so much to me. Much to thing on here. I am blessed to have so many beautiful thoughts to internalize. Smiles ~ Blessings, my soulmate and truelove, Bill