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To Find My Way Home

I’ve spent many hours, great thoughts to discern. Traveled many paths, great truths to learn. But when it appeared the path would end, I’d always discovered another slight bend. I’d have to regroup and start again. I set up in silence in the darkness of night, Without eyes to see I still saw a light. I was looking outward and seeking insight. I realized looking outward was a losing plight. Looking outward was wrong, inwards was right. I’ve been trying to learn what I already know. There’s not really a way, there’s nowhere to go. It’s like the corn, looking for the kernel. The source that knows both would have to be eternal. I’ll pray to the Creator, the way home he will show. “There’s no reason for you to stray. Return to me without delay. I’m here to help you day by day. Carefully listen when you pray. Step by step, I’ll show you the way.”

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Maria Fernandez-Garcia

Date: 11/30/2023 2:41:00 PM

Such a poignant poem Bill. I enjoyed it. Awesome. Nice you found the way home. Blessings my friend!

Maria Fernandez-Garcia
Date: 11/30/2023 4:34:00 PM

You are the best too, Bill. Cheer up... You will be ok. I blow all my love and wishes to you xxxx

Bill Baker
Date: 11/30/2023 2:59:00 PM

Thank you, Maria, for reading and commenting on so many of my poems. You're the best, my friend. Bill

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/28/2023 8:31:00 AM

- A lovely and inspiring poem, Bill ... sometimes we lose our way :) - hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 11/28/2023 5:16:00 PM

I know I have, (several times). Thanks for the comments, Anne-Lise. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 11/28/2023 5:49:00 AM

An inspiring poem my friend. Just put one foot in front of the other and know he will guide you down the right path.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/28/2023 5:16:00 PM

It works best when I do just that, Jerry. Thanks for the comment, my friend. Bill

Susan Lawrence

Date: 11/27/2023 5:59:00 PM

Dear friend Bill , I just read your reply to my earlier comment and it sounds like you have had a hard day … Some days test us in ways we are not prepared for and it can be like being punched in the gut , or having the chair pulled out from behind us when we are trying to sit down ! That happened to me once and I never forgot it ! Please know you are in my thoughts and heart . I hope tomorrow spreads its love and light on you . Hugs, Susan :)

Bill Baker
Date: 11/27/2023 8:26:00 PM

Thank you so much for you kind and caring thoughts, Susan. I'll take all the Love and Light I can get, thank you. Have a pleasant evening. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Silent One

Date: 11/27/2023 12:42:00 PM

We all get a little lost sometimes and we need a helping hand to help us find a way back home.. your poem has a great message and rhymes and flow so well..

Bill Baker
Date: 11/27/2023 5:39:00 PM

Thank you, Silent One. Holidays are hard for me with no family near me. My thinking goes a little south sometimes. Thanks for the comments. Have a great day, my friend. Bill

Deb M

Date: 11/27/2023 12:40:00 PM

How beautifully you write Bill….Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 11/27/2023 5:42:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. I'm still learning and still trying to write some good ones every once in a while. Your comments are encouraging. Big hugs, Bill

Jay Narain

Date: 11/27/2023 10:53:00 AM

Lovely poem, Bill. Inspiring poem and quest for inward truth.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/27/2023 5:44:00 PM

Thank you, Jay, for the uplifting comments, my friend. Bill

Lin Lane

Date: 11/27/2023 8:12:00 AM

There are times when we struggle in life, feeling like we can't find our way, but He knows the way to set us free from the angst of feeling lost. Faithfully written, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/27/2023 5:45:00 PM

I need help a lot, Lin. It like a roller coaster sometimes. I think too much, I think. (see) LOL. Thanks for the comments, my friend. Have a pleasant week. Bill

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 11/27/2023 7:37:00 AM

Oh, I love this so. Beautifully done. A shining example of the love found beneath the SON. God bless you with love, Gina

Bill Baker
Date: 11/27/2023 5:48:00 PM

I don't know how people make it in the world we live in without His help. Thank God, he helps us, even when we forget to ask. Thank you for the uplifting comments, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Susan Lawrence

Date: 11/27/2023 7:28:00 AM

I love this Bill . So many truths unfold within your sage words . Yes the path is inward and the roads lead that way if one is quiet and willing to take the journey in full trust and surrender. Thank you for your poignant and inspiring poem dear friend . Hugs and blessings, Susan :)

Bill Baker
Date: 11/27/2023 5:53:00 PM

Thank you, Susan, today I really need a good hug. Life can be very challenging on the drop of a hat. Some days seem like a final exam the way I am tested. Live goes on by the grace of God. I am happy in Him, but the world is not my cup of tea on days like today. I'll pray tonight, get some rest, and God willing I'll accept whatever he sends my way. Hugs and blessing for you, my dear friend. Bill