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To Live Authentically

I stand and gaze at the stars in the sky, Wondering what happens to me when I die? With questions like who, what, when, where and why, I sure hope the answer won’t end up a lie. What was important, the things that I knew? Or passing the true things on to a few? Discerning the truth as my wisdom grew, Gave me more patience while thinking things through. Why is it different for a girl or a guy? Why is it wrong for a grown man to cry? At some point it’s best to just say good-bye, It’s not as if you did not even try. Answers are not needed apparently, For life to be lived authentically.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/6/2022 9:31:00 AM

We don't need to know all the answers, we just need to have faith that things happen for a reason. Sometimes it's not all about us, sometimes it's bigger than us. Something to think about. Hugs, Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 3/8/2022 4:26:00 PM

Soulful comment, Sara. Thanks, Bill

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/21/2022 3:07:00 AM

I would not bother much on afterlife. Best to live a moral life and then all will be well.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/21/2022 6:38:00 AM

I agree, Victor. Just live in the moment. Thanks for your comment. Bill

Ronald D Thompson

Date: 1/20/2022 2:07:00 PM

Great write Bill. Last two lines frames the essence of the poem. Best....Ron

Bill Baker
Date: 1/20/2022 5:18:00 PM

Thanks, Ron. I like to write sonnet because of the summary lines at the end. Have a great day! Bill

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/20/2022 11:46:00 AM

True. The answers aren't needed to live authentically. Well done Bill. :)

Bill Baker
Date: 1/20/2022 5:17:00 PM

Thanks, Heidi. Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/20/2022 6:39:00 AM

I like your conclusion in the ending, Bill. Thoughtful exploration in this introspective poem.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/20/2022 7:33:00 AM

Thank you for your comment, Vijay. Question do encourage our seeking, but authenticity is in living what we know within to be our truth. Bill

Jack Ellison

Date: 1/20/2022 4:48:00 AM

This is well. written my friend... makes us stop pause and contemplate things our existence! Cheers, Jack

Bill Baker
Date: 1/20/2022 7:30:00 AM

Thank you for the visit and comment, Jack. It's always good to hear from you. Bill

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/19/2022 5:38:00 PM

Living authentically is truth~ truth is the legacy left behind. You will take your place and illuminate the sky! A beautiful sonnet Bill. Blessings, Paulette

Bill Baker
Date: 1/19/2022 7:27:00 PM

Thank you for the comments, Paulette. Have a great week! Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/19/2022 5:15:00 PM

Why is it wrong for a grown man to cry? Such a wonderfully crafted sonnet with fundamental questions pertaining to the purpose of life. Very well done. Lasaad

Bill Baker
Date: 1/19/2022 7:26:00 PM

Thanks, Lasaad. Have a great week! Bill