Usefulness

All gifts must be given to sustain their usefulness. Like blood, life is in the flow, if not flowing, blood dries and dies. Movement, the constant changing, sustains the life of all living entities of creation. The Sun gives energy that sustains life on Earth. It renews itself every night by sharing the job of lighting the Earth with the Moon. This enables it to burn in full force in all its brilliance each morning. As humans, we are given gifts, not to possess, but to give or share with others. If not given are shared, the gift loses its source of power and dies. Like love that is not given or shared dies within us. Like God’s first gift to man, the breath of life, man can share this gift through the propagation of mankind. The more adaptable we become to change, the more we are given. Sharing our gifts of life, love, and awareness with others gives us our purpose in life.

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Maria Williams

Date: 10/10/2023 9:22:00 PM

Sharing our gifts of life, love, and awareness with others gives us our purpose in life. How amazingly true are your words? Thanks for sharing your profound words of wisdom Bill. Hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 10/10/2023 10:08:00 PM

Thank for being the kind of person that is aware enough to believe these thoughts are true. Always good to meet others that are on the same page as us, Maria. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Deb M

Date: 10/9/2023 1:45:00 PM

Lovely message oh wise one haha! Enjoyed this poem Bill….Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 10/9/2023 4:18:00 PM

(Smiling) sweet comment, Deb. Thanks for the visit, my dear friend. Hugs, Bill

Paul Bell

Date: 10/8/2023 8:59:00 AM

Definitely, sometimes the greatest gift in life is just waking up in the morning. In saying that, someone usually tells me they'll kill me if I don't get up.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/8/2023 10:04:00 AM

LOL, yep, I've been there, Paul. Thanks for the visit and the comment, my friend. Have yourself a great week! Bill

Yann Rolland

Date: 10/7/2023 8:02:00 PM

i love your thoughtful thoughts here, an enlitghning poem to be read and read again, thanks poet have a nice sunday

Bill Baker
Date: 10/7/2023 9:06:00 PM

Thanks for the visits and comments, Yann. Have a great weekend, my friend. Bill

Charles Messina

Date: 10/7/2023 1:31:00 PM

A heartfelt poem with so much good intention. Wonderful write, Bill. Your friend in NJ. ~Charlie

Bill Baker
Date: 10/7/2023 2:04:00 PM

Thanks for the visit, Charlie, and the comments, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/7/2023 12:04:00 PM

A lovely poem, Bill, very wise and true. It was a pleasure reading this gem today. :)

Bill Baker
Date: 10/7/2023 1:19:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comments, Evelyn. Have a pleasant weekend. my friend. Bill

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/7/2023 8:03:00 AM

Wise words and a pleasure to ponder this morning. Keep shining my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/7/2023 1:19:00 PM

Thanks, Rick. Have a great weekend my friend. Bill

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 10/7/2023 2:45:00 AM

This is so sublime, Bill. "sharing with others our gifts of life, love and awareness gives us our purpose in life"... " Love that is not shared dies within us"....all words of wisdom, so true. Thank you for sharing. God bless... ~ Ani

Bill Baker
Date: 10/7/2023 1:22:00 PM

Thank you for the kind comments, Ani. There is a quote that says, "use it or lose it!" The value of anything you receive goes up when it's shared with others. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

Karen Croft

Date: 10/6/2023 10:34:00 PM

Good advice my friend. Thank you for stopping my and reading my poems!

Bill Baker
Date: 10/7/2023 1:25:00 PM

You're welcome, Karen, and thanks for visiting and commenting on my poetry. :-) It's good to see you posting again, my friend. Have a pleasant weekend! Bill

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/6/2023 7:00:00 PM

"Share our gifts of life, love, and awareness with others." I completely agree, my sweet friend. We all have different talents and abilities, and that's perfectly okay. We should never doubt our useful qualities. Your thoughts are beautiful, inspiring; and they hold so much truth. Thank you for sharing your creative side through poetry. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Bill Baker
Date: 10/6/2023 7:57:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and the kind words, Brandy. I enjoyed reading your poetry today, my friend. Thanks for reading mine. Smiles ~ Blessings Hugs, Bill

Jay Narain

Date: 10/6/2023 11:04:00 AM

Nice poem with deep thoughts.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/6/2023 11:12:00 AM

Thank you, Jay. Have a nice weekend, my friend. Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/6/2023 7:43:00 AM

Bill, your poem is a masterpiece that exudes purposeful thought, painting a vivid picture that captures the very essence of your heartfelt message! Altruism, the selfless act of giving, is beautifully exemplified in your words, reminding us that genuine happiness is found within this noble virtue. Your profound insight reminds us of the importance of embracing change and being adaptable in our pursuit of a meaningful existence. A Fave

Bill Baker
Date: 10/6/2023 8:23:00 AM

Thank you, my friend, for the kind comments to my poetry. The FAV is always like a cherry on top. :-) I hope you week is going well. Bill

Tom Woody

Date: 10/6/2023 6:53:00 AM

Altruism is where true happiness lies? Agreed. Jesus said it best: "There is more happiness in giving than receiving." Great poem and a nice thought for a Friday morning Bill

Brandy Nicole
Date: 10/6/2023 6:38:00 PM

Always live by this "It's better to give than receive." True joy, indeed. I completely agree, Tom. :)

Bill Baker
Date: 10/6/2023 11:21:00 AM

Thanks Tom, for the visit and comment, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/6/2023 4:24:00 AM

Such a write with purposeful thought Bill, fulfilling the very essence of your message! It is indeed so important to share and keep the gift alive! A Happy Friday to you !!

Bill Baker
Date: 10/6/2023 11:22:00 AM

Thanks Mike, and a happy Friday to you, my friend. Bill

The Situation

Date: 10/5/2023 7:06:00 PM

Lost between scientific and imagination.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/5/2023 8:01:00 PM

Interesting comment, TS. I see how you're thinking though. Have a great weekend, my friend. Bill

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/5/2023 12:29:00 PM

A fine poem with lots to think about.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/5/2023 3:05:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Hilda. Have a great weekend! Bill

Christina Bowring

Date: 10/5/2023 3:10:00 AM

Dear Bill, thank you for such an inspiring, thought provoking poem full of wonderful wisdom. Life is so much more rewarding when you give and not receive. Life is for loving, caring and sharing. I particularly love the last two lines. So enjoyed reading your words of wisdom. A fav for me my friend. Have a blessed day.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/5/2023 7:42:00 AM

Thank you for the visit and kind comments, Christina. I agree with you, life is for loving, caring and sharing, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/5/2023 2:21:00 AM

it is indeed all about being adaptable, not easy some days but oh how we try Bill, hope to hear from you soon

Bill Baker
Date: 10/5/2023 7:58:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comments, Vie, nice to have you visit. I'll soup mail later, my friend. Bill

Joe Dimino

Date: 10/4/2023 7:33:00 AM

"Sharing our gifts of life, love, and awareness with others gives us our purpose in life." -- Very true! Point taken, Bill. Blessings my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/5/2023 7:59:00 AM

Interacting with others is a good way we can be a change agent for good. Thanks for the visit and comment, my friend. Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/4/2023 5:41:00 AM

Words of wisdom throughout my friend. Such wonderful and endearing sentiments, Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 10/5/2023 8:01:00 AM

Thank you, Vijay, for consistently visiting and commenting on my poetry. I hope your week is going well. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/4/2023 3:37:00 AM

Sharing is truly the energy of life as you so well said in your outstanding poem. I admire you, dear hubby, for your insights and for your ability to pen such profound thoughts in a spectacular manner. You have a beautiful and creative mind. hugs from the eastside writing bear

Bill Baker
Date: 10/5/2023 8:03:00 AM

Thank you from your westside writing bear, GRRRRRRRRRRR! Have a good day, Sara. Bill

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/4/2023 2:09:00 AM

Sharing is the key to a life that emulates what God wants from us. Great poem. Blessings.

Bill Baker
Date: 10/5/2023 8:04:00 AM

I agree, Victor, they will know us by our Love. Let it flow. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

Ink Empress

Date: 10/3/2023 8:34:00 PM

Sharing is caring, and whats the point of having what you have, even if it is light, or knowledge, if we dont share it with someone, sharing makes it all more beautiful, and we are useful when done so rightly. I love the way you’ve written in various ways to share. Your kind and philanthropic mind can be evident in this poem too dear Bill, something i also believe in, we may love but to really love would be when you are willing to share without expectations. A fave, I wish this reaches many

Bill Baker
Date: 10/5/2023 8:13:00 AM

Thank you for your mindful and encouraging comments, Ink, and thank you for letting your Light shine through your beautiful poetry and your encouraging words to others. People like you make the world a better place to living in. Thanks for the FAV, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/3/2023 8:05:00 PM

Yes, we are meant to share our gifts and keep the old blood pumping, Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 10/5/2023 8:14:00 AM

It's what makes life worth living for me, Kim. Thanks for the visit and comments! Bill

Miranda Hawley

Date: 10/3/2023 6:45:00 PM

Well, this poem concept that you wrote about is absolutely biblical. Matthew 25: 14-29 is the parable of the talents, which is similar to the message of your poem. I think that maybe Proverbs has that message in its context as well. Also great job pointing to nature to provide active examples of what you are talking about. Great job!

Bill Baker
Date: 10/5/2023 8:17:00 AM

A fine teaching of Christ there in Matthew, Miranda. Thanks for referencing the scripture, my friend. I enjoy your visits and comments. Enjoy this day that God has given and rejoice in it! Hugs, Bill