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This Too Will Pass

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The illusion of control in our lives Our Life, Pretend, Philosophy ...

Evil creeps upon the face of the earth Like lengthening shadows in a hot sun All that it touches loses its true worth Chaos and delusion, have now begun The ultimate illusion has caught man There is no stopping it until the end Driven by greed instead of one’s need It will seem like we’ve lost, then Truth will win You’re probably asking what we can do The light of God’s Love will show us the way In Him alone is the victory sure He’ll soon return, what a glorious day

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/24/2024 7:54:00 PM

I hope I can endure all that is to come. Many see it coming and many do not. Nice poem, Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 3/24/2024 9:10:00 PM

I'm sure you can and will, Andrea. You have a good heart, my dear friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/23/2024 8:25:00 PM

From your pen to G-d's reach. May He SOON return. Help! I yelp. ~ gw

Bill Baker
Date: 3/24/2024 2:49:00 PM

I'm with you, gw. Nice comment, my friend. Bill

Ink Empress

Date: 3/23/2024 12:37:00 PM

Real talk this is, so well written and delivered, such deep and meaningful words woven in such eloquence, i felt the depth of what youv expressed here, especially the opening lines, i couldnt help but agree too, its sad but true, but faith within assures us that theres light at the end of the tunnel, we will receive soon , what we pray for and your title resonates. Pleasure always reading your work. Sending you light always. Hope you are doing well

Bill Baker
Date: 3/23/2024 4:06:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comments, Inky. I'm doing better and should be back to normal activity level Monday. Love and Light to you, my dear friend. Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/23/2024 10:41:00 AM

So so true. Thanks for being awake. So many seem in the dark.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/23/2024 4:04:00 PM

Most I think are, Andrea. It is what it is. Have a pleasant weekend, my friend. Bill

Joseph May

Date: 3/23/2024 9:50:00 AM

"Evil has crept up on the Earth to wreak havoc, God's victory is sure", true words Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 3/23/2024 4:02:00 PM

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

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/22/2024 8:57:00 AM

Beautiful thoughts and phrases in this blessed poem dear Texan friend, i absolutely love it and and have faved it, what a joy you are to us all on soup, your contagiously friendly nature is an absolute joy. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/22/2024 9:01:00 PM

Thanks for the visit, the comments and the kind compliment, Jen. The FAV was the cherry on top! :-) Have a pleasant weekend! Hugs, Bill

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 3/20/2024 5:03:00 PM

We need not face evil alone, all it takes is good people to band together. An inspirational poem, my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/20/2024 9:39:00 PM

Thank you, Jerry, good to see you back, my friend. I hope you haven't been sick like I was. I going to try and post and comment some tomorrow. I've missed being my normal level of active here on the soup. Bill

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/19/2024 7:31:00 AM

Bill, wouldn't it be something if we could satisfy our needs without greed! That does seem like a difficult ask of many of us who occupy this world. I hope there is a solution to the madness and am trying to find a way to help it happen.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/20/2024 9:37:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. Bill

Duke Beaufort
Date: 3/19/2024 11:27:00 AM

And I applaud that you do not deny reality as is the trap many fall into.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/19/2024 8:43:00 AM

It may be beyond man's power but learn to treat others as we want to be treated and being more sensitive to needs of others is a good place to start. I salute your attitude and efforts, Duke. Have a great week! Bill

Tom Woody

Date: 3/18/2024 6:00:00 PM

You know this is right up my alley Mr. Bill. The earth will not be destroyed by man's greed - Revelation 11:18; Matthew 5:5. Awesome poem

Bill Baker
Date: 3/19/2024 8:40:00 AM

Thanks for the comment, Tom. Have a great day! Bill

Christina Bowring

Date: 3/18/2024 4:29:00 PM

Dear Bill, this is such a captivating read and the reader is drawn in right from the first line. This is so well written. ‘ Like lengthening shadows in a hot sun’ - great line that really stood out. I love how it commences with eerie darkness of evil but then radiant light of God shines through like a beacon to show us the way. Victory is won. You are so right wise friend that life is becoming more of an illusion now than ever ‘ driven by greed instead of one’s need ‘ how true!

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/18/2024 4:30:00 PM

Thank you for sharing this powerful message that brings hope amongst the chaos of the world in which we now live in. Hugs to you :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/18/2024 6:21:00 AM

Dear Bill, I love how your poem reflects on the transient nature of evil and the enduring power of God's love. You convey the ominous presence of chaos and delusion through stark imagery yet offer hope in the eventual triumph of truth. Your message of finding peace in divine love is felt deeply, for we are to trust in God's guidance amidst the darkness. Thank you for sharing this poignant reminder of faith and hope. - Blessings, Daniel

Bill Baker
Date: 3/18/2024 8:03:00 AM

Thank you for the thoughtful comments, Daniel. Your words are always an encouragement to me. Have a pleasant week! Bill

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/18/2024 2:05:00 AM

You hit the nail on the head. Truth will always win.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/18/2024 8:08:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Victor. Have a pleasant week, my friend. Bill

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 3/17/2024 11:20:00 PM

It’s darkest before dawn, as the reassuring adage goes

Bill Baker
Date: 3/18/2024 8:08:00 AM

How true, my friend. Have a great week! Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/17/2024 4:45:00 PM

Your words resonated with me Bill. It does seem as if evil has crept onto the face of the earth...how often we've pondered what we as an individual do. We've found that doing lovingly, Godly things has helped us feel as if we're doing our part. Lovely & wise words, my hubby. Hugs, Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 3/18/2024 8:07:00 AM

We do enjoy helping others, Sara. It blesses us and them. Have a pleasant day, my love. Bill

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/17/2024 4:43:00 PM

It will be a glorious day Bill, when God returns, hope drives us on. An inspirational read… Beryl

Bill Baker
Date: 3/18/2024 8:06:00 AM

Thanks, Beryl. It will be wonderful to see Jesus in person. :-) Have a joyful day, my friend. Bill

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/17/2024 3:20:00 PM

A spiritually uplifting poem gives hope. Very good advice.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/18/2024 8:05:00 AM

Thank you, Hilda. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have a pleasant week, my friend. Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/17/2024 10:10:00 AM

Wisdom of your inspiring words resonates with me, my friend. This too shall pass--your reassuring title says it all, Bill. Powerful poem!

Bill Baker
Date: 3/18/2024 8:04:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay, I appreciate your visits and comments, my friend. Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/17/2024 9:13:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. I love your great ending. Have a wonderful day..................

Bill Baker
Date: 3/17/2024 9:20:00 AM

Thank you, Paula. You have a wonderful too, my friend. Bill