Do you live in color, shades of gray or black and white?
Do smiles grace your face as often as they should?
It’s a stretch to dodge the tears and let joy shine through
when times are tough and you’ve done all you could
There are no magic words to take away the sting
or miracle tunes to make you dance along the way
Just a hug and a shoulder and an ear to listen
all from my heart, I offer you this rich bouquet
Lauren Scott © 2014
(Google images photo)
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
Wonderful Lauren… what more do we need.. Lovely words.. Have a Peaceful weekend.. xxx Hugs ❤ Sue
Thanks so much, Sue! Friendships and love are what we need more of…let us keep hoping…Big hugs back to you! ♥
Beautiful poem Lauren! Really fit well with my own recent mindset too.
I’m glad my timing was good, Scott, thanks so much! xx
Beautiful poem! Hugs ❤
Thanks, Iris, and returning some hugs! 🙂
A beautiful, thought filled poem that gives guidance for exploring the new year and remembering days past.
Thanks so much for your insightful comment, Steve…your words are beautiful, too!
Beautiful poem to begin a new year Lauren! 😊 xxx
Thanks so much, Chris! Hugs and blessings to you! ♥
It’s all that I need….thank you, Lauren!
Happy New Year 2015 to you and your family! ♥ xoxo
You’re welcome, my friend, and thank you! 🙂
Let’s hope 2015 is good to us all! Hugs! xoxo
This is so good, so true and so relevant today, all it takes is a shoulder, a word of encouragement, a peck on the cheeks that matters so much. Thanks, and wish you a Happy New Year!
Aww, thanks so much for your lovely comment, Rodrick, and wouldn’t it be nice if we all acted this way for each other? If only…wishing you a very Happy New Year, too!
Great New Year sentiments, Lauren. I wish for you the brightest and happiest one.
xxx
Thanks so much, Red, and I wish all the same for you, too, in this new year! ♥
Lauren, that was gorgeous! Beautiful sentiments. Great words to start the new year off. Hugs.
Aww, thanks, Michelle! The first verse was pending for a long time and the second verse came to me yesterday. I decided to make it a short one! 🙂 Many hugs to you, too! ♥
“An ear to listen.” That is so lacking in today’s society. Happy New Year.
I know it is and definitely one of my resolutions for this year…Thanks, Ian! I hope your new year is starting off on a happy note. 🙂
Beautiful Lauren ❤
Have a wonderful New Year!.
Best wishes, Aquileana 😀
Thanks, Aquileana! I hope your New Year is filled with many smiles! ♥
A lovely poem, goes well with the photo. Good to see you back in the new year.
Thanks, Joe, I always appreciate your encouraging comments. It’s nice to be back but I’m hoping for more writing inspiration. 🙂
Lauren, big hugs from me for a great year to you all. Superb picture and poem with great scenery at the front of your blog Happy days x
Aww, thanks, Doron! I always appreciate your kind words and the photo is from our holiday trip. 🙂 Big hugs back to you, too, and Happy January!
Beautiful words Lauren, simple words reflecting a simple hug and a listening ear.
Amazing the power of a hug.
Ian
Thanks so much, Ian! It’s amazing how a simple act can make the world of difference. I hope your year is starting off cheerfully! 🙂
Love it my friend. Love the photo as well. ♥Renee
Thanks a bunch, Renee! When I saw the photo, I knew it would be perfect! Hugs! ♥
Lauren Dear ! A poem filled with warm encouraging concepts and tenderness !
Loved it my friend,the accompanying photo is also so sweet !!! Sending love & hugs your way ,Doda 🙂 ❤ ❤ ❤
Aww, thanks again, Doda! Your comments are always so heartwarming! I thought that photo was so sweet, too! Sending all the same back to you and more! 🙂 ♥
Absolutely Tender!
Thanks so much Rafael! I appreciate your visit!
Lauren, you so deeply inspire!
Aww, what a nice thing to say, Don! Thank you! Wishing you a great weekend just around the corner!