Just yesterday
I went for a walk
by myself
but I wasn’t lonely
until I slipped and fell
into a puddle of
infatuation
There was no one to catch me
Once I gained my composure
I was only sure of confusion
and I wondered how
my clothes would dry
Puddles were in abundance
He is only being himself,
I silently conjectured
The air was cold
The wind insistent
I felt myself trembling
with only the truth
to blame
Lauren Scott © 2015
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
Beautifully written.
Thanks so much, Bonolo!
Wow, Lauren; I love this poem! You write with a stronger more beautiful pen everyday. ❤️xoxo
Aww, thanks, Angela! Your feedback is always appreciated. I’m certainly trying. 🙂 ♥ xo
This is lovely, Lauren!
Thanks, my friend..♥
Wow, this is amazing, Lauren! ❤
Thanks so much, Iris! xo
The puddle images are very well…
Pl correct to read…the puddle images your thoughts very well…
Thanks so much, Raj, I understand what you’re trying to say. I wasn’t sure about that metaphor in the beginning but decided to try. I’m glad responses have been positive. 🙂
Hun, this poem is deep and your writing gets better every day! I’m proud to be your husband. LU M
Thanks for your encouragement, Honey! Love you! ♥
Wow Lauren, I can relate to this poem! Your writing has taken a different path lately and is just reaching new heights. Wonderful. ❤️ Xxx
I’m glad to hear that, Chris, and thank you for your kind complement. It’s challenging to try different avenues but it’s also fun and I’m thankful for the positive feedback, too. I always appreciate your insightful comments. 🙂 Hugs and blessings! ♥
“a puddle of infatuation”; very interesting…and the poem is very nice!
I thought the same thing, Steve, only in a negative way; wasn’t sure about using it. Then I thought, what the heck! I’ll try and hope for the best. 🙂 I’m glad you liked it and thanks for your comment!
Love the unexpectedness in this poem, Lauren. Great work.
Thanks so much, Jean. With this one I didn’t know what to expect. 🙂
Beautiful! So much in such a short piece. Very talented.
Thanks very much, Shian! Your words encourage me to keep writing. 🙂
Loved it all. I couldn’t find a phrase I liked better than the others.
What I can say, Ian? Your comment made my day! Thank you!
I loved it, especially the “puddle of infatuation.”
Aww, thanks, Michelle! Sometimes metaphors aren’t good so I wasn’t sure about the puddles. But the feedback has been better than I expected. So it’s always good to try and hope for a smooth outcome..:)
Those puddles can get you into all kinds of troubles.
They sure can!
Strong poetic words with a touch of melancholy wandering in the cold wind … I’ll go back to the bucolic scene and regain soundness … Loved your poignant expression dear Lauren 🙂 ❤ xxx
Aww, what a lovely first line, Doda…thank you for your beautiful and poetic comment that goes straight to my heart…♥ xoxo
This is really good, thought the puddles referred to real pudles of water and mud, but then they turned out to be puddles of affection, very creative!
Thanks so much, Rodrick. I thought I’d try puddles for this metaphor, though I wasn’t sure how it would turn out. I’m so happy you enjoyed this and I appreciate your complement very much!
Lovely, Lauren … with unusual imagery that is so effective. The last two lines make the poem even more powerful. XO ❤
Thanks, Diane! As I’ve mentioned in other comments, puddles came to mind but I wasn’t sure if they would work. How will we know if we don’t try, right? And those last two lines came at the last minute. I wasn’t satisfied for awhile…♥ xoxo
That’s so beautifully written. You brought down the essence of the scenario as well. Loved your metaphor- it magnificently constituted the emotions 🙂
Thank you very much, Chandan! I appreciate your kind comment, insight and visit!
You’re so generous for saying that Lauren! I aspire to write like you gem bloggers some day. I’ve one request to make, will you look at my blog http://www.thevindicatedaxiom.wordpress.com and provide me with your valuable criticism and opinions. I would be very grateful- Thank you! 🙂
I’m not qualified, Chandran, but I did visit your blog and am now following…you can read my comments over there! 🙂 Take care and I wish you a wonderful week!
Ah, the puddles of emotion are great here! ♥ I see such depth in your writing lately!
Thanks so much, Christy! I’m trying to dig deeper but don’t hold me to it! 🙂 ♥