When the sun dips behind tears
and hope goes underground,
all seems adrift – despair
soars high above the clouds,
obliterating any dreams
hovering in their softness.
Waves of misery crash down.
The burden feels too taxing
to lug around for long,
and yet, we choose to slog on –
heavy in mind, body, and spirit.
But in that dark corner of hope,
a dim light glistens in the shadows.
Those ominous shapes transform
into bright colors of optimism
where hope unveils its abilities and
the mindset slowly begins to shift.
Lauren Scott (c) 2021
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
Beautiful
Thanks, Beth!
Love the hope that keeps the light glowing in the corner. Beautifully articulated Lauren.
Hope is always there; it’s just hard to find at times. Thanks for your lovely words, Balroop!
Thanks for sharing Lauren.
No matter what happens, it is so important to look for the hope.
Many Blessings,
Lisa xoxo
Yes, the hope is always there to be found. Thanks for your kind words, Lisa. Take care! 💕
Thanks! 🙂
Here’s to the “bright colors of optimism”, my dearest Lauren. Beautiful!
Happy July! Love and many hugs! xoxoxoxoxo
Yes, let those bright colors breathe optimism into us all! Thanks, Marina, and Happy July! Time is flying, isn’t it? Can’t believe this year is half over. 🙂
Lots of love and hugs to you, too, dear friend! 💗💗💗💗💗
Oh, yes it is! Half year…
More love and many more hugs back to you! 🤗😘🤗😘🤗😘🤗😘🤗❤🧡❤🧡❤
🌻💗🌻💗🌻💗🌻💗🌻
🧡🌟💛🌟🧡😘😘
Here is to the smile through the tears situation. Super poem.
Love those smiles, John! Thanks for your kind words, too! 😍
A beautiful tribute to the human desire to find hope. Nicely done, Lauren.
Thanks for your kind comment, Mark! We need to remember that light keeps glowing even though dim at times. Have a great weekend!
Hope can get us through an awful lot.
Hope is what it takes, Binky. If we lose all hope then we lose motivation to move forward. Thanks for stopping by and have a good weekend!
A beautiful poem about despair and hope, Lauren. I think it’s in our nature to hope even when things are bleak. 🙂
Thanks, Diana, and I agree with you. 🙂 By the way, your book is on its way. Have a great weekend! 💕
Well, that’s great to hear, my friend. I’m doing a sitting-down happy dance. I hope you enjoy the read!
Thanks for the smile and I’m sure I will!
Diana, I am perusing Amazon and what a surprise! Thank you SO much for such a beautiful review for New Day, New Dreams, and for taking the time to write reviews for both of my books. Sorry it took so long for me to read it. Anyway, I appreciate your comments as you are an amazing writer. Thanks again for the 5 stars! ⭐️ 💞
You’re very welcome. The review went up on my blog this morning too. 🙂 I’m looking forward to your next one!
Oh, thanks again, Diana. I’m definitely sounding like a broken record! 🙂 As to my book, the editing is ongoing. But I think I’m getting closer to the finish line. I’m heading over to your blog now. 💕
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Great poem, Lauren, depicting how often we fall for the dark and stumble.
Hope and light is truly the gifts that will show the way.
I do like this part of your poem:
“The burden feels too taxing
to lug around for long,
and yet, we choose to slog on –
heavy in mind, body, and spirit.”
What about if we put those burdens down when possible and walk on … or even around. 😊.
Miriam
Thanks, Miriam, for your lovely words. And I agree with letting go of those burdens, walking on. 🙂 May your weekend be full of light, love, and laughter! 🌟🥰
Thank you Lauren and May you have a wonderful weekend too. 🤗💕.
Miriam
Oh so true Lauren and beautifully written. There is always hope! xx
Thanks so much, Alison, for your lovely words. Have a good weekend! 💗
I felt like you wrote this story for me. 🙂 I hope you are okay Lauren? This past month of mercury retrograde has been a doozy for many. Hugs ❤
I’m sure this poem resonates with many, Debby. I was “in a mood” when I wrote it, but I’m fine. Thank you. Hope you’re doing okay too. Hugs back to you! 💗💗
Good to hear Lauren. I love ‘mood’ writing when it strikes ❤ xx
Beautifully expressed Lauren
Thanks so much, Ian. It’s good to see you are back and I hope all is better.
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A beautiful message on hope, Lauren! Loved that last stanza! Stay blessed always🙏💖🌈🤗
Thanks so much, Diana. Your beautiful words make my day. Have a wonderful Sunday! ❤️❤️❤️