Sometimes, we find ourselves walking in the wrong direction at a good clip, so preoccupied that the gap in the pavement trips us, tumbling us in. Darkness seizes. Uncertainty and fear join in the huddle. Our bodies paralyzed by fear’s powerful grasp. But thoughts penetrate in the depths of our minds, how strength has always been a constant in our lives where weakness only an acquaintance. So, with great mental bandwidth, our fingers grip each little crevice of gloom like a seasoned rock climber. We move, inching upward, finding our way out as darkness begins to dim, and rays from the big golden ball in the sky warm our shoulders. We revel in our accomplishment, never again underestimating our capabilities, as we joyfully hold the future in our hands.
Enjoy your weekend, Feel empowered, and a Big Thanks to all of you for reading, liking, and commenting throughout the years.
Lauren Scott (c) ❤️
Strength photo: Google
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
Ah, your poem is empowering and I can’t tell you how needed it is right now! Thank you for this and a wonderful, refreshing weekend to you, my dear friend. ❤⚘🌟🌷
…a kiss to Copper too! 🐾😘
Aww, Copper loves kisses and sends lots back to you and Hera! 🐶😍
Oh, goody!!!! ….Hera sends more back!!!! 🐾😘🐾
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I’m so glad my words are timely, Marina, but I hope you’re okay! I thought some empowerment and inspiration would be good for a Friday. 🙂 Wishing you the same, dear friend. Big hugs! ❤️🥰🌺💐🌻
They are great, not only for a Friday! 😉 Big hugs back!!!! ❤️🌷🙏💗🌺🐾😘
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I love the breathtaking chain of thoughts in this piece, they are so inspiring Lauren! Thank you for sharing. 🤗
What a beautiful thing to “say” Balroop. I’m so glad you found my words inspiring. 💞😍
Thank you, Lauren, for your inspirational writing.
Joanna
I’m so happy you enjoyed this piece, Joanna. Thank you! 🌺
Beautiful
Thank you very much!
A lovely, uplifting piece, Lauren. Have a wonderful weekend.
Thanks so much, Robbie, and have a wonderful weekend, too. 💞
There’s more power in us than we realized. Thank you for this inspirational writing, Lauren. 🙂
I agree, Miriam, and thank you for your lovely words, too. 💗
My daughter had a wonderful first-grade teacher. She wrote on the chalkboard “You can do it!” There were a couple of things I couldn’t do. My daughter would say, Mom, you can do it!! 💖
That’s great, Miriam. Our kids can be wonderful encouragers. 🙂 💕
Exactly, Lauren! Now that my daughter is grown, with her savvy tech skills and research, she can tell me about many things I don’t know about. 😍😊
Fabulous metaphors, Lauren.
You are an inspiration. I realized that when I read, “More Than Coffee”.
I see two other poetry books. If they are on Kobo, I’ll read one in awhile! There is a small pile in my Kobo reader to get through first!
Thanks so much, Resa! We can never have enough inspiration, right? 😉 And yes, I have two older books of poetry, and I believe they are on Kobo. My reading pile is getting higher, too, so no worries. I appreciate the thought. 🙂 Hugs 🌻
The light always shows us the way dear Lauren, and there is always someone at our side to help pick us up when we fall.
A powerful piece dear friend.
May your weekend lift your spirits High, for you always lift ours .
Much love ❤ 😍
I love your thoughts, too, Sue, and thank you for your beautiful comment. You made my day, dear friend. 🙂 Much love to you and have a lovely weekend. 🌻💞
Happy Sunday dearest Lauren 💖
We were out of town for the weekend, Sue, so Happy Monday! 🙂 Sending lots of hugs! xoxo
Hope you enjoyed thank you same to you 💕
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Wonderful and excellent poem, Lauren. Enjoy your weekend too dear.
Thanks for your wonderful words, Kamal. We were away and it was wonderful. Hope you had a good weekend, too, and wishing you a great week ahead! 💗
You are always welcome Lauren. Yes we too had a great weekend. Lots of love and light.
Spectacular picture illustration there 🙂
I’m glad you enjoyed, Ian, thank you! 🙂
Empowering lines dear Lauren. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and showing us strength is at hand if we need it.
Stay well and have a wonderful day
Thanks so much, Marie, for your awesome comment. We all need a little encouragement at some points on our journeys. Have a great week ahead! 💕
Sometimes we have a lot of inner strength.
Yes, and we may not realize it until we truly dig deep out of necessity.
Thanks for the always welcome inspiration Lauren ❤
I’m glad you found my post inspiring, Debby. I think we all need encouragement now and then. 💞
We surely do Lauren ❤
Through these challenging times, I find your posts uplifting and hopeful. Thanks, Lauren,
Many Blessings, Lisa xoxo
That’s wonderful to hear, Lisa, thank you! Yes, challenging times where the news becomes more depressing each day. So, I think everyone needs some inspiration and encouragement now and then. Love and Blessings! 💗
You are welcome. Keep shining your light! xoxo
Thanks, Lisa! You, too! 🙂 xoxo