I have been embraced
by the chilling presence
of loneliness.
I have wondered
where the niche
designed for me
exists in this world
in which my breaths
originate.
I have waited
for the glow
to emerge
from behind
the shadows.
But when I take
that wise step
into the splendor
of nature,
listen to the trees
whisper their sagacity,
feel the flowing rivers
move my pain,
creating vast distance
between it and me,
I have been revived
by the compassion
that nature offers
so unselfishly.
© Lauren Scott, baydreamerwrites.com – All rights reserved.
Photo: Yours truly.
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
Such a beautiful poem Lauren!! 💞
Thanks so much, Cindy! I appreciate your kind words. ❤️
It’s a pleasure❣️
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Your poetry is so soothing and flows like a sweet song. Lovely, Lauren. 💗
Oh, how lovely to “say” Michele. I appreciate your kind words very much. Have a wonderful evening. ❤️🌹
🙏🏻🌃 😊You too! 💗
I feel this one…
I’m glad my words resonated with you, Sharon. ❤️
Beautiful words strung together just right.
What a beautiful comment, Anneli. Thank you! ❤️
I love the word sagacious and was surprised to see a form of it in your delightful poem. Well done, Lauren,
I do, too, John, and wanted to fit it in somehow. I’m glad it worked. Thanks for your wonderful words!
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Lauren, how beautiful are your words here! I, too, have a profound sense of healing in the presence of nature. This is a subject that I hold near and dear to my heart for how nature inspires and influences what I write and how reassured I feel having been raised in the countryside and how much I quickly came to love all that nature has to give. So wonderful to see your words!
Hi Don, it’s so nice to see you and I’m glad this poem resonated with you also. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. Nature has her way of healing and uplifting – that is for certain. Thanks again!
Nature’s compassion heals! I love this poem, Lauren!
Happy Sunday, my dear friend! 💗🌷🌱🌷💗
Yes, it does! Thanks very much, Marina! Happy Sunday to you and I hope you have a lovely week ahead. Sending lots of love and hugs! ❤️💐❤️💐❤️💐❤️
….and many more hugs back and love! Happy Monday and week ahead, my dear friend.
❤️😘🌷🤗🌸❤️
A Master Designer has been busy to bring those pleasures to us.
That’s true, Ian. Thank you!
This is beautiful, Lauren. You really capture the feeling in your words.
Thanks, Barbara. I appreciate your kind words. 💗
Subtle yet impactful !
Thanks so much! 💗
Nature is a good tonic for many things Lauren. The image of the plant is gorgeous, and so are your words. ❤
Nature has her way, doesn’t she, Debby? I appreciate your beautiful comment. Thanks so much! 💗💗
Hugs ❤
Hugs back, Debby! 🥰
This is so touching Lauren. Nature has its own magic! And your poem expressed it so well, the warmth we can find when being out and looking at the beauty around us.
Stay blessed.
Thanks so much for your lovely words, Marie. Nature is magical, that is for sure. Love and hugs to you, my friend. ❤️
Hi Lauren, I suppose we all suffer times of loneliness and self doubt despite our circumstances or the people who surround us.
I believe loneliness can be felt for a variety of reasons, Robbie. But I wanted to add hope at the end of this poem, and that’s when Nature enters. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🌺
My pleasure. Nature does uplift us.
Such a beautiful wordplay ..love it
Thanks so much for your wonderful words!
Nature holds so many gifts. Your words are a gift, Lauren and I love the picture. Soothing colours. 💕💕
I agree with you about Nature, Jane, and thank you, my friend, for your lovely comment about my words. And I love the colors, too, definitely soothing. Sending much love your way. 💗💗💗💗
What a wonderful chilling embrace
Thank you!
Such a nice poem Lauren, embracing nature and its splendor. Lovely🔥🔥⏫🙌
Thanks so much, Mthobisi, for your wonderful and encouraging words. Nature is the best! Have a great weekend. 🍁🍂
Thank You Lauren, have a great one too😊🙌
The words can be felt.
I’m so glad. Thank you!
Oh, Lauren, this is such a beautiful write. It resonates with me so deeply; I love it!
Aww, thanks so much, Jeff. I appreciate your wonderful comment and I’m glad this resonates with you, but I hope in a good way, not the lonely way. 🤗
It’s always my pleasure, Lauren. It definitely resonated in a good way. 🤗
I’m with you in this sentiment that you have penned so beautifully!
Thank you, Lauren!
Thanks for your kind words, Resa, and I’m glad we’re on the same page. 🙂 💗
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If you consider that loneliness never makes you weak. That is really embraces you.
Loneliness can provoke weakness, which is why I used “chilling” to describe its embrace. Not warm like a best friend’s hug. 🙂
lovely😍
Thank you! 🥰
I felt peace after reading this piece .
I am a lover of nature.
I’m so glad the outcome was positive for you after reading this poem. Another lover of nature, that is wonderful. Nature finds herself in many of my poems. Thank you for the visit, too.
You are welcome Lauren Scott, please I am a newbie, I will be grateful if you join me to grow my page.