
Dear Family and Friends,
I am excited to share that my poem “Chilling Embrace” which was recently published at Spillwords Press has been nominated for Publication of the Month. The email that brightened my day is below:
Dear writers,
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you! Your exceptional pieces have been nominated due to popular demand for Publication of The Month of September.
You have the power to decide the winner by casting your vote here: https://spillwords.com/vote/
We also encourage you to share this link with your family, friends, and supporters, as their votes can make all the difference.
Please note that voting will conclude on 9/29, and soon after, we will reveal the well-deserved recipient of this prestigious title.
To vote, kindly register and/or log in to ensure your voice is heard.
The winning publication will be prominently featured on the Spillwords.com sidebar throughout the entire month of October, gaining well-deserved recognition from our global audience.
HERE ARE THE NOMINEES:
Fever by Suman Pokhrel
The Falling Man by Stephen Kingsnorth
Kings of The Water by Tim Barlow
Chilling Embrace by Lauren Scott
Love Lane by Simona Prilogan
Two Black Cats by Tamara Lindsay
Ruth by James Walmsley
True by Ivor Steven
You’re No Good For Me by Sheila Henry
Rubble Women by David Milner
Harvest by Elaine Nadal
Unobtainable by S.J. Walker
Two Weeks Today by Elizabeth Ricketson
Endless Scale by Vasile Trif
To all the nominees, good luck! Your contributions have enriched our platform, and we deeply appreciate your excellent collaboration and participation.
Warm regards,
Editing Team | Editing Department
editor@spillwords.com

Chilling Embrace
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.
ยฉ Lauren Scott
Photos: Spillwords Press
A Big Thank You to Dagmara K. and her team for publishing my poem and for this wonderful nomination!
** Please remember that you’ll need to log into Spillwords to vote, and voting is happening now and will end on Friday, September 29th.
Thanks so much for your kind support! โค๏ธ๐๐ป

ยฉ Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites.com โ All rights reserved.
Done! Good luck. A fab poem. xo
Thanks for voting, Darlene, and for your wonderful words about my poem! xo
I got you covered, sistah! I already voted ๐ณ๏ธ May the stars align for you. Iโm sending more blessings. Xoxo ๐
Aww, thanks, Selma! You rock! I have no expectations, but it’s an honor to be nominated. And I appreciate the support such as yours! Love and hugs to you, my friend! ๐ค๐ฅฐ๐
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Haha, thanks, Jonathan! ๐
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Thanks again for voting, Sadje! Your support is appreciated, my friend! ๐๐๐ป๐
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Yay!!!
Thanks, John! ๐
You are welcome.
best of luck!
Thanks, Beth! xo
Congratulations on your wonderful news!
Thanks so much, Liz! ๐ค
You’re welcome, Lauren!
Woo hoo! WTG Lady!!
Thanks, Annette! You rock! ๐ฅฐ๐๐๐ป
Congratulations Lauren!
So thrilled for you! โค ๐
Thanks so much, Carol Anne! xoxo
Your welcome Lauren, my pleasure!
Congratulations! I registered at Spillwords and voted for you! ๐ ๐
Thanks very much! That is so nice of you to take the time, and I greatly appreciate your support! ๐
Great news! Voted! Best of luck, my dear friend! xoxoxo
Thanks a bunch, Marina! No expectations, but the support is golden! Hugs and love to you! ๐๐๐๐
Oh, I think you should because you deserve it!
More hugs to you! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Congratulations, that’s amazing. Will definitely vote for you!
Thanks a bunch, Pooja! I appreciate your wonderful support! xoxo
You’re so welcome!
Kudos on a well deserved nomination, Lauren. I’m going over there to vote now. Best of luck! ๐
Thanks for your kind words, Mike! And I appreciate you taking the time to vote! ๐ค๐๐ป
Congratulations, Lauren. I’ve voted.
Thanks for your support, Robbie! It’s greatly appreciated! ๐๐ธ
Beautiful poem, Lauren:) I voted for it. Good luck!
Thanks so much for your vote and support, Denise! I appreciate it! ๐
Done! This is a beautiful poem for the season. ๐
Thanks so much for your vote, Layla, and for your kind words! ๐๐ป๐ค๐
Yippee! Congratulations, Lauren.
Thanks a bunch, Annelli! ๐๐
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Thank you! ๐ค
Congratulations
Thanks, Ian!
Congratulations Lauren and best of luck. its a gorgeous poem! โ
Thanks so much, Cindy, on both counts and for your support! ๐๐๐๐ป
You’re so very welcome always Lauren ๐๐๐
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Congratulations Lauren dear! How exciting! ๐๐๐ผ๐
Thanks a bunch, dear Kym! ๐ค๐ฅฐ๐คฉ๐
You’re welcome. All the best my dear Lauren! ๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐๐ผ
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The poem certainly speaks to me and my experience, Lauren. Well done and congratulations. -Curt
That’s wonderful to know, Curt! Thanks for your kind words!
Well done and hearty congratulations dear Lauren. Keep giving your best poems. I too have voted.
Thanks so much for your amazing support and vote, Kamal! You rock, my friend! ๐ฅฐ๐ค๐คฉโค๏ธ๐๐ป
You are always welcome dear Lauren. You also rock my friend. Your poems are excellent and so beautiful. Lots of love and hugs ๐คโค๏ธ๐คโค๏ธ
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Congratulations, this is just fabulous! Well deserved dear Laurenโ
Thanks so much, Holly! I appreciate your kind words! ๐ฉท๐ท
All so true dear Lauren ๐
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Oh, sooooo beauuuuuutiful. You deserve to win! xo
Thanks so much, Pam! Fingers crossed, but even if I don’t win, the nomination is a win in my book. ๐ Your support is golden, and have a lovely weekend! ๐งก๐๐
Nominations are certainly golden!! ๐คฉ
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Best of luck ๐ค
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Thanks so much!
Thanks for bringing it
Congratulations on the nomination, Lauren, and apologies that I’m so far behind on my blogs that I missed the voting deadline! I’ll continue reading to see how you did. Take care.
Thanks, Steve, and no worries! Iโm always behind. ๐ The nomination is an honor, but Iโll find out in a few days. Have a good weekend! ๐
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