Redwood Fence Tops

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry

When the sun descends behind emerald, rolling hills
and evening offers all that it owns, my husband falls
into a serious slumber in a matter of seconds – I am envious.
It takes more than seconds for my mind to shut down,
for thoughts to pause for an evening’s repose.

The flowers in our garden turn in for the night,
and the smiles in their blooms wait for dawn’s greeting.
Critters burrow in their homes, although darkness calls some
to come out and play and we miss the show.
Our dreams carry us through minutes and hours
until night bids farewell,
the cue for morning to slide into her spotlight.

And when she does, we witness again the glorious sun
rising over those rolling hills,
one more sky where clouds stay hidden,
one more kiss from each other,
the one who accelerates our heartbeats…
when our children our home, they gift us with another hug,
age is irrelevant…from babies to adults,
their hugs are priceless like the moment we draw a new breath.

And don’t forget how nature delights with her offerings…
our feathered friends sing their wake-up chorus of joy,
bushy-tailed squirrels skitter along redwood fence tops.
How do their tiny feet not miss a step,
tumbling their little bodies to the ground?

So, we wipe the sleep from our eyes, gratitude flows through our veins,
for all that was lost in the darkness has been found on this fresh, magnificent day.

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85 thoughts on “Redwood Fence Tops”

  3. Welcome back Lauren! At lease I haven’t seen your writing as of late.
    Another beautiful poem to start the day with. Sending lots of love and hugs for a great New Year❣️

      5. No problem Lauren dear. I just wanted to get it done before I get distracted, and honey it doesn’t take much for that to happen! LOL 🤣 Hugs and smooches! 🥰💖😘💐😍

      7. Oh Lauren, it doesn’t take much to become overwhelmed girlfriend, especially when you already have a lot poured onto your plate. I think we are such overachievers, and we have to lighten up on our throttle! 😜 But continue doing your “Happy Dance” girlfriend. 💃🏼🎶😍 Cheers to your success! 🥂

      8. I agree and I’m still dancing, but I’m exhausted! LOL So much to celebrate is nothing I’ll complain about though. “Lighten up on the throttle” love it, Kym! Cheers to your success too, dear friend!
        🥂⭐️🥂⭐️🥂❤️

  16. What a beautiful celebration ode to life, Lauren! So light and warming, with appreciation for all that surrounds us. Truly lovely.

  20. Such a soothing read, Lauren. From the natural world to your inner family world. Truly heartwarming and highlighting what really matters. 💞 Just had a chance to read your review. I am humbled beyond measure by your words and devotion to supporting others. Thank you. 🙏🏻🌹

    1. Hi Michele, thanks for your lovely words about my poem. And I’m glad you’re happy with my review. I loved your book, and this is a wonderful community that supports others, and I’m grateful to be a part of it. You are so welcome! 💞🌺

  21. “So, we wipe the sleep from our eyes, gratitude flows through our veins,
    for all that was lost in the darkness has been found on this fresh, magnificent day.”

    🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  26. Lauren, wow! A beautiful and tender poem encompassing the wonderful and richness of our lives, from the natural beauty around us to the love of close ones. Oh, how I can relate to ‘their hugs are priceless like the moment we draw a new breath’! Our ‘feathered friends’ are also our constant companion and this morning sat at breakfast for a long time admiring the cutest of wrens eagerly pecking away at a plant pot – suddenly life seemed most uncomplicated and liberating!

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