
Dear Family and Friends, I am thrilled to share that my poem, “An Invitation” is published on Spillwords Press today as a Featured Post! Thank you to Dagmara and her team for accepting my submission. It is always a great honor to have my writing featured on this wonderful platform, and to be in the company of many talented authors.
An Invitation
Smooth granite invites contemplation and reflection.
Please, take a seat, relax, watch the lakeโs ripples
perform their water dance. Does the shimmering surface
remind you of stars presenting a ballet in a brilliant night sky?
Note the tall pines swaying in the breeze,
you can gently sway, too, if you feel the need.
Let the depth of your soul bathe in the beauty...
You can read the full poem here, and please don’t leave without giving it a โค๏ธ. You only need to log in if you’d like to leave a comment, and I’d love to read your thoughts. But either way, Iโd appreciate your support! ๐ค

Thank you again to Dagmara K. and her team! I am truly grateful! โค๏ธ๐ท
ยฉ Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites.com – All rights reserved.
Photo is mine from one of our lake adventures.

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Thank you! ๐งก
Thank you for visiting, and have a wonderful day!
Lauren ๐งก๐๐๐งก
So lovely, Lauren. congratulations
Thanks, VJ! I appreciate your beautiful words and wishes. โค๏ธ
My pleasure
that is a beautiful poem Lauren! Well done! xo
Thanks so much, Carol Anne! ๐ฉท
Kudos, Lauren, on another published piece! What a soothing poem this is! ๐
Thanks so much, Mike! You know the feeling, and it’s always a grateful and thrilling one! I always appreciate your wonderful words, too! Have a good day, my friend. ๐ค
congrats on your published poem and it was so calming to read
Thanks, Beth! I appreciate your lovely words. ๐
Heartfelt congratulations, dear friend. ๐ค
Thanks, Selma! I appreciate your wishes! ๐ท
Congrats, Lauren. ๐
Thanks, T! ๐ค
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Congratulations on a beautiful poem, Dear Lauren! ๐
Thanks so much, Cindy! It’s always thrilling to be featured on SW, and you know the feeling. ๐ Hugs โค๏ธ
Just dear, Lauren. Congratulations!
Thanks so much, Joy! ๐
Beautiful, Lauren. Congrats! Xo
Thanks so much, Denise! ๐ฅฐโค๏ธ
Congratulations Lauren. Itโs a beautiful poem.
Thanks very much, Sadje. I appreciate your lovely comment. ๐ฉท
Youโre most welcome
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What a showcase opportunity for this lovely poem!
Thanks so much, Annette! It’s always thrilling to be featured on SW. โค๏ธ
Congratulations, Lauren! On my way to read the rest of the poem.
Thanks, Liz! I appreciate you heading over to SW. ๐ฅฐ
You’re welcome, Lauren!
Congrats!! What a beautiful poem.
Thanks so much, Elizabeth! ๐
Nicest “ad” I’ve ever read.
Thanks, Anneli! ๐ฅฐ
Many Congratulations Lauren ๐๐
A beautiful poem โค๏ธ๐ค๐
Thanks so much, Maggie, and I appreciate you taking the time to comment on SW, too. Hugs, my friend ๐๐ท๐ป๐ค
It is a pleasure Lauren ๐โค๏ธ๐
Keep shining my friend ๐ค
Hugs to you xoxo
Big congratulations Lauren… Sending hugs xx
A Big thanks, Sue! I always appreciate your support, my friend. Hugs coming your way now! ๐ xoxoxo
I’m so happy for you!
Thanks so much, GP!
Congratulations on the publication, Lauren! A beautiful and relaxing poem ๐
Thanks, Miriam! I appreciate your lovely words! โค๏ธ๐ค
Congratulations Lauren! Now how awesome is that my friend? ๐๐ผ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ผ
Thanks a bunch, Kym, and it’s always super awesome to be featured on SW! ๐ ๐ค๐โค๏ธ
There you go my little ray of sunshine! ๐๐๐ That’s the spirit! ๐ฅ
Congratulations Lauren.
Thanks so much, Ian!
Congratulations Lauren. You deserve it.
Thanks so much, Balroop, and I appreciate your support and visit. ๐
Well deserved Lauren! And it’s a poem I really enjoyed.
Take care โค
Thanks so much, Marie. I appreciate your lovely support, my friend. ๐ฉท๐ท๐ค
That’s really great, Lauren!
Thanks a bunch, Binky!
So beautiful and vibrant poem Lauren. Congratulations ๐๐๐
Thanks again for your lovely words, Kamal! They’re greatly appreciated! ๐๐ป
I really enjoyed your poem, Lauren. The rich imagery makes me feel like I was seeing that sparkle on the water, like diamonds as my sweety says. I also appreciate you bringing in the realities we carry with us, even in the presence of such beautiful scenery, and how that beauty feeds our souls, readying us for another round. Congratulations on the publication of your poem!
Hi Steve, what a great description of my poem and what I’m trying to express. Thanks so much for your wonderful words and for your congratulatory wishes (and for visiting SW to leave a comment too). I appreciate your support so much. ๐ค
Lovely, Lauren!
Thanks a bunch, Dawn! ๐ฉท
You are always welcome dear Lauren โฃ๏ธ๐โฃ๏ธ
A wonderful write, Lauren.
Thank you for all the calm you bring to my life.
I did “spill” over and read the poem, liked and commented.
๐๐นโฆxo
Thanks, Resa, and you really have a way with words. I love ‘spilling’ over to SW. ๐ I replied to your comment there, so thanks again for taking the time. Your support means the world to me. โค๏ธ๐ท๐ค
My pleasure!
Words…. suddenly I see an anagram is – sword.
I find that intriguing.
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Oh, you are so clever! Very cool and intriguing! xoxoxoxo
Yes… I started thinking about that anagram.
Then I remembered the old saying – “The pen is mightier than the sword”.
So, I was left to conclude – Words are the sword.
xoxoxoxoxo
Well said and I agree! ๐งก๐๐๐งก
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Congratulations ๐๐๐๐พ ๐๐ผ
Thanks, Barbara! โค๏ธ๐ท
Congratulations, off to read it! ๐
Congratulations, Lauren!
Thanks, Mark! Greatly appreciated! ๐