
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 lakeβs 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 β€οΈ. 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, Iβd appreciate your support! π€

Thank you again to Dagmara K. and her team! I am truly grateful! β€οΈπ·
Β© Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites.com – All rights reserved.
Photo is mine from one of our lake adventures.

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Thank you! π§‘
Thank you for visiting, and have a wonderful day!
Lauren π§‘πππ§‘
So lovely, Lauren. congratulations
Thanks, VJ! I appreciate your beautiful words and wishes. β€οΈ
My pleasure
that is a beautiful poem Lauren! Well done! xo
Thanks so much, Carol Anne! π©·
Kudos, Lauren, on another published piece! What a soothing poem this is! π
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. π€
congrats on your published poem and it was so calming to read
Thanks, Beth! I appreciate your lovely words. π
Heartfelt congratulations, dear friend. π€
Thanks, Selma! I appreciate your wishes! π·
Congrats, Lauren. π
Thanks, T! π€
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Congratulations on a beautiful poem, Dear Lauren! π
Thanks so much, Cindy! It’s always thrilling to be featured on SW, and you know the feeling. π Hugs β€οΈ
Just dear, Lauren. Congratulations!
Thanks so much, Joy! π
Beautiful, Lauren. Congrats! Xo
Thanks so much, Denise! π₯°β€οΈ
Congratulations Lauren. Itβs a beautiful poem.
Thanks very much, Sadje. I appreciate your lovely comment. π©·
Youβre 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. β€οΈ
Congratulations, Lauren! On my way to read the rest of the poem.
Thanks, Liz! I appreciate you heading over to SW. π₯°
You’re welcome, Lauren!
Congrats!! What a beautiful poem.
Thanks so much, Elizabeth! π
Nicest “ad” I’ve ever read.
Thanks, Anneli! π₯°
Many Congratulations Lauren ππ
A beautiful poem β€οΈπ€π
Thanks so much, Maggie, and I appreciate you taking the time to comment on SW, too. Hugs, my friend ππ·π»π€
It is a pleasure Lauren πβ€οΈπ
Keep shining my friend π€
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! π xoxoxo
I’m so happy for you!
Thanks so much, GP!
Congratulations on the publication, Lauren! A beautiful and relaxing poem π
Thanks, Miriam! I appreciate your lovely words! β€οΈπ€
Congratulations Lauren! Now how awesome is that my friend? ππΌππΌββοΈππΌ
Thanks a bunch, Kym, and it’s always super awesome to be featured on SW! π π€πβ€οΈ
There you go my little ray of sunshine! πππ That’s the spirit! π₯
Congratulations Lauren.
Thanks so much, Ian!
Congratulations Lauren. You deserve it.
Thanks so much, Balroop, and I appreciate your support and visit. π
Well deserved Lauren! And it’s a poem I really enjoyed.
Take care β€
Thanks so much, Marie. I appreciate your lovely support, my friend. π©·π·π€
That’s really great, Lauren!
Thanks a bunch, Binky!
So beautiful and vibrant poem Lauren. Congratulations πππ
Thanks again for your lovely words, Kamal! They’re greatly appreciated! ππ»
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. π€
Lovely, Lauren!
Thanks a bunch, Dawn! π©·
You are always welcome dear Lauren β£οΈπβ£οΈ
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.
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Thanks, Resa, and you really have a way with words. I love ‘spilling’ over to SW. π I replied to your comment there, so thanks again for taking the time. Your support means the world to me. β€οΈπ·π€
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! π§‘πππ§‘
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Congratulations ππππΎ ππΌ
Thanks, Barbara! β€οΈπ·
Congratulations, off to read it! π
Congratulations, Lauren!
Thanks, Mark! Greatly appreciated! π