Who says miracles don’t happen?

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry

Last Wednesday morning brought us
a stunning sunrise and double rainbow.
I wasn’t able to get photos,
but a friend of mine grabbed her cell phone and captured these!
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Who says miracles don’t happen?

I’m sharing a poem from my recent poetry collection
that ties in with the miracles of rainbows:

Darker than the Deepest Sea

Life is like a package wrapped in festive paper.
The matching ribbons fascinate in their delicate,
entwined company, fingers gently unravel,
heartbeats increase from excitement.
We lift the lid, peek inside, letting our
inner child frolic to the forefront of our minds.

But unlike recyclable paper, the gift of life
cannot be tossed back into the universe.
There is no spare awaiting on the sidelines,
and we should be mindful that the contents
require tenderness with instructions solely
for each one of us individually,
because as visible as a ruby rose
in a garden of white daisies…
we are beautifully unique.

Once we follow these
with gratitude and vivacity,
the purpose of our gift will reveal itself
as naturally as moonlight on a night
darker than the deepest sea.
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When you leave my site today,
please remember how precious life is,
and how beautiful you are!

And as Maya Angelou said,
“Try to be a rainbow in somebody else’s cloud”.
❤️❤️❤️
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Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites ©2024 – All rights reserved.

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109 thoughts on “Who says miracles don’t happen?”

  3. Photos are wonderful! Thanks for sharing them as well as your lovely poem and Maya Angelou wise words. Today is a gift and we ought to honor it. Have a wonderful sunday Lauren.

  5. Lovely, lovely, lovely. And this…went straight to my heart:
    “…as visible as a ruby rose
    in a garden of white daisies…
    we are beautifully unique”
    Thank you, Lauren. 💕

  19. Gorgeous words and images, Lauren. I always loved double-rainbows over August wheat fields at the farm in my youth. It’s always worthwhile to raise our eyes above the troubles of our daily lives and look skyward for a change. Have a good week ahead, my friend. 😊🌈🌈

    1. Thanks so much, Mike, and I love what you wrote: “It’s always worthwhile to raise our eyes above the troubles of our daily lives and look skyward for a change.” It’s amazing how this one act can lift spirits. Wishing you the same, my friend. 🤗🌈

    1. Thanks, Betty, and it’s great to see you! Don’t even apologize! And don’t worry about catching up. I don’t think it’s possible. 🙂 I hope you’re doing well though. Hugs, my friend! Seems like old times. 💞🌷💞

    1. Aww, thanks so much on both counts, Debby. I wished I had gotten pics of the rainbows, but when I saw these, it was okay. Nothing like a rainbow to brighten spirits. And I’m so glad you liked the poem too. Hugs xo

  29. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar D.L. Finn, Author

    I didn’t get to see the rainbows last week, but the rest of my family did. So beautiful! The sky had a lovely glow and a reminder of good things to come.

  30. Beautiful photos, Lauren, but your poem is the loveliest part of this post. You are amazing. Every poem I read of yours lately just blows me away. I love the gentle quality of this one’s voice, the quiet tender wisdom, and how deeply profound it is. ❤

  31. Lauren, you are a rainbow in my cloud.

    Not that I have LOTS of clouds, but no none’s life is a sunny day from start to finish.

    Thank you for the wonderful poem, and sharing your friends stunning pics!

    xoxo hugs 🤍🤍🤍🌹🤍🤍🤍

    1. Aww, I’m honored to be a rainbow in your cloud, Resa! No one’s life is sunshine only, so I get it. I have clouds too! I’m glad you enjoyed the poem and the stunning pics! What a morning! Hugs and lots of love to you, dear friend!
      ☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️🌈☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️🩷

  32. So beautiful, Lauren! The pictures are wonderful and I love:

    But unlike recyclable paper, the gift of life
    cannot be tossed back into the universe.
    There is no spare awaiting on the sidelines,

    Wow – a wonderful reminder about this miracle of life! Thank you!

    1. Thanks for your lovely comment, Wynne, and those lines are a good reminder for me too. Every day is truly a gift, even if more clouds hover above us. The sun will come out tomorrow! 🎶😃 Have a good Thursday, and I replied to your email. 🧡🍁

  41. Ritish expresses it well, Lauren. Beautiful poem, indeed, from the first line on. Life is to be savoured and appreciated, even in the darker times.

      2. Sounds nice, Steve! In my other reply, I mentioned that we had rain last night, which was so nice. It’s been a good day, and the weekends are always welcomed since we’re not retired yet. Wine at 5:00! Have a good one! 🥂🤗

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