Marsha Ingrao at Story Chat Digest publishes my poem “Sepia”

I’m thrilled to have my poem “Sepia” published on Marsha Ingrao’s site, Always Write, for her Story Chat Digest! Marsha is so generous to publish the work of fellow authors for the readers to analyze, both poetry and stories. Her blog is informational and entertaining. By the way, submissions can not be published anywhere in the past. So my poem is brand new. I’m also honored to celebrate beside my dear friend, Maggie Watson, and Doug Jacquier, who I’m happy to meet through Marsha – another benefit, meeting like-minded bloggers.
Thanks so much, Marsha! ❤️

Sepia

by  Lauren Scott

I walk around the neighborhood at a good clip.
Blood flows in every vein like a river to an ocean.
Familiarity around each corner feels like a needed hug.
My legs love the stretch of the stride.
Pausing for a moment, I close my eyes, breathing in fragrances…
tall pines, jasmine, and how lucky to have the sun's company.
Its warmth is welcomed.
When his presence is gentle, it’s a summer I remember.

A canine friend trots beside me, but only in my mind’s album
since time has faded like a few friendships.
The more calendar pages I flip, full of ink and pencil,
the more memories turn into sepia...

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