What a surprise to find that my poem is published today on Gobblers by Masticadores! I offer my deepest gratitude to Manuela Timofte for sharing my writing. It’s always an honor to be featured among many talented writers, so I hope you’ll visit her beautiful site.
The Old Pink Restaurant
I feel old and withered
like a dying rock rose.
Cracks propagate
down my stucco exterior
like fault lines in the earth.
Does an outburst lie on the horizon?
I remember when vibrant pink,
like a fuchsia feather boa,
would invite strangers in –
strangers who became friends.
My mood has a mind of its own.
When the sky opens,
tears stream down my windows,
tattooing me with streaks of dirt.
I’ve been abandoned for years –
no one seems to want me...
To read the full poem, please click on the link below. Your support means the world to me. ❤️
Thanks again to Manuela and to you for visiting! Have a wonderful day! 🧡🍁
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© Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites.com
Lauren Scott
Author – King Copper: Our dog’s life in poetry
Author – Cora’s Quest (a children’s book)
Author – Ever So Gently: A Collection of Poetry
Author – More than Coffee: Memories of Verse and Prose
Author – Finding a Balance: A Collection of Poetry
Author – New Day, New Dreams: A Collection of Poetry
Co-Author – Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku
Co-Author – Petals of Haiku: An Anthology
Co-Author – This Is How We Grow
Co-Author – Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships
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Thanks so much, Gabriela! 🥰🌺
My pleasure hon 🌹🌹🌹
Congratulations, Lauren! I’ve always found crumbling old restaurants, snack bars, and diners very sad.
Thanks, Liz, and I feel the same. They’re like part of the family with the memories they hold within their walls. We pass this restaurant all the time, but the last time, I was inspired to write this personification poem. 🧡
What a great title.
Thanks, Jacqui. It was a special restaurant from two decades ago. ❤️
As an old diner waitress from way back- this one hit me where I lived.
So you know what it feels like, Violet. So sad. Thanks for commenting here and on Gobblers. I appreciate it! 💕
Congrats, Lauren:) Poor restaurant!
Thanks, Denise, and I know! 😦 ❤️
Congratulations, Lauren! 🙂
Thanks so much, Nicole! I just replied to your other comment. You’re a gem! 💝
Thank you, Lauren, for your kind words! 💖 Oh.. and it just sprang to mind that I think I commented, again quite long, on the Old Pink Restaurant 😀
I’m catching up now, Nicole, and I love your long, insightful, lovely comments! 🥰
Well done Lauren ☺️ ! Well deserved as I enjoyed this poem a lot ❤️! Have a sweet sweet day!
Thanks so much for your wonderful words, Marie! I appreciate you, my friend! And I wish you the same! xoxo
A fabulous poem, Lauren. Congratulations 🎉
Thanks so much, Robbie! I appreciate your support! 🙂 🩷
How cool is this!
I think it’s very cool and I’m honored, Annette! Thank you! 💖
Love this poem Lauren .xoxox
Congratulations 🤗❤️🤗
Thanks again, Maggie! I appreciate you commenting here and on Gobblers. And I replied to your email! So happy for you! xoxoxoxoxo
Aww thank you Lauren.xoxoxo
And you are very welcome 🥰❤️🥰
CRAZYPANTS 😁😁😁
CHEERS TO CRAZYPANTS, MAGGIE! 🎉💕🥰
YAYYY XOXO🤗❤️🥰
Congratulations, Lauren. What an honor!
Thanks so much, Balroop! ❤️
I loved this poem as you know. Kudos and congratulations, Lauren! 💓
I know, Cindy, and I’m so glad you do! Thanks again, my friend! Hugs 💝
congrats, Lauren, and oh, the end –
Thanks so much, Beth, and I know, that ending seemed to work…❤️
I remember this poem and how awesome that it got published. Fantastic work! Congratulations!
Thanks for your amazing words, Jan! I appreciate your support and good wishes! ❤️
Congratulations, Lauren! This is such a unique and intriguing poem!
Thanks, Dawn! A personification poem came to mind the last time we drove by this restaurant that evokes many great memories. And it’s pink! 🙂 I’m enjoying your book! 💖
Excellent poem Lauren.
Thanks for your kind words, Ian!
Beautiful Lauren! CONGRATULATIONS my dear friend! 🤩👏🏼😍
Thanks so much, Kym! Hugs and smooches, my friend! xoxoxoxoxo
You’re so very welcome my dear Lauren! As always, it’s my pleasure my dear friend! Cheers! 🤩💞😍
Cheers, Kym! 💖🥰🌸🥂
Congrats! That is awesome!!
Thanks so much, Aaron!
Congratulations, Lauren. Manuela is so kind and supportive. Warm regards to her, too. The poem is heartfelt and raw!
Thanks so much, Hazel, and I agree with you about Manuela! Your support is greatly appreciated. ❤️
You’re always welcome, Lauren. Have a blessed weekend ahead!
You too, Hazel! Hugs 🥰
Congratulations Lauren. It is a beautiful and touching poem.
Thanks for your kind words, Thomas. I appreciate them!
A restaurant chain, Shari’s Cafe & Pie chain restaurants closed all the locations in Oregon in 2024. It was sad because my daughter had worked there for a summer job. I love their razzleberry pie.
Congratulations on your publication, Lauren! 😍
That is sad, Miriam, the pie sounds delicious. 🙂 Thanks so much, my friend! xo
Congratulations, Lauren. Beautiful personification for that poor restaurant. It’s sad when something you enjoy is no longer operating. 💕
Thanks so much, Eugi, and it is sad. We miss this restaurant. Thanks for commenting on Gobblers too. I appreciate you taking the time. ❤️
My pleasure, Lauren.
Congrats, Lauren. I’m heading over. I can tell this poem is a treat.
Congratulations on this publication, Lauren! I hope you are doing well. ☀️
Thanks so much, Steve, and yes, all is good! 🙂 Hope you are too!
Doing well, thank you!
Thank you for this beautiful, bittersweet poem, Lauren! It deserves to be published on Masticadores.
🌹❦xo❦🌹
Thanks again, Resa! I always appreciate your support! 🥰💖 xoxo
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