26 & 27

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry

The much-loved patio welcomes
with its rustic warmth
and strands of string lights,
the bar stools invite us
to get comfortable for a visual feast
of rolling hills and redwoods.

His hand finds mine;
his words express that I’m most important,
in three months, glasses will clink
to celebrate 37 years –
the 26-year-old girl who met a
27-year-old guy. My words echo his,
but of course, our daughter and son
are the center of our life…

And the weather? Short sleeve
temperature, sublime, serene.
October brings
a summer night’s dream.
Silence flows in with its
special kind of conversation.

Fleeting minutes like these
aren’t taken for granted
because it’s not every day
our perfect dance partner
comes our way,
and although we grow older
and flaws become bolder,
our melody continues to play.

Light neighborhood chatter
drifts through the trees
with an occasional hummingbird
on its tail and a slight breeze.
The moon elegantly hangs
in her dazzling formal attire,
vying for our attention,
and she succeeds
because we are devoted fans.
Her glow mesmerizes –
our focus on her alone.
What a beautiful moment
to call our own.

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and I wish you a wonderful week! 🧡🍁

© Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites.com

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Lauren Scott

Author – King Copper: Our dog’s life in poetry
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82 thoughts on “26 & 27”

  1. I am so glad you take none of this for granted- as the majority will never know what that kind of love feels like. Congrats you two- not on a number of years so much- as the quality of the love you share.

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    1. Thanks for your lovely comment, Violet. Life isn’t perfect for us; we’ve had some tough times through the years. But finding each other was a blessing and our children were two more blessings. And I like how you mention the quality of love. It’s so true – couples may stay together for a long time but devoid of happiness. The fact that we still like and love each other is something to celebrate. Thanks again! ❤️

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  16. I hope I didn’t include this comment twice. But here goes. “…and although we grow older and flaws become bolder, our melody continues to play.” Beautiful sentiment and love the play on words. A wonderful poem Lauren. Congratulations to the two of you. Thirty eight years takes work and commitment!!

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    1. I didn’t see two comments, Brian, so you’re good! 🙂 Thanks so much for pointing out those lines and for your kind words. I really appreciate them, along with your good wishes. In January, we’ll begin the clinking! 🥂 It is a long time and it’s hard to believe. But I’ll say that if the love and friendship is strong, then the work is easy. Thanks again! 🙏

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  18. It is a beautiful and romantic poem. I assume it is about you. Congratulations on your 38 years. As a side note; if you remember the reblogging problem I had. The Happiness Engineers can repeat the problem. It is site wide new bug and they are working on fixing it.

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    1. Thanks, Thomas, and yes, this is about my husband and me. It was a nice Saturday night when this poem came to mind. In the poem, I wrote “in three months” so our 38th anniversary will be in January. Thanks for your good wishes! 🙂 Glad to know they’re working on the bug! Thanks again!

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  21. So beautiful Lauren! Your love and your poem. It’s always a pleasure to read your thoughts so nicely penned. We can feel the melody you two played and keep playing and the peace within. 🧡

    Love and Hugs from France!

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  27. Time passes.

    You raise your glasses to 26 & 7

    Naught is for granted

    Soaking up heaven

    On your porch

    With breeze in trees.

    Thank you for sharing this sublime and delightful moment you experienced, Lauren. Your treasure chest is full.

    ❤️❤️❤️xoxo

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  31. Nearly 38 years…you are both so special and I love the gratitude and deep love you flow to each other, and your son and daughter. Much love and hugs to you and Matt, and many congratulations. Xx 🩷😘✨🩷

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