A Gallery of Art & Words

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Art, Poetry

A few weeks ago, Matt and I were enjoying a lunch at a great Mexican restaurant, Flores, and this beautiful piece of art caught my eye. The artist’s name is in the lower right hand corner. I immediately thought of my good friend, Resa, at graffitiluxandmurals.com because she has an eye for stunning street art that she shares on her blog. I had to get some photos, so I pulled out my cell and took a few. Then I sent them to Resa, and she was thrilled to include them in a post last week. Since I was on a blogging break, I’m sharing her fabulous post today where she not only spotlights this gorgeous painting, but many other faces that will take your breath away.

Please click on over to Resa’s blog for more! She is an amazing seamstress, photographer, artist, and friend who raises the bar when it comes to supporting others. 💖

Gal-lery I

In addition to Resa’s blog post, if you saw mine from Monday, you’ll know that my haiku “The Reveal” was published on Gobblers by Masticadores. Well, Resa left a comment on Gobblers, and here’s one of her lines: “This Haiku is so pretty, I want it to be a longer poem.” Not only did she inspire me, but she challenged me too. I met the challenge head on, doing my best to create a series of six haiku – #1 is the original.

(1) The Reveal

in the night abyss
shimmering with white diamonds
hope winks with promise

(2)

optimism shines
through each gem pushing aside
sierra-sized angst

(3)

mystery flows from
one star to the next for our
steady pondering

(4)

wonder breathes beneath
darkness in its cluster of
bright luminaries

(5)

glimmers emit warmth
fulfilling souls longing for
pure enlightenment

(6)

peace sinks into hearts
entwined with a promise from
one momentous wink

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I hope peace found you through this haiku series, and thanks again, Resa, for using the mural I sent you, and for your continued kindness! Thanks to all of you for stopping by, and I wish you a magical December. 💖

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© Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites.com
Author and poet, Lauren Scott, enjoys small-town living in the Bay Area with her husband, Matt, of thirty-seven years. Their adult son and daughter live out of state, and with frequent visits and technology, the family of four remains close. Lauren has published four poetry collections, a memoir, and her first children’s book. Her latest poetry collection is a tribute to her family’s Chocolate Labrador who crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in spring 2025. Lauren is a recent Pushcart Nominee and has been a guest on several podcasts. Her writing is featured on Spillwords Press where she was voted Author of the Month and garnered Publication of the Month awards. She is a contributing author in several anthologies, and her work is also shared on Gobblers and Masticadores. Her muse discovers inspiration from her family, spending time outdoors, reveling in simple things, and marveling at the mysteries of life.

56 thoughts on “A Gallery of Art & Words”

  4. Your contribution to Resa’s gallery of faces was beautiful, Lauren, as is your poem – so bright, hopeful, and peaceful. It’s fitting for the time of year upon us. I’m glad you turned your poem into a series … a wish. ❤

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    1. Thanks for your wonderful words, Diana. I’m glad you liked the mural that I found and the gorgeous faces that Resa shared too. And thanks about the poem also. I think we need more ‘bright, hopeful, and peaceful’ these days. Happy December! ❤️❄️

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  6. Dear Lauren,

    Fabulous post!

    I am ticked pink with “hope winks” and “one momentous wink”, that you wrote more Haiku based on my comment.

    I often revel in the reality that: art inspires poetry, poetry inspires art, inspires music, inspires dance, ad infinitum.

    To put it short -The arts inspire more arts. Here in lies the shimmering gems you speak of: the hope, the enlightenment, the promise.

    Thank you for this wonderful post!

    (& for the reblog)

    xoxoxoxoxoxo

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    1. I’m so glad you loved this post and how I added to the haiku, Resa. And I agree about all the arts being connected, inspiring one another. Thanks for inspiring and challenging me. 🙂 Sending hugs! ❤️🤗🌷xoxo

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

    I can see why that image inspiried you, so pretty! I love that you added on to your poem and it’s beautiful, Lauren. xo

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  10. I have just paid Resa a visit, wonderful murals, Lauren, thank you both for sharing! 💕 Lovely haiku too, congratulations on having it published on Gobblers… and such sweet continuations inspired by Resa’s comment… very nice! Number (6) is my favorite, “entwined with a promise from/ one momentous wink“… so beautiful!✨ 😉✨ 💖😊

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    1. Oh, that’s wonderful, Nicole! Thanks for clicking over! I’m glad you loved all the art and my series. I also appreciate your comment and support on Gobblers. Very kind of you! Ahh, #6, I like that one too. 😉 Thanks again! 💫🌷💕🤗💖

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  12. That is indeed a very beautiul piece of art and Resa’s website feature a lot of beautiful art. Reveal is a very beautiful and inspiring poem. You have it here and I also remember reading it on Gobblers by Mastaciores. However, I don’t see it any longer when I go there.

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    1. Thanks for your wonderful and kind words, Thomas. I’m so glad you enjoyed the art and poem. By the way, my haiku is still on Gobblers. It was posted on December 1st titled “The Reveal.” 🙂 Thanks again, and I wish you a wonderful December.

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  17. I read Resa’s post last week. This is such a wonderful community of supportive bloggers. I would have totally guessed the location (Mexican restaurant) just by seeing the painting. It sure catches the eye.

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  18. I love this active Love and Spirit with each other on our blog site! It’s heartwarming and I can’t wait to see what Resa has in store which I haven’t gotten to really open and read yet but I’m going there now! Thanks for sharing Lauren 🩷🤗🩷🙏

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  19. I’ve looked at Resa’s gallery, and she indeed captured beautiful murals. I’ll pick of last haiku about peace, Lauren. Wonderful. Have a magical December, too

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