Worth breathing for…

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry

Do you feel the joy? I often do, but some moments are extraordinary that cloak me in a huge bear hug, stirring emotions so powerful that they frolic inside of me, wanting very much to land in a poem…

Worth Breathing For

There is no better way to say it…
bubbles of joy ripple through each vein
like chilled Champagne.
No darkness falls upon me –
only the sun rests
in its glowing blush
and the inside of my eyelids
is brighter than ever.
Nothing –
no one, not even those
who feel entitled
can jangle my last nerve.
Not one speck of negativity
can supplant this bliss
rolling through my soul
like a consoling breeze
on a mission.
I’m cheering in the stadium
of my own Super Bowl!
When these jubilant feelings
stop by for a visit,
they’re treated like loved ones,
welcomed with open arms
not wanting to let go.
This elation feels like
falling in love for the first time –
worth breathing for…

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I hope one of these extraordinary moments
finds you too, and I wish you a fabulous weekend! 💖

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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.

83 thoughts on “Worth breathing for…”

  26. When feelings of joy come, they should be treasured and embraced, as you say, because they come so rarely compared to all the negativity and B.S. we encounter. Thank you for writing and sharing this thought-provoking poem, Lauren!

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    1. Thanks for your wonderful words, Cindy! I thought some joy would be nice to end the week and start another weekend. There’s so much negativity in the world that we need a break, don’t we? Sending hugs and cheers. 🥂💞🌻🎄

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  31. As usual you have gifted us some beautiful thoughts. If we keep a journal of all the good things we experience each day it’s hard to think negative thoughts if we constantly review those blessings.

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