
The arms
of redwoods
embrace us –
our breath still,
we’re awestruck,
swept up
by the miracle
of it all.
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Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your weekend! ❤️
© Lauren Scott, BaydreamerWrites.com
Author and poet, Lauren Scott, is a recent Pushcart Prize Nominee who enjoys small-town living in the Bay Area with her husband, Matt, of thirty-seven years. Their daughter and son live out of state, and with frequent visits and technology, this family of four remains close. Lauren has published four collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams (2013), Finding a Balance (2015), Ever So Gently (2023), and King Copper (2025). In 2021, she released her memoir, More than Coffee. Her first children’s book, Cora’s Quest, was published in 2024. Lauren has been a guest on several podcasts, and 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 recent recipient of the Publication of the Year (Poetic) Award. Lauren is a contributing author in several anthologies, and her work is showcased on LatinosUSA and Gobblers and Masticadores. She is currently working on her second children’s book and another collection of poetry. Lauren’s muse discovers inspiration from family, spending time outdoors, reveling in simple things, and marveling at the mysteries of life.

Redwoods are kings, too.
I agree, Jacqui! 🥰🌳
Wonderful 🌳
Thanks, Robbie! 🥰
Beautiful Lauren 🌳🌳
Thanks, Maggie! ❤️🌳❤️
Lauren 🥰💖🥰💖🥰
💝🌷💝🌷💝😘
That’s how I feel about the redwoods, too, Lauren. Well said. And some of my favorite redwood photos are from aiming the camera straight up!
I’m not surprised, Curt, and thank you! I love taking photos from this angle! 🌳😊
They are majestic! Lovely verse, Lauren.
They’re our favorite, Violet. Thanks so much! 🥰
Really lovely, Lauren.
Thanks so much, Kymber! 🥰
Beautiful, Lauren.
Lovely, Lauren. Redwood is amazing. 🌳
Thanks, Miriam, and I agree! ❤️
We have a park on Vancouver Island with giant trees in it, and I remember feeling exactly this way when I was admiring them. Your poem describes the feeling so well!
Thank you for helping to raise me up! Have a great weekend, yourself!
I feel the very same way about those majestic beauties 🙂 xo
I’m not surprised, Denise! 🌳🥰
That is absolutely beautiful. 💕
Thanks so much, Jan! 💗🌷
I’ve only seen redwoods on visits to British Columbia where they are plentiful, and they are so majestic. I hope you and Matt have a great weekend, Lauren! ☀️
I’m glad you’ve had the chance to see redwoods, Steve, and I wish you and your wife the same. So glad it’s Friday! 😊🌳
Redwoods must be majestic in person, Lauren. Wonderful poem.
They really are, Mary, and thank you! ❤️🌳
Such beautiful words and an ode to the Redwoods, Lauren!
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Thanks so much, Cindy! Have a great weekend! ❤️🌳❤️
A lovely poem to capture a lovely moment in time!
Thanks for your lovely words, Liz! 💗🌳
You’re welcome, Lauren!
I agree, Lauren. They are spellbinding.
I’m glad you agree, Balroop! Have a great weekend! 🥰🌳
You are brilliant at “marveling at the mysteries of life.” Congratulations Lauren, hugs, C
Thanks for sharing the miracle, Lauren!
The peace of nature always embraces me, and its healing is always worthwhile. A beautiful nature-themed poem, Lauren. I love the photo!