
I’m enjoying my coffee as this Wednesday morning unfolds, and while checking email, I found that Manuela reblogged my post about the beauty of fungi at her lovely website, In a Love World.
Thank you, Manuela, for your kindness! And I hope you’ll visit Manuela’s blog to not only read the rest of my poem, but to peruse the beauty and love you’ll discover. β€οΈ

May you find reverence in your moments with nature, and thanks again, Manuela!
Happy Wednesday! π
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Β© 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 childrenβs book, Coraβs 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 childrenβs book and another collection of poetry. Laurenβs muse discovers inspiration from family, spending time outdoors, reveling in simple things, and marveling at the mysteries of life.

My pleasure and thank you for your kindness, Lauren!
You’re welcome, Manuela, and I value your support. Thank you again, and have a wonderful day! β€οΈ
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Fabulous, fabulous! πππ
Thanks, Vicki! I’ll visit you soon! Hugs π₯°ππ·
Awwβ¦no worries! Love ya! πβ€οΈπ
Well, I just read your last two posts. Can’t wait for your book, and I’m sorry I’ve been MIA lately, just without blogging energy and trying to work on my projects. Anyway, love ya and have a great day! π₯°π
Oh my goodness. No worries. I feel all of that…don’t know how you juggle all that you’re doing but I hear you about the prioritizing. It’s important and I’ve had to slow down here on WP, too. Not for lack of love…always about time. Hugs, hugs, hugs to you!
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Thanks for understanding, Vicki. Guilt seems to follow me as I travel on this new path. π “Not for lack of love” is well said! Goes for me too! Time is the culprit, always! More hugs! ππ€π
You’re stuck with me sister friend. πEven when we don’t get the time to interact, I hold you dear. Much love! π
Aww, thanks, I do too, Vicki. Lots of love to you and have a great day! π
How wonderful!
Thanks, Elizabeth! π€
This is the best thing I have read so far today. Thank you Lauren for your wonderful thoughts
Thanks so much for your wonderful comment, DimmaJo!
Congratulations Lauren π₯°β€οΈ
Love and hugs to you xoxo
Thanks a bunch, Maggie! Sending lots of love and hugs to you, dear friend!
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You are so welcome Lauren.
Thank you xβ€οΈxβ€οΈx
Take good care.
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How lovely, Lauren! Congratulations!
Thanks on both counts, Dawn! π
Will definitely check it out! π
Thanks so much, Pooja! π
You’re very welcome!
Lovely to read this again, Lauren! Hugs!! π₯°
Thanks so much, Cindy! I’m glad you enjoyed this again! Hugs to you! π
Lovely poem, Lauren, and very kind of Manuela to share it! There is indeed so much beauty in nature. πΏ
Thanks so much, Steve, and it is kind of Manuela. And so true about nature! Have a great day! π€
You as well, Lauren! βοΈ
Thatβs great. Congratulations Lauren
Thanks so much, Sadje! xoxo
Youβre most welcome
Excellent. β¨π©΅πΈ
Thanks so much, Jeff! ππ€
How nice to have this continuing recognition of your talents
It’s very nice, Ian. Thanks for stopping by. π
oh, how wonderful to know that people continue to find and recognize your beautiful work –
It’s so nice, Beth, especially since I’m not blogging as much. This year is a little different, but I’m still around. π Thanks for your kind words, and I’ll visit you soon! π
Fantastic Lauren β€οΈ
Thanks, Kamal! xo
Congratulations, Lauren, and well-deserved! ππΈπ
Thanks very much, Eugi! Have a great day! ππ·
You’re welcome, Lauren. π
Always welcome dear Lauren β€οΈ
Lauren, that photo of the fungi alone stopped me for a second. Idk but there really is something almost otherworldly about them isn’t there. Good things find good people. Well deserved π