
With a mind of their own
feet move forward,
a breeze swirls about
giving my jacket wings,
redwoods listen
as I whisper questions,
answers appear
from around their trunks.

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Have a lovely Earth Day, get outdoors if you can,
do your small part to take care of our beautiful planet,
and thanks for dropping!💚
© Lauren Scott, BaydreamerWrites.com
Photos taken in Marin County, CA
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, a memoir in verse and prose, and her first children’s book. She has been a guest on several podcasts, and her writing is featured at Spillwords Press, Gobblers and Masticadores, and LatinosUsa. At Spillwords Press, she was awarded Publication of the Year (Poetic 2026), Author of the Month (May 2023) and Publication of the Month (June 2025, October 2024). Her work was named Honorable Mention in The Smalls Too 2026 Poetry Contest from the California Writer’s Club. Lauren’s work is published in several anthologies. She is currently working on her second children’s book and a collection of poetry. Lauren’s muse discovers inspiration from family, spending time outdoors, and marveling at the mysteries of life.

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Beautiful Lauren, Happy Earth Day, my friend❣️
Thanks, Cindy, and enjoy your day! After April showers, the sun is peeking through. 💖
This is so beautiful. I have been to Armstrong in Sonoma and Muir in Marin- and they are both otherworldly.
Thanks, Violet, and I’m glad you have had the chance to be in the company of redwoods. Other worldly is a perfect description. 💕
There is no better greeting for this day than the Redwoods.
Thanks for agreeing with me, Jacqui! They are truly amazing! 💗
The redwoods listen. I hope people will too.
I hope so too, Anneli. Thank you! 💞
So beautiful Lauren 🥰
Happy Earth Day 🌐
Hugs xoxoxox
Thanks so much, Maggie! Have a great day, my friend! Lots of hugs to you! 💝 XOXO
My pleasure always Lauren .
Thank you 🤗 you too my friend xoxo
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Wishing a happy Earth Day to you too 💙💚
Thank you, Luisa! 💚💖
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Beautiful words and photos.
Thanks, Elizabeth! I’m glad you enjoyed them!
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Beautiful, Lauren:) Those redwoods do inspire! Happy Earth Day xo
Thanks, Denise, and they sure do! Hope you’re having a great day! 💞
Happy Earth Day! Trees do so much for us – I hope we’ll do more for them in the future. Congratulations on being a Pushcart Prize Nominee!!
Thanks, Sheila, and I hope so too! And thanks for your kind words! 💖
this is beautiful and perfect for this day! I would love to see them and absolutely will one day. happy earth day to you, Lauren –
Thanks so much, Beth, and I hope you get the chance because I know you’d feel the same. 🥰
I like the words from Anneli.
the redwoods listen.
LU Honey, 🍯 Matthew
I do too, Honey! And they sure do.
Love you more! 🥰❤️
The Redwoods are the perfect topic for Earth Day. Beautiful poem.
Lauren….the redwoods listen…
Full stop for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Happy Earth Day, Lauren! Lovely words. 🌳☀️🌲
On the really hard days, it feels as if the trees are my teachers, old, strong, rooted. Hugs, C
It is a beautiful poem and beautiful photos. Happy Earth Day.
Redwood trees can reveal a lot of history. Happy Earth Day, Lauren.