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 stopping by!๐
ยฉ 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 herย first childrenโs 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 Writerโs Club. Laurenโs work is published in several anthologies. She is currently working on her second childrenโs book and a collection of poetry. Laurenโs muse discovers inspiration from family, spending time outdoors, and marveling at the mysteries of life.ย
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Baydreamer Writes ~ Lauren Scott, Author & Poet 
Beautiful Lauren, Happy Earth Day, my friendโฃ๏ธ
Thanks, Cindy, and enjoy your day! After April showers, the sun is peeking through. ๐
This is so beautiful. I have been to Armstrong in Sonoma and Muir in Marin- and they are both otherworldly.
Thanks, Violet, and Iโm glad you have had the chance to be in the company of redwoods. Other worldly is a perfect description. ๐
There is no better greeting for this day than the Redwoods.
Thanks for agreeing with me, Jacqui! They are truly amazing! ๐
The redwoods listen. I hope people will too.
I hope so too, Anneli. Thank you! ๐
So beautiful Lauren ๐ฅฐ
Happy Earth Day ๐
Hugs xoxoxox
Thanks so much, Maggie! Have a great day, my friend! Lots of hugs to you! ๐ XOXO
My pleasure always Lauren .
Thank you ๐ค you too my friend xoxo
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Wishing a happy Earth Day to you too ๐๐
Thank you, Luisa! ๐๐
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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 youโre having a great day! ๐
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! ๐
Dear Lauren,
I concur with Sheila. What a poetic tribute you have composed for the redwoods!
In return, I would like to share with you and Sheila a pertinent illustration as follows:
May we appreciate Mother Earth for all her nurturing!
Wishing you and Sheila a very happy and fulfilling Earth Day! May we savour Nature’s beauty as we witness a new horizon and journey towards a lingering sunset just as the treasured essences of Mother Earth bid us an evening farewell during the twilight hours of Earth Day…..
Yours sincerely,
SoundEagle๐ฆ
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, SoundEagle! Greatly appreciated, and I wish you a wonderful Thursday!
Beautiful image too! ๐
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 youโd feel the same. ๐ฅฐ
I like the words from Anneli.
the redwoods listen.
LU Honey, ๐ฏ Matthew
I do too, Honey! And they sure do.
Love you more! ๐ฅฐโค๏ธ
The Redwoods are the perfect topic for Earth Day. Beautiful poem.
Thanks for your kind words, Brian. I had already written this poem but hadn’t shared it yet. So I thought today would be perfect. ๐
Perfect day
Lauren….the redwoods listen…
Full stop for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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I’m so glad this post resonated with you, Vicki. Thank you! ๐ฒ๐โค๏ธ
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Happy Earth Day, Lauren! Lovely words. ๐ณโ๏ธ๐ฒ
Thanks on both counts, Steve! Hope you’ve had a good day! ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ผโโ๏ธ
Youโre welcome x2, Lauren! Itโs been a great day, and weโve just put two little ones to bed as weโre grandbabysitting tonight. ๐ฅฐ๐๐ด
I hope yours has been good, too. ๐
Mine was great too, Steve, and you both sound like the best grandparents! ๐
Aww, thanks, Lauren. We are so fortunate that they live near us. ๐
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On the really hard days, it feels as if the trees are my teachers, old, strong, rooted. Hugs, C
I feel the same, Cheryl, no matter how often we visit them. Hugs to you! โค๏ธ
It is a beautiful poem and beautiful photos. Happy Earth Day.
Thanks for your kind words, Thomas! I hope you’ve had a great day!
Yes I did and I hope you did too. Well it isn’t over yet but I hope you have a great rest of the day too.
Redwood trees can reveal a lot of history. Happy Earth Day, Lauren.
They sure can, Pete. We just love them. Thank you! ๐
Communing with Nature is the best, whether the trees be large or small! Happy Earth Day, Lauren!
So true, Liz! Thank you!
You’re welcome, Lauren!
Beautiful Earth Day poem and photos! Thank you!
Thanks so much, Wynne! Happy Thursday!
Surely, giant Redwoods can spark beautiful imagination like your poem, Lauren. Happy Thursday!
They always do, Hazel, and thanks for your lovely words. Happy Thursday too! ๐
My pleasure, Lauren
The redwoods are a unique experience,
Unique and magical, Ian! ๐
Amen ๐๐ผ A lovely poem Lauren
Thanks so much, Sadje! ๐
Youโre most welcome
Congratulations dear Lauren on all your books. Lovely poem on Earth Day. May we all enjoy a great Earth Day with lots of greenery and trees. Happy Thursday.
Thanks on all counts, Kamal. Hope you have a good day too! ๐
You are always welcome dear Lauren โค๏ธโค๏ธ
What a beautiful tribute to Earth Day, Lauren. Redwoods are magical. ๐๐
Thanks so much, Eugi! They sure are! ๐๐น๐ค