September slides in…

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry

A huge thanks to you who left caring comments on my prior post, which after a night of restless sleep (tossed salad), I decided to delete. One friend said that my words helped her, which made me feel good. And your kindness helped me. So, I think it’s time to push aside the sadness, if only for a minute.

To welcome this new month of September that brings its own season, I’m sharing some photos that I took from China Camp, along with a few haiku…

naked ladies dance
in the summer ocean breeze
with soft, blushing cheeks

the laughter you’ve heard
the tears fallen on your chest
the stories you keep

your vastness holds dreams
released to your custody
until my return

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I hope you enjoyed the pics and poems. Life goes on, and I’m reminded just how fast time seems to fly. My gratitude also goes to you who continue to visit even though I’ve been more absent than present this year. Anyway, I wish you all a Super September. And I promise to visit you during the week! Your time spent here is always appreciated! ❤️

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© Lauren Scott, BaydreamerWrites.com

Lauren Scott is a Pushcart Prize nominee who enjoys small-town living in California’s Bay Area with her husband, Matt, of thirty-seven years. Although their daughter and son live out of state, frequent visits and modern technology keep their family of four close. Lauren is the author of four poetry collections, a memoir, and a children’s picture book. She has been a guest on several podcasts and her work has appeared in seven anthologies. Her poetry and prose has also been featured by Spillwords Press and Literary Revelations where she has received several honors. Lauren is a member of the Redwood Writers chapter and Marin chapter of the California Writers Club, and she is currently working on a new poetry collection and an early chapter book for children.

84 thoughts on “September slides in…”

    1. As I hit send, a random thought jumped into my mind, Lauren. I went to the Renaissance Faire there in 1968 before it became China Camp, the Faire’s second year of existence in Northern California. (It started in LA.) It was truly magical.

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    2. Thanks so much, Curt, and before I saw your second comment, I thought I remembered you telling me about the Renaissance Faire there. According to AI (smile), China Camp was established in 1976, so that makes sense. 🥰

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  14. Here’s the beauty of having your own blog. Hit with a tough patch, you’re able to write about it. Hit with some great news, you get to share it. You’re your own editor and publisher. No taking directions from anyone. Love that about having my own blog. Post what your heart tells you to post Lauren. Hope you’re having a wonderful day!

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    1. Aww, thanks for your amazing words, Brian. Words only a true writer can come up with. And you’re so right. I appreciate your encouragement, and even though the challenge is present, it’s been a good day. I hope yours has been good too! 🥰

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  16. Willie Torres Jr.'s avatar Willie Torres Jr.

    Beautiful photos and heartfelt words, Lauren.

    Praying September brings you some Peace, brighter days, and plenty of reasons to smile. 🙏

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  18. Take care always, Lauren. I understand your absence, especially it’s more about health coz we always need to pause sometimes to restore. Hugs to you. Thank you, too. God bless!

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  21. Thank you for sharing your lovely haiku and photos, Lauren. Happy September to you, and I am sending you September smiles and positive vibes. Be well, my friend. 🌻🫠

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  22. “…your vastness holds dreams…”
    Wow. And yes. I can’t think of a better way to describe the feeling at staring at a massive body of beautiful water. 💝💝💝

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  27. Love your poetry Lauren 😍. Thank you for sharing some beauty in difficult times. Sending hugs and keeping you, your family in my prayers. Life is so full of ups and downs but I feel we are somehow helped when we are able to still find some precious moments or words or beauty in the midst of darkness. ❤️❤️

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    1. Thanks for your lovely and comforting words, Marie. And I agree with you about finding beauty around us, or taking time to write and reflect. I wish you a wonderful weekend. Sending hugs and love, my friend. ❤️🌷❤️

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  28. I wasn’t able to leave a comment on your 8/30/26 Posting but it touched my heart, just when things are going well life takes a turn South & once again we have to get through the bad the best we can. I don’t know what happened but I pray you worked it out.

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  30. WOW Lauren, I like what I see and beautiful pictures from China town and happy new month of September, although I am late to the party, September is no longer new, we are in day 8 going to day 10 so one week down. Anyways, keep blogging my friend

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  31. Lovely, Lauren…Thank you!

    I am shocked how fast time moves. It seems like was here a few days ago, but it’s been over 2 weeks.

    Are you blogging a bit more regularly now?

    💙XXOOOXX💙

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    1. Thanks so much, Resa! I know, time is a mysterious thing, isn’t it? I’m not really, just when I feel like it, and then I’ll read blogs when I’m online. You know you don’t have to catch up. I know how busy we all are, and I can’t keep up. But I’m glad you enjoy what I share. ❤️🤗🌷

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