It feels strange that I’m not around as much, but you are missed! I just don’t have the bandwidth to blog like I used to. Maybe this schedule will be my new normal – only time will tell. Life has been challenging since July, but we remain hopeful that things will improve soon; hence, October’s Optimism. I love this new season, but ironically, we’re having a heat wave. Sigh. Anyway, as you know, several projects have kept me busy, and while waiting to hear back regarding some submissions, I’m working on a new poetry collection: An Invitation. If all goes smoothly, I’ll have a new book by the end of the year. Below, I’m sharing a micro poem from the collection.
May you be blessed with stunning sunrises!
Thanks for visiting, and I’ll visit you soon! ❤️
My Lashes
I pull hope
from my eyes,
leaning into
the positivity
of my lashes.
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© Lauren Scott, BaydreamerWrites.com
Photo: a neighborhood sunrise
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 eight 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, a short story collection, and an early chapter book for children.
Lovely poem.
Thanks, Elizabeth 💞
It’s always good to see you here. I don’t think we need to post a lot on our blogs, just once in a while works for me.
Thanks, Darlene! I appreciate that! ❤️
Hi Lauren, I’m glad to see a post from you! These multiple heat tsunamis (more than waves imo) have been tough to deal with. My migraines are NOT happy! I am glad you’re still working on your poetry collections ~ I have two of your books. I didn’t realize you had one out about Copper. Take care!
Thanks, Paula! I’m sorry about your migraines. I hope they subside soon. I’m ready for cooler weather too. I know you’ve read a couple of my books and I’m grateful. The new collection is keeping me busy. As to Copper, when he passed in March of last year, I began writing through the grief, so King Copper unfolded. A poetry collection of joy, grief, and acceptance with family photos. If you’re a pet parent, I think the collection will resonate with you. Thanks for stopping by! It’s great to see you too! ❤️
Wonderful to hear from you, my Friend. Hope all is well.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing…
Thanks so much, Willie! 🥰🍁🙏
Lovely, poem!
Thanks so much, Tina! 🩷
Such a lovely and hopeful post, Lauren! My Lashes is such a delicate, touching micro poem—pulling hope from your eyes and leaning into positivity is a beautiful message to start October with. I was so touched reading your reply to Paula Light about writing through grief for King Copper, and like Willie Torres Jr. mentioned, it’s always such a blessing to see an update from you. Wishing you relief from the heat wave and smooth writing on An Invitation!