Soft serve on a cone
Hot dogs at the fair
Popcorn at the movies
Adventures if we dare
Bikes on the streets
Longer days to play
Sunscreen on our noses
for a hike on any day
Surfers on a wave
Towels on the sand
Parties in the pools
Dancing to the band
Moonlit strolls for lovers
Cool drinks with lime
Oh, how we love you
Sweet, sweet Summertime
Lauren Scott © 2015
(Hope you’re enjoying summer!)
♥ ♥
When your hair shines like a silver coin
and your age is no longer twenty-one,
when your only hope is simply to remember
and not merely to follow the sun,
will you be grateful for the morning light
when your body has broken in diverse ways
or will you fear the changes fallen upon you
and dread the time in your days?
Lauren Scott © 2015
She rose with languid movements
and when the sun greeted her
through billowing curtains
she recalled the dream
that rocked her through the night,
a dream that didn’t become
broken pieces of wishes,
a dream that remained,
sensations that were felt,
yet confusion ran through her veins
even though vivid images played
again and again in her mind,
images that were whole
and so she wondered
Lauren Scott © 2015
With paled eyelids
no tears confined
where love once was
is no longer blind
but clear and coarse
it pierces the heart
resembling a war
of two worlds apart
Lauren Scott © 2015
Our flag proudly flies
holding men and women in
its bold stars and stripes
Colors in the sky
together we “ooh” and “ahhh”
Independence Day
Wishing you all who celebrate a fun and safe Fourth of July!
Each year we go to our county fair, which is our plan for today.
And each year it’s the same, nothing changes,
yet the experience is still fun as we view the exhibits, the animals,
ride the big Ferris Wheel, take in the great music, enjoy some wine and beer
and of course, enjoy the fair food…my faves are gyros and root beer floats. 🙂
So have a Happy time and a Wonderful Weekend!
Sharing Love and Hugs, Lauren
(Part of this is a repost from 2012)
Our dance
continues
beneath
the sheets
where our
movements
stay in sync
taking turns
as conductor,
we never
miss
a beat
this melody
we composed
has us only
wanting more
leading to
a beautiful
crescendo,
absolutely
loving
the score
LScott © 2015
They are in control of
Their content and volume
They can spread love universally
Their intent can increase cruelty
They are powerful to a higher degree
Their gift is not to be taken in vain
They are us, they are you, and they are we
Their capability can beautify our world
They are counting on us to nurture
Their ability to mend what. has. been. broken.
Lauren Scott © 2015
Baydreamer Writes ~ Lauren Scott, Author & Poet 