Author: Lauren Scott, Author

Welcome to my corner of this wonderful community where I share my poetry, short stories, and occasional photos. My husband and I have been married for almost thirty-five years, and we have two adult children. Our furry family member is Copper, an 80-lb chocolate lab mix, and he just turned 13 years old. I have published two collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams (2013) and Finding a Balance (2015). My memoir, More than Coffee, was published in 2021, and my recent publication is a poetry collection titled Ever So Gently released in July. I have finished my first children’s book and am working with my illustrator with plans to publish in 2024. When you visit, I hope you find something to take with you, but that you also find something enticing enough to keep bringing you back. I truly appreciate your visit. Cheers, Lauren ❤️

Welcome December!

On December 1, 2013December 1, 2013 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry24 Comments

Hi Everyone!

It’s hard to believe we’ve turned another calendar page, which means Christmas is only 3 1/2 weeks away!

I want to thank those of you who have already purchased a copy of my book. You are my amazing cheerleaders and I will always be humbled and grateful! Please know I appreciate YOU! ♥

“New Day, New Dreams” would fit nicely on a coffee table, maybe accompanied by a compelling mystery or romance, flowers and candles. It would also make a great gift for someone special.

So I invite you to visit my Published Works page…(at the top of my blog, the 4th tab over). On this page you’ll find all of my book information, including the links to order. Feel free to “like” or “comment” too! 🙂

Also, for your convenience, I’m including the links below:

Xlibris: http://bookstore.xlibris.com/Products/SKU-0140289049/New-Day-New-Dreams.aspx

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/new-day-new-dreams-lauren-scott/1117050670?ean=9781483685687

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/New-Day-Dreams-Lauren-Scott/dp/1483685683/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1382066592&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=New+Day%2C+New+Dreams+Lauren+Scott

I also have a small favor for those of you who have already purchased a copy…If you could leave a review on the site you purchased my book, I would greatly appreciate it…but most importantly, I hope you enjoy reading my poetry. I hope my words resonate and touch you in some way and I hope they make you giggle, too.

May the spirit of this season bring love and happiness for all of you and not only in the month of December, but for always. I’ll end this post with a classic Christmas Carol by Mr. Sinatra, something I’ll be dreaming of this holiday season…:) Many Hugs and Blessings, Lauren ♥

Early Thoughts of Thanksgiving

On November 26, 2013 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry32 Comments

Born from history
is this day we celebrate
the blessings in our lives
for each breath we take
I ask not for anything
but one gift I will bring
to the feast laid before me
on a day filled with glee
And so I gladly share
with a joyful prayer
at this table I take part,
my very grateful heart

Lauren Scott © 2013
Photo: Google Images

Sending you all wishes of a very joyful Thanksgiving
and wishes of joy and gratitude in each and every day!

Love,
Lauren
♥

Realization

On November 20, 2013 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry41 Comments

Do you need rest,
solitude for your
heart and mind?

Accept and embrace it
and don’t be shy

to admit a fraction
of you needs only to
hear silence

where the depths of
your thoughts can
grow from their
lingering state

A precious gift
for your own
sake

Lauren Scott © 2013
Photo: Taken in San Francisco
by my son, Michael

Copper’s Canine Cogitations

On November 17, 2013 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry40 Comments

Just pet me and love me is all I really ask
I know it’s not such a difficult task
for when you focus on my amber eyes
the love I show is no surprise
You get a big smile when you rub my tummy
‘cuz all the attention is really yummy
You’ve taught me well when it comes to heeling
but I can’t help if squirrels are so appealing
I sit, I stay and lie down on command and
can’t wait for my treat out of your loving hand
I know sometimes on our walks I’m a handful
From now on, I’ll do my best and try not to pull
Big, strong labs don’t often get mushy
but I’ll say one thing that might be gushy
If you didn’t adopt me on that special day
I don’t know how I’d feel…happy or afraid
So, my family, to you I offer my paw and
I’m very grateful you chose me to be your dog ♥

Lauren Scott © 2013
Photo: My Son 🙂

Infinite Melody

On November 13, 2013November 13, 2013 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry32 Comments

My universe lingered timelessly in a lonely state
where darkness followed relentlessly with no possible escape
Now you’ve altered my world since the start of that day
when my vision of life transformed in euphoric ways
The beating of my heart changed to an unknown tempo
and the bird’s debut ended with a beautiful crescendo
Your arms were there to catch me when I was about to fall
to save me from a shadow that kept me feeling small
How kind of you to share your love, to think of me as worthy
to look beneath my saddened soul and see my genuine beauty
Where gray was very greedy, you gently placed a star
shedding light upon my sky, erasing all my scars
I will show you equal devotion that you have revealed to me
and together we’ll fly in truth and trust for all eternity

Lauren Scott © 2013
Photo: Google Images

♥

Three Strikes

On November 11, 2013November 11, 2013 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry36 Comments

Your words form a pattern
offering no semblance of
connectivity and their tone is
uninviting. Repetition takes the
lead and the cadence in your
syllables lacks originality.

They say that love is blind
and my eyes validate their
ruling. Tomorrow the sky
will be blue, but not my heart.
I shall buy new specs, for their
effect has weakened over time.

It would seem after all the warm
summer nights, sipping iced tea
with joined hands; after all the
cups of coffee shared at sunrise,
our love would be stronger than
the caffeine consumed by us.

I’d rather not witness more
alphabet rolling off your tongue.
The consonants only match the
stubble on your chin and the vowels,
well, they’ve no place to land, for I’m
no longer wearing the catcher’s mitt.

Healing

On November 7, 2013November 7, 2013 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry34 Comments

Gasping for air
with my head under water
lungs on the verge
of exploding
I’m in orbit
heading into a world
of other dimensions
where gravity
has no bearing

but stubbornness
can be a positive thing
because I have no plans
for drowning

In fact, I see a tiny speck
of light, touching
the sparkling surface
and I wonder now,
how long its been there

I’ll be alright
I’ll be alright

It’s a vital collaboration
between mind and limbs
in order for broken pieces
to be repaired
for me to begin again

and even with tears
trailing down my face
their cool embrace
brings joy
where I once felt pain

(a little fiction; a little not)