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 thirty-seven years, and we have two adult children. I have published four collections of poetry, a memoir, and a children’s picture book. I am working on another poetry collection and an early chapter children’s book. 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 ❤️

Blooms Here and There

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Photography32 Comments

flowering cherry treeFlowering Cherry Tree

Gazanias whiteWhite Gazania

purple gazaniasPurple Gazania

yellow roseYellow Pink Rose

wisteriaWisteria

I’m not a professional photographer, so please go easy on me 🙂
and since our camera needs replacing, I’ve been using my iPhone.
Anyway, the rose is in our yard, but the other flowers I came across
while taking Copper, our lab, for his daily walks.
I don’t always take my phone, but when I do,
there’s always something
I’d love to remember in photo form.
I’m not even sure I can choose a favorite.
I love them all and this happens to show
more of pinks and purples,
but I also love the vivid reds, oranges and yellows.
Sounds like a future blog post? Maybe…
Anyway, what is your favorite?

I hope you enjoyed this little bit of flora
and feel free to take some beauty
with you to begin your weekend. ♥

Copper’s Beach Adventure

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Photography33 Comments

copper 3Copper and stick both “in flight”

copper 2Looking for that stick and enjoying the water, too!

copper 1Gotta love those EARS!

Copper had a fun time at the beach yesterday.
He loved chasing the stick,
then trying to find it in the water.
He was also happy running
up and down the beach
with some other canine friends.
It’s definitely a blast  watching him play!
(my third child) 🙂

I hope we all take time to “play”
in the midst of our busy lives.
Soak in some sun and sand
or breathe in mountain air,
Just don’t forget to Breathe and Enjoy Life!

Sending hugs for a great day! ♥

LScott © 2013
Photo Credit to my Son 🙂

In-Between Life (repost)

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry21 Comments

A quiet interlude of two consenting minds
connecting in desired agreement
A gentle kiss becoming decadent
bodies embracing, passion flaring
the baring of equally loving souls
Each giving to fulfillment
breathless whispers
over the moon ending
descending into
anticipation
for the next
lovely
rendezvous

LScott © 2012

Some of you may remember this and
if you do, I hope you didn’t mind reading it again. ♥

Identity

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry25 Comments

I feel like a machine
(not a mom, a wife, or a human being)
one that’s shiny and not too old
I could be silver; I could be gold
One that stands 5’7” in height
and would be useful day or night
This is just what I am
A bright, polished ATM

LScott © 2013

🙂

The Cabin on the Corner

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry34 Comments

Big Bear Lake

Our little cabin in the woods
was made of rustic charm
It embraced us with its caring walls
and kept us very warm

In our cozy kitchen
Mom enticed us with her cooking
we’d always sneak a taste
when we knew she wasn’t looking

Night time walks could be spooky
even with a flashlight
to find furry, black masks huddled
was an unnerving sight

Time was passed in the snow
by flying down the hills
on a magic wooden sleigh
delighting in the thrills

Memories of our corner cabin
will forever stay in mind
but my heart is heavy knowing
now its windows are blind

LScott © 2013

Photo: Google Images
(I don’t have any old photos of our cabin,
but this is one of Big Bear Lake. )
♥