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 ❤️
Looking into the future it is a vast horizon – one of hesitation and reservation yet, also one of beauty and excitement It is an ocean of varied emotions like the rolling waves with their uncertainty as they commingle with the mystery among them – and others causing me to catch my breath while watching the presentation of a spectacular sunset Whether joyful or distressed, the future requires careful navigation so that this moment, this very moment doesn’t escape without being noticed
The day is approaching when I’ll be left standing on the sidewalk watching your car become smaller and smaller as the distance between us grows wider
Your dream has been patient for a lifetime, it seems It’s been eager to be set free So I’m glad the time has come for you to chase it
When you reach that state, Capture it, Hold it tightly as if it’s a new puppy wiggling excitedly to jump out of your arms Feel the joy I feel for you – know how proud I am
Oh, yes, I’ll shed a few… in fact, the rain may linger for a day or two
But remember to live your dream knowing my love for you stays in your heart wherever you may travel
WordPress tells me that it’s been 8 years since I embarked on this blogging journey. As most of you know, I created this blog around my 50th birthday after encouragement from my son (then 15 years old). Becoming a blogger never entered my mind, so it was similar to taking a step into a whole new world.
Let me tell you that it’s been such a wonderful experience, and although it’s been 8 years since inception, I didn’t become truly active until the following year. But who’s counting, right? This virtual adventure has been a “cup runneth over” experience between meeting people from all over the world, making new lovely friends, exploring art in every form, learning new styles of poetry, having the ability to share my writing, and then, of course, to receive the abundance of support throughout the years.
So, will you celebrate with me? I’d love it if you would because the more, the merrier!
And below I’m including a poem I wrote a few years back about this amazing experience…
Connections
I pondered long and hard for the answer wondering, wavering of emotions inside How relative time has been in this journey this crazy, happy, emotional ride
The voices unheard, yet heard of so clearly in universal languages for all to hear The faces unseen, yet seen in tiny glimpses of those who opened their windows for air
How thoughtful the praise each time I read How warm my hopeful heart became How humble it felt from deep within How grateful my soul will surely remain
Lauren Scott 2015
SO HERE’S A BIG THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR YOUR LOVE, FRIENDSHIP, SUPPORT, AND ENCOURAGEMENT OVER THE YEARS!
It’s better to move on, if you can’t play. Don’t reside in self-pity. Its color isn’t your best shade, and it’s their loss. They have no idea what they’re missing – your compassion, your sincerity, your wit, and all the love you hold in your heart. Don’t be quick to belittle these qualities; not everyone is worthy of their presence. They can’t simply be attained or purchased with a hundred-dollar bill. They are innate in your DNA. They depict who you are – a person of integrity, a person who cares about the common good and cares less about false images. Your life is about the love you offer. Your smile and jolly laugh spread onto others, affording them a taste of happiness. Your past mistakes are not meant to haunt you into the present or future. Instead, allow them to make you wiser. If you invite them to ride along, misery will surely worm its way in. And who wants to experience life in a confining box of misery? It would be more rewarding to live in a bubble of joy, to watch it float into the universe, calming storms and designing sunrises, turning despair into hope and creating more smiles on the streets. Remember who you are – that you are worth every bit of love you receive and every spoonful of joy you feel.
This is a follow-up to my last post…thank you for your love, prayers, positive thoughts, and support. I’m feeling much better, but healing on the inside is still needed. So, I’m in the process of scheduling a procedure that will provide answers.
In the meantime, it’s great to have my energy back; it’s no fun staying in bed not being able to contribute to the daily routine. My outlook is optimistic, but I’m also realistic. I don’t do well living in gray area, so we shall see…
On a lighter note, I love the cooler weather, and the season of Fall is one of my favorites…the colors, the smells, the foods, and the change of wardrobe. 🙂 And for the new season upon us, I’m including a fun haiku, and of course, Copper. My daughter took this photo a few years back, and it remains a favorite.
pumpkins on the porch sandles in hybernation hello socks and boots!
It’s evening when I usually pick up a good book, but my eyes are just too tired and my mind is too preoccupied to concentrate on anything. My body is also fatigued as though every ounce of energy has been zapped. Then when my head meets the pillow, my mind begins to wander again. Some thoughts lead into great memories of present or past. This is when I breathe deeply and thank God. And some start to tumble into a darker place where I have no desire to be. Those thoughts provoke wild emotions, and the last thing I need is puffy eyes in my morning reflection.
So, it takes mustering up a lot of strength to bat those dark thoughts away as if they’re pesky, blood-sucking mosquitoes. This is when I also breathe deeply – slowly inhaling, slowly exhaling, hoping to relax and fall into a deep slumber where thinking is finished for the night. And I pray to God that I’ll be okay. One thing I’ve been reminded of is just how fragile life can be, and I didn’t need reminding.
With this being said, and even through an occasional two-minute-melt-down, I’ll keep the faith as the waiting and testing continues. I won’t let optimism out of my sight. Taking one day at a time still rings true. And I am beyond grateful for the love and support of my awesome family and friends.
(I hope to catch up on blog-reading real soon. Stay safe and well. Lauren ❤)
Staring up high and beyond their treetops Where birds create their family dwellings Dreams begin to bloom and worries lessen Manifesting a most profound message
Some have feared the footstep of humanity The sound of distant sawing instilling fear Instead, in this sacred place they are protected Never will their integrity feel threatened
The welcomed footsteps upon their soil Arrive gently as awe-struck souls Their majestic beauty is never-ending Their glorious existence is transcending
Living in blissful peace with other flora They communicate through deep-winding roots Linked with the embrace of Mother Earth How lovely to live in this space of Grandeur!
Baydreamer Writes ~ Lauren Scott, Author & Poet 