One Decision that is Yours Alone

On November 11, 2024November 10, 2024 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry, Recordings97 Comments

I see the tears rolling, slowly,
but with purpose.
Will you let me dry them?
Your invisible scars are as visible
as words of anguish in your eyes.
But there is no room for shame
even though time swiftly moves
while memories remain.

No, you don’t know me well,
and I can’t relate to the nightmare
that stole your self-worth,
and we haven’t exchanged
a friendly conversation over tea,
but you can trust me.
I only wish you kindness
in your unfair moments of nothingness.

Please don’t let your soul accept blame –
fingers point in one direction,
and the compass lies in the palm
of your hand, leaving blisters of terror
as evidence.
I’ll help you pick up the pieces
from your shattered heart.
I’m not afraid of a cut.
If you’ll let me be your glue,
I’ll fit them gently back together.

You wear the mask beautifully
because you are beautiful,
but isn’t it time to let it fall
to the earth like a raindrop?
To heal cracks on the inside
and approach life on the outside?

Allow your soul to sing
with melodies of celebration.
Allow your soul to dance in elation,
for you have walked through hell,
felt the burn beneath your feet,
but you have reached the other side
and welcomed the reassurance of light.

You have one decision that is yours alone.
No one will take it away…
so how do you want the world to see you?

Hugs, Lauren ❤️

Website: baydreamerwrites.com
Author Of The Month, May 2023 Spillwords Press
Publication of the Month,
October 2024 “Treats only, Please!” Spillwords Press
Monthly Contributor, Gobbers-Masticadores Literary Website
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B08NCRH4MK
Author Latest Release Ever So Gently: A Collection of Poems
Author, More than Coffee: Memories in Verse and Prose
Author, Finding a Balance: A Collection of Poems
Author, New Day, New Dreams: A Poetry Collection
Co-Author, Petals of Haiku
Co-Author, This is How We Grow
Co-Author, Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships
Cora’s Quest, A children’s book, coming soon!

Wynne & Vicki invite me to be a guest on their podcast: Sharing the Heart of the Matter

On November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry90 Comments

Happy Friday! I am thrilled to announce that I’m a guest on the wonderful and warm podcast Sharing the Heart of the Matter with Wynne and Vicki and it’s live today! These two wonderful women are a dynamic duo and made my experience chatting with them relaxing and fun. I was a bit nervous in the beginning, but soon, my nerves calmed and it was truly a delightful adventure! Another huge thanks to Vicki and Wynne! ❤️

The podcast is on two blogs: Surprised by Joy and The Heart of the Matter, so the links are below:

The Thread of Writing

Episode 92: Baydreamer – Author Lauren Scott

I hope you will take the time to watch and listen, and if you do, I hope you enjoy! And don’t forget to peruse around Wynne and Vicki’s sites for topics of conversation that will draw you in and resonate.

Have a wonderful and peaceful weekend wherever you may be and whatever you do!
Just know that I appreciate you!

Hugs, Lauren ❤️

Light the candles!

On November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry94 Comments

This week has been tough. Forward is the only direction, while staying hopeful and strong, persevering, and focusing on the good, the sweetness. So, even though I shared this poem last November, I thought it would be apropos for a second go around. If you’ve read it before, I hope you don’t mind a repeat.

November

A tall cedar pitches its pods
onto the smooth driveway,
footsteps crunch on fallen foliage

a broom sweeps, piles grow
for hoisting into the bin

but the tall cedar pitches again
oh, this lovely season!

the air turns crisp for layering,
wiping sweat away
from summer’s fever,
raindrops soothe flaccid petals

early evenings surrender
to nightfall,
but set out the candles!
Play Sinatra on vinyl
and sink into coziness…

Will you remember
this sweet November?

Thank you always for spending time here. Sending virtual hugs! ❤️

Just one sip of water please

On November 5, 2024November 7, 2024 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry75 Comments

Have you ever wanted to swat away anticipation like
a mosquito buzzing around your head in the dead of night?

Don’t you loathe how it makes you feel?
Correction…how you allow yourself to react?
Reactions in any circumstance inform consequences.

You and I have a choice, but sometimes,
our own beloved minds and bodies conspire.

Courage is yanked out from under you like a rug.
Nerves in your body join forces, jumping out of control.

And when your mouth dries up? Words become stuck
as though they’ve plunged into quicksand, one by one –
any resolve begins to sink.
Your throat feels dry as dust. Just one sip of water please.

Maybe if you and I focus on staying calm, yes, staying calm,
keeping our heads level…

Maybe then, our thirst would be quenched.

© Lauren Scott

*Side note: A young, handsome paramedic once told me
years ago in the wee hours of the morning
that staying calm is key in any situation.
I’ll never forget his sage advice.

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Gobblers by Masticadores Publishes “Who says miracles don’t happen?”

On November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Gobblers by Masticadores, Poetry

Thank you to Manuela Timofte for publishing this post about rainbows and miracles. Some of you may remember it from a few weeks ago. This week I’m praying for a miracle, so I’m grateful for the perfect timing! I’m closing comments because I invite you to visit Gobblers to offer Manuela support at her wonderful literary site. And after viewing the photos and reading my poem, “Darker than the Deepest Sea” I hope you’ll be inclined to leave a ‘like’ and maybe even a comment…🤗🌈

Who says miracles don’t happen?

As always, thanks SO much for visiting my corner of the blogging world.

I wish you a fabulous day and week ahead,
Lauren ❤️🤗

***Click*** ***on the image*** ***to purchase your copy.***
***Thank you***! 🧡🍂🍁

Try a cookie with a haiku!

On November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry86 Comments

Yes, November has arrived, but I have a belated Halloween share,
and last week was a whirlwind! 👻🎉😁

These are chocolate chip cookies I baked for the spooky occasion.
So, let your spirits return to All Hallow’s Eve…
if your nerves get jittery when the sun sinks behind hills
and the wind begins to whistle
and owls screech from high in looming trees
and shadows follow you down the street...

cookies make the ghouls
vanish when the sky turns black
chocolate magic

But be on your guard since…

eyes watch intently
when you indulge in first bite
taste with true caution

crossed or not, they spy
as you move around the house
beware of cuteness

On the other hand…

chocolate chips whisk
worries away in the wind
take one, two, or three!

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I hope this post brought a smile,
and don’t forget to grab a cookie on your way out!
Have a peaceful Sunday and Happy November! 🍂🍁

Lauren ❤️🍪👻

Celebrating Spillwords Press October Publication of the Month!

On November 1, 2024 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Awards, Poetry78 Comments

Happy Friday and Happy November!

Thanks to your generosity and for taking the time to vote, my poem “Treats only, Please!” won Publication of the Month for October on Spillwords Press!!! 🎉🎉

I am so excited to receive this award among 15 other wonderful nominees! Thank you to Dagmara K. and her team for providing a welcoming literary site for authors to share their emotions through words. I’m honored to be a part of the Spillwords Press community!

I offer my deepest gratitude for your vote and ongoing support, and for visiting Spillwords to read my poem, “Treats only, Please!” I’m delighted that my light-hearted, entertaining take on Halloween resonated with so many! A poem that was inspired by the days when my children were young and had a blast dressing up in their cute costumes to trick-or-treat! I took a stroll down memory lane to find the pics below…

***Harry Potter meets a vampire***, and our Lucky Girl joins
in the fun! ***Lucky Girl was given her wings in 2011.*** ❤️

My poem is displayed on the sidebar of the Series tab at Spillwords.com for the month of November, if you’d like to take a peek!

Have a wonderful day and weekend ahead, and thank you again!

~ Lauren ❤️

Website: baydreamerwrites.com
Author Of The Month, May 2023 Spillwords Press
Monthly Contributor, Gobbers-Masticadores Literary Website
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B08NCRH4MK
Author Latest Release Ever So Gently: A Collection of Poems
Author, More than Coffee: Memories in Verse and Prose
Author, Finding a Balance: A Collection of Poems
Author, New Day, New Dreams: A Poetry Collection
Co-Author, Petals of Haiku
Co-Author, This is How We Grow
Co-Author, Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships
Cora’s Quest, A children’s book, coming soon!

Literary Revelations Journal features my poetry!

On October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry77 Comments

***Photo: credit to Literary Revelations Publishing House***

Dear Family and Friends!

I have more exciting news to share! I am grateful to Gabriela Marie Milton for the opportunity of being featured on her literary journal today – Literary Revelations! She has published two of my poems: “I Know This” and “Wild Emotions.” I am always in awe of her beautiful, evocative poetry and of the poetry she features of other talented writers. So, thank you, once again, Gabriela! I am on Cloud 9!! ❤️

Literary Revelations has published a myriad of beautiful books. The most recent are Full Moon Confessions by Tracey Anne and Petals of Haiku: An Anthology, in which the art on the cover is by award-winning painter Hikari. I am honored to be a part of this amazing anthology with over 160 poets.

For some reason, WordPress won’t allow me to add book images in the body of the post, so please visit Gabriela’s site here to peruse her wonderful books.

And now I offer you snippets of my poems:

I Know This

We do not live forever,
I know this,
just as sunlight and moonbeams
cannot shine simultaneously.
But sometimes I feel
he and I
will transcend the inevitable.
Imagining the opposite
is unimaginable…

Wild Emotions

No one listens, no one understands the version of me…
My spirit sinks to the bottom of the ocean floor.
My sky holds gray clouds with no sign of cerulean.
My body suffers heaviness as the hand of death.
My mind resides in a muddle of negativity
Like a dirge repeating loop after loop…
A shadowy corner in my room invites me for an extended stay.
Sun rays no longer peek through my curtains
Because even my sunken spirit has the sun feeling uncertain…

I hope you’ll visit Gabriela’s post to read the poems in their entirety. My heart would be full of gratitude! You can also click on the link below.

Thank you SO much for stopping by and for your continued support. Words can’t express how thankful I am for you! And I wish you a fabulous day, and a fun Halloween!🙏❤️