Category: Poetry

Weight

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry44 Comments

It’s amazing
how a word or phrase
can weigh heavy,
like two hands
pushing you down…
down into
a sea of self doubt
and the only survival
is the strength you seize,
arms straight and strong,
with every muscle
you have,
To Push Back,
find air again –
and breathe.

LScott © 2013

Take Two

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry27 Comments

Some stories last forever
with fairy tale happy endings,
leaving the readers with a sigh

Ours was written
in scribbles and question marks,
leaving them wondering why

There are chapters
I would have wished deleted,
instead I read and cried

Perhaps a re-write
could be possible,
are you willing to try?

When you’re ready
to re-enact our parts
I’ll be standing by

LScott © 2013
(Fiction)

Friend

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry36 Comments

FRIENDSHIP

If I need a place
to rest my mind
will you lend a shoulder
for just a little time?

If I need to shed
concerns and talk
can I call you up
regardless of the clock?

If I need a hug
to feel some warmth
will you offer protection
from the storm?

Thank you, my friend,
for your loving support
for your uplifting smiles
and your unselfish heart

LScott © 2013
Photo: Google Images

Uncharted

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry32 Comments

Will new doors
dare to open
if what they reveal
is unexpected?

A chance worth taking
to feel more connected
or a daunting challenge
when one feels dejected

For those who live in darkness
afraid to embrace the light
believing darkness
is their only right

Then despair settles with dust
on the lonely shelf
leaving Hope to wonder
where the entry is
to redeem itself

LScott © 2013

Morning (re-post)

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry35 Comments

A little past dawn
light invites itself
streaming through
the window
Feeling the stare
my eyes open
only to realize
night has bid farewell
Dreading
getting out of bed
and the biting cold
when toes
touch the floor
I pull the covers
over my head
Bodies warm
and cozy, a duet
all snuggly
lying next
to my hubby
Daybreak can wait
I’m not willing
to greet
the chilling
hour
just yet

LScott © 2012

Sorry for another oldie, but thanks for reading again,
if you’ve already seen this. I’ve been busy
working on another project and haven’t had
time to write. Wishing you all a wonderful
evening or day, wherever you may be. ♥

Scrabble Soup

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry23 Comments

First you need a thought,
nothing fancy
and it can’t be bought,
then add a spoonful of emotion.
There’s no magical potion,
although, I have a notion
you could include humor.
According to rumor,
laughter’s the best medicine.
It always has been.
Yet, contrary to giggles,
start some tears flowing
with a dash of melancholy,
or if you’d rather be jolly,
Don’t be coy,
Sprinkle in some joy.
Now, to spice up your mixture
(I think you get the picture)
toss in some melody
with your favored tempo
and let your feet dance.
Feel the rhythm and
give romance a chance.
This is where you improvise
(write between the lines).
Follow your feelings.
Close your eyes,
peel off your disguise.
This is your recipe and vision.
Follow your bliss
and for a final touch,
Seal it with a kiss!

LScott © 2012

(sharing another oldie)

🙂

Surrender

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry37 Comments

I wanted to get away, be a
chameleon, feel my
soul dance to some loud
tunes, sip on something
soothing and cool,

but I could feel your eyes,
just like before, when they
had the company of your lips
and hands. I didn’t want to
react to you again. My mind

was reeling as you willed me
to look your way. I ignored
the current. I wasn’t going to
be swayed by your gaze,
but I couldn’t disguise

the excitement inside.
My body was acting alone,
not listening to logic, but needing
to fulfill the hunger for you,
so maybe I simply stopped

thinking too much, or the music
sent me into a world of lust,
for when you tapped my shoulder
and I looked up,
I fell deep inside your

pools of blue, there was
nothing I could do
no one
could save me, not even
You.

LScott © 2013