“Burdens to Buoyancy” published on Gobblers & Masticadores!

On May 9, 2024 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry67 Comments

Dear Family and Friends,

I’m thrilled to share that my poem “Burdens to Buoyancy” is published on Gobblers & Masticadores today! Thank you to Manuela Timofte for believing in my work and providing the opportunity to be a monthly contributor to her literary site. I am in the company of so many talented writers. Thanks again, Manuela!

Burdens to Buoyancy

Stones of burdens can seem like pebbles 
barely tripping us up in our routines, 
but sometimes, they’re boulder massive, 
sliding us deeply into our heads 
when the need to escape 
from our own selves 
becomes vital for our sanity.

We pause in our footsteps, 
holding our breath, fighting tears 
pushing as fiercely as a category five…

The rest of the poem can be read here, and as always, a BIG THANKS to all of you for your wonderful support!

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burdens to buoyancy

On February 22, 2024 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry106 Comments

Stones of burdens can seem like pebbles
barely tripping us up in our routines,
but sometimes, they’re boulder massive,
sliding us deeply into our heads
when the need to escape
from our own selves
becomes vital for our sanity

we pause in our footsteps,
holding our breath, fighting tears
pushing as fiercely as a category five

but then our eyes look out the window
following sunlight, focusing on the frost
hanging on tips of tree branches
as though adorned by sparkling jewels

they wink at us

and those boulders shrink to pebbles
with the sweetness of air, we inhale new life
burdens we exhale, so we can breathe in miracles
surrounding us – in those who hold our hearts,
in every sight, every bloom, every sound…

How liberating to feel such buoyancy!