I.
no thoughts come to mind
my brain is resting, wake up
my pen is antsy
II.
I’d love to know your
favorite genre when you
spend time in my world
III.
apparently, I’ve
been bitten by the flu bug,
still not feeling well
IV.
life doesn’t slow down
when ill feelings visit us
my head is spinning
© LScott 2013
Do you have a favorite?
Try to stay healthy!
“Sending only air hugs,
so you don’t get sick, too!”
🙂 🙂
Letters float with clouds in the sky
while it’s vital that I focus and drive
Inspiration has its own timing
and it’s not always perfectly aligning
I’m not penning while watching the road
yet, containing my thoughts in some crazy code
and just when I felt they were safely concealed
they drifted away on kite’s tail over field
© LScott 2013
Can you relate?
🙂
Just when you think
all is worked out
A wrench is thrown in
creating new doubt
Your mind is befuddled
Your breathing sporadic
Bitterness comes a knockin’
Life becomes problematic
But don’t think you’re incapable
of crawling through the haze
Don’t think you’ve exhausted
all the feasible ways
Even though life’s been
a true humdinger
In your dark and sour mood
You must not linger
Get up, dust off
Stop your yammerin’
or you’ll start your family
and friends all a clamorin’
Does absolutely no good
to frequently niggle, so
when you’re feelin’ down,
form a grin and try a giggle!
(This is an oldie
from February of last year,
but I thought we all could use
a smile today! )
© LScott 2012
Swinging from the chandelier
I’m overwhelmed from toes to ear
I know it’s time to walk the frog
Can’t just sit, type and blog
I’d love to dye my hair bright red
Did you hear what I just said?
Reaching for the coffee cup
Time to fill and pet the pup
In the wind, I feel so free
Would you like a cup of tea?
I’d love to swim and read a book
It’s five o’clock, what shall I cook?
Staring at the vacuum cleaner
I wonder why the fish are meaner
Planets aren’t aligned, at all
Let’s go shopping at the mall
I could talk and talk for miles
but only if you share more smiles
© LScott 2012
I.
There once was a dog named Copper
He had pearly whites in his chopper
but harmless was he
Wouldn’t harm a bee
His eyes were big heart stoppers
II.
Six months ago, we brought him home
and watched him while he roamed
He sniffed around
without a sound
then laid down with his bone
III.
His new home is his comfort zone
You wouldn’t believe how he’s grown
More like a horse
threw us off course
but how would we have known?
We’re very lucky to have adopted another wonderful dog.
Copper is a great addition to our family and
he’s a big lovable baby! ♥
These are first attempts at writing limericks.
I hope you enjoyed. They’re fun, but challenging.
🙂
Last night, I was driving to pick up my son and noticed a police car behind me, no worries, except that I was in my pj’s! All was good. Soon after, I watched a spider gracefully crawl across the windshield in front of me INSIDE the car! For those of you who know me well, know that I’ve grown up with arachnophobia. However, I’ve matured, really, I have. Although, I didn’t want the darn spider dropping on me as I was driving! BIG distraction (next to cell phones)!
So, while trying to focus on oncoming traffic, the cop and the spider without crashing, I began having a hot flash! Yikes, well, turning in the nearest left turn lane, I killed the spider, as it became too close for comfort (sorry to whomever). I wanted to get out at the gas station and throw the tissue away, but realized I had my pj’s on.
Instead, I tossed the trash bag (sure the spider was in it) to the back of my crv (great shot) and continued on my journey to pick up my son. The funny thing is I always keep the windows closed up tight and the creepy crawlies still manage to get in and torment me! I just have to say….why me? 🙂
I wrote this poem when my phobia was most apparent (many years ago)!
Why did God create
creepy, crawly things
I still don’t understand
all the goodness they bring
Some I don’t mind
they’re actually okay
but spiders are bugs
I honestly hate
They creep around
in places I don’t know
with every little leg they have
they’re always on the go
In the kitchen, in the closet
in my bedroom, too
no matter where, they startle me
as if they’re saying, “BOO!”
I’ll have to tolerate them
although I have some doubt
I’ve only one request
that they just stay OUT!
Have a wonderful (creepy) weekend, Everyone!
Dancin’ down the street
sendin‘ good vibes to those you meet
for raisin’ your arms high in the air
and lettin’ the wind blow your hair
for smellin’ the flowers along the way
and thankin’ God for another day
for sharin’ a smile to a stranger you see
and in their eyes findin’ glee
for rollin’ down a hill of grass
feelin’ like a kid with class
for eatin’ ice cream in summer sun
for enjoyin’ life and livin’ and fun
for singin’ with raindrops
and puddle splashin’ in flip flops
for lots of laughin’ and tappin’
and huggin’ and lovin’
© LScott 2012
I.
Schedules and deadlines
follow me unfailingly
where are you, hammock?
II.
trees dance in the breeze
to wind’s melody, a glance
from the glaring screen
III.
grateful not to be
en route to unemployment
eager for Monday
© LScott 2012
In honor of Friday,
but very happy that we’re both employed.
Have a wonderful weekend, Everyone!
Baydreamer Writes ~ Lauren Scott, Author 