Foul Ball

On March 13, 2014March 13, 2014 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry22 Comments

Bad news doesn’t discriminate
One day we’re celebrating,
drinking champagne
then in a blur’s time,
we’re wiping tears away

We strengthen our defense
without even trying
at the same time,
praying and sliding

While the outcome relies deeply
on the strength in our mitts
Will it knock us down
or keep us going
without limits?

If you land on your bum
for a minute or two
taking time to sulk
feeling bad for you,
It’s alright
that’s all part of life

but don’t pack your bags
and stay there too long
You’ll feel much better
Fighting the Fight
Keeping your Face to the Light
and Trying to be Strong

Around the Bend

On March 3, 2014March 3, 2014 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry25 Comments

I live on the corner
of happy and content
but, sometimes my mind lingers
into the neighborhood of
melancholy

Living with joy
would be a better choice
yet, often, I find the door locked
and no matter how loudly I knock
it won’t budge

It takes courage to push
once in awhile,
make your presence known
that you are strong
and you belong

nurturing your roots
wherever they may grow

The Other Side

On January 27, 2014January 31, 2014 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry43 Comments

A part of life enters in
without an invitation
It’s unfortunately deep,
overwhelmingly vast

Its color isn’t soothing
like the turquoise beauty
of tropical oceans
Instead, its texture
is rough
to the touch
Nontransparent,
but extremely murky
with complete obscurity

One would not find
wading pleasure
in this entity
for what lies beneath
could tangle one’s feet

but sometimes choice
isn’t an option
and your toes get sucked in
before realization pays you a visit
and you struggle beyond words
to keep your head above water
trying to protect what’s in your heart
what truly matters

I’ll be taking another blogging break for awhile,
so take care of yourselves.
Be safe, healthy and happy!
Sending hugs, love and many blessings,
Lauren ♥

The Answer

On December 12, 2013December 12, 2013 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry33 Comments

You’ve been missing
for some time now
I wonder if you’ll ever
show your lovely face.

I’ve looked for you
in nooks and crannies,
in cupboards occupied by
glassware and plates.

I’ve lifted the rugs
lying in my hallway
and peeked in the linen
closet, just to be sure.

Perhaps you’re hiding
in the bathtub, a sneaky
spot to stay and a Psycho
scene reversed.

One last place I thought
to check, glancing under
the bed…the only thing that
stared me back were the dust
bunnies playing dead.

Now I fear my time has
been nothing but a waste,
for whether you arrive or not
I’ll greet each new day with Faith.

Out of Our Hands

On May 4, 2013May 17, 2015 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Faith, Life24 Comments

Life’s events
stun and surprise us
some lovely and wonderful
others filled with sadness

Though we search and try
with all of our might
questions remain
with no answers in sight

So we cast our burdens
Let Him carry us through
for only He knows best
in everything we do

We watch our worries
fall to the floor
and feel freedom at last
with no thoughts at war

Our minds are at ease now
a breath of fresh air
Moving forward again
In our pocket, a prayer

Blogging Break…

On April 16, 2013April 17, 2013 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Blogging58 Comments

Dear Friends,

I need to take a little break
from blogging and maybe even facebook.
There are some things in life that need my attention right now.
So I’m going to miss you all and I thank you, once again,
for your likes, comments and follows!
I may be a little slow in doing the same,
but please know my good intentions are there..
and I do appreciate your continued support.

I don’t know how long I’ll be “away,”
it may just be for a short time,
or it could be longer,
but I wish you all much happiness and
I look forward to returning to your inspirational
writing and photography.

I’m not crazy about “good-byes”
so instead, I say “See you later,”
and I’ll close this post with a
recent acrostic I wrote from early March
for those special friends in our lives…
including online! 🙂

For who wants to be alone?
Reveling in life’s joy or weeping
In between those moments; I’ll be your
Everlasting support, a listening heart,
Never will I take you for granted, for you are a
Dear soul who I can grow with, without growing apart

Stay Happy, Healthy and Safe and I’m sending Hugs your way! ♥

Life’s Precious Gems (A Nonet)

On March 28, 2013March 30, 2013 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Friendship, Nonet40 Comments

I’ve recently learned a new form of poetry, called a Nonet,
which consists of nine lines.
The first line has nine syllables, the second line eight syllables,
the third line seven syllables, etc… until line nine finishes with one syllable.

I’ll keep you forever and always

staying true to daily actions

and to every word I say,

for you are a golden

jewel in my life

and in my heart

I love you

dearly,

Friend

(This Nonet is for practice)

Photo: Google Images

Another Time

On January 25, 2013 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Life45 Comments

In another life
there’d be no
shattered hearts
no lashing tongues
no broken parts
second chances would be
pearls in our palms
there’d be no storm
only divine calm
no hurting souls
feeling empty inside
In another time
love would weave
through lives
creating peace
and a will to survive