I wish I could say I’m embraced
by the magic
of the melancholic rock art band
with my love next to me,
my right hand tucked into his left,
transported to a dreamlike
state of mind…
but I cannot lie,
transparency in the eyes.
Every worry at this very moment
wriggles through mind,
muscles, and nerves
pulling me into moody blues.
Even the sky mirrors my emotions
wearing its stone gray,
and the wind in its fierceness
is angry at something,
at what? I am unaware.
The temperature, cold in May –
where is the warmth of the rays
that will calm the worries
into hibernation, at least for now?
“Isn’t Life Strange”
how our moods change
with the roll of the clouds
or drops of the rain.
Moody blues and me
on this bluesy gray day.

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© Lauren Scott, BaydreamerWrites.com
Note: “Isn’t Life Strange” is a Moody Blues song. 💙

Lauren Scott is a recent Pushcart Prize Nominee who enjoys small-town living in the Bay Area with her husband, Matt, of thirty-seven years. Their daughter and son live out of state, and with frequent visits and technology, this family of four remains close. Lauren has published four collections of poetry, a memoir in verse and prose, and her first children’s book. She has been a guest on several podcasts, and her writing is featured at Spillwords Press and Literary Revelations. At Spillwords Press, she was awarded Publication of the Year (Poetic 2026), Author of the Month (May 2023) and Publication of the Month (June 2025, October 2024). Her work was named Honorable Mention in The Smalls Too 2026 Poetry Contest from the California Writer’s Club. Lauren’s work is published in several anthologies. She is currently working on her second children’s book and a collection of poetry. Lauren’s muse discovers inspiration from family, spending time outdoors, and marveling at the mysteries of life.