Not
a sound
can
be heard,
except
the wind’s
whisper
through the
evergreens
and an
occasional
chirp
Peace
flows
through
my
veins,
masking
any sliver
of concern
holding
me
in
chains
Fragrance
renews all
senses,
shifting my
state
of
mind,
releasing
any
tension
Gratitude
embodies
my heart,
with
my love
beside
me –
mesmerized
by
lakeside
beauty
and the
melody
of silence
Lauren Scott September 2017
Under the redwood tree
a bee dives low
for the water…
heads go under
Arms and legs
move with grace –
we look up to the
bright blue sky
with a touch of white
Two crows speak
as if we understand
their urgency…
silence soon becomes them
Under the redwood tree
we breathe in serenity –
Lacing our fingers
we steal a kiss
and reminisce
to those earlier days
Lauren Scott September 2017
This is an “oldie” but while wishing you a Happy Friday,
I thought I’d add some “autumn beauty” too! ♥
The first day of spring
has come and gone
and only a speck
of sun has shown
Instead, tears fall
from the sky at dawn
and leaves remain
windblown
Lauren Scott © 2016
(For those of you who read my previous post,
you’ll know that poetry inspiration has been nil.
These words recently came to me though, and I
hope you enjoy.)
Dear Friends,
It’s been over three months since I’ve been in blogland, and I’m still unsure of my plans. But I wanted to say “hello” and see how you’re doing. I’ve been busy in school, taking another English class and writing a lot. However, I haven’t written poetry since I left for my blog break. Inspiration has been scarce, but hopefully I’ll find some soon. Anyway, I hope the new year has been great to you so far, and I wish for the coming months to be just as wonderful!
I’m closing with an old haiku from years ago and wishing you all a very Happy Friday! Sending much love, Lauren♥
First Light
waking up early
peeking over the hilltop
its rays hug with warmth
Lauren Scott @ 2011
Photo: My son
I can’t figure it out.
I’ve pondered and analyzed
to my heart’s discontent
and still, nothing makes sense.
I think I’ll take a walk
into the woods,
to be embraced
by the gentle breeze,
to be touched by
serenity,
and I need to see the trees.
They have a keen sense
of awareness,
so I’m going to ask them.
Yes, the trees will know.
Lauren Scott © 2015
I strolled along the sandy path
Feeling welcomed by the scenery
The ocean was like a soothing bath
Its melody, a gorgeous delivery
The sand was warm against my feet
The silence, a desired retreat
The wind hugged gently as can be
The seagulls danced along the tide
Like children playing with innocent glee
Sharing their laughter with nothing to hide
I embraced, with zest, this heavenly day
While worries gratefully slipped away
Lauren Scott © 2015
The night is warm
Though fall is upon us
Summer’s not willing to go
I’m in awe of the bright sky
With its oranges and pinks
Its beauty is all aglow
Two nights ago, the sunset was
incredible, so I grabbed my cell
and snapped some photos. The dot
in this photo is the beautiful moon,
not the best shot using a cell,
though, still brilliant, and the phase
for 9/23/15 was “waxing gibbous”
with 73% visibility.
I hope you enjoyed this splash of color
and the moon facts I found interesting, too.
Wishing you a wonderful Friday and weekend! ♥
Lauren Scott © 2015
Baydreamer Writes ~ Lauren Scott, Author & Poet 