the heart and soul lie
parallel among shadows
longing for a glow
© LScott 2012
Tag: Sadness
Acceptance
Days roll by at a snail’s pace
Everywhere I turn I see your wonderful face
I’m sleeping with a dark cloud above my bed
I can’t seem to shake you out of my head
Maybe she’s better for you than me
but I can’t see it…we were meant to be
Each time we kissed,
the ground was a wave
beneath our feet
Didn’t you feel it, too?
My naiveté shines through
Inside my heart,
you won’t find resentment
Our moments we shared
bring me contentment
To win you back,
there’ll be no childish ploy
Into your future,
I only wish you joy
© LScott 2012
(fiction)
MEMORIAL DAY MEMORIES AND WISHES XO
Hello Everyone,
I’ll be away this weekend spending
time with my Dad and Sisters,
so I’ll lose blogging momentum,
once again.
If I’m unable to catch up,
I hope your understanding continues
and I’ll see you next week.
Additionally, along with all
the bbqs, gatherings with family
and friends, I sincerley hope
we all remember what this
holiday is genuinely all about…
“OUR MILITARY GAVE UP THEIR TOMORROWS
SO WE COULD HAVE OURS”
It is the
VETERAN,
not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the
VETERAN who
salutes the Flag,
It is
the
VETERAN
who serves
under the Flag,
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD,
AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM~
“THESE ARE TRUE AMERICAN IDOLS“
BLESSINGS FOR A SAFE AND COMPASSIONATE
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND~
Lauren xo
Untitled
Clouds roll in
Cold front imminent
Strong winds concurrent
Common sense confirms predictability
Preparation is a necessity
Still, accepting what is inevitable
doesn’t occur naturally~
© LScott 2012
A Loving Tribute to Mom 1921-2012
I wrote this poem for my parents in honor of their 57th Anniversary.
They both loved it…
This month would have been their 67th Anniversary; 70 years of being together.
She passed away early this morning, peacefully, with Dad by her side.
She’s no longer in pain and suffering, but we will miss her very much
and Dad lost the love of his life~
This is my tribute to her, a beautiful woman,
who loved her Husband and her three Daughters very much.
She loved this poem, which is why I’m re-posting it in her honor~
“You will forever be in our hearts, Mom”
ONCE IN A LIFETIME
1945 was special for two, a wonderful year.
It was February with memories held dear.
The wintry air enveloped the day,
Hearts full of love warmed their way.
The music played on as the others were anxious,
For the moment beginning was so very precious.
Then turning around, they catch a glimpse
of a beautiful woman escorted by a prince.
Her walk was so graceful down the carpeted aisle,
She wore a dress of white satin and an elegant smile.
He stood there admiring her shimmering beauty
In his Air Force uniform, standing with dignity.
They were blessed with God’s word, the foundation
for their future.
He would guide them, direct them, and lovingly nurture.
Then they turned to their guests as Husband and Wife~
Roles they’ve played for most of their life.
They’ve attained much knowledge with smiles and tears,
Experiences just for them through all these years.
Now 57 years later as Grandparents to seven,
Age ninety-something and healthy, living in sheer heaven.
Is this so rare, a marriage forever?
57years of best friends to each other!
Pour in the crystal and sip the wine,
For this can only happen Once in a Lifetime.
© LScott 2012
UNFAIR ASSUMPTIONS
She has only one mission
With state aid in hand
To buy the prettiest cake
Then she tries not to listen
As they snicker and whisper
Like in a bubble
Tunnel vision blinds them
To the entire picture
Callous words cut to her core
Deploring their conjectures
She strongly pushes forward
For her darling little girl
Through their mean masquerading
How would they know
Her daughter battles cancer
Inside she’s justly aching
Six flames may truly be
The most she’ll ever wish over
While sustaining her composure
Mommy does what’s necessary
Longing to silence heartless voices
As with a bar of soap
She contains her emotions
And follows through with choices
Them and the frosty grocer
They’re not worth the stress
Her daughter needs her home
This trip is brought to closure
Copyright 2012
This is based on a true story
and proves just how wrong
unfair assumptions can be~
heartbreaking circumstances.
FOOLISH LOVE
I let you claim my dormant heart
with light concealed behind the dark
I missed deception in your eyes
transparency didn’t show your lies
A connection was felt, deep, deep inside
how could my emotions act so unwise
I lie here, cold, with rolling tears
a naked soul, wrapped in fears
Stripped of my being, I was so blind
to not have seen the flashing signs
Let it rain, let it thunder and pour
now torn in two, my mind’s at war
Burning embers dying, all because of you
precious time wasted, crying like a fool
LScott © 2012
(Fiction)
Joyful Melancholy
Christmas carols accompany as I wander
through the stores, pondering carefully,
so I may give to those, whom I love dearly,
during this joyful holiday season
I hear beautiful, amazing grace in the lyrics
and I wish for my soul to be at peace
Then I think of those whose lives
are filled with pain and tears commence
Guilt overcomes me, as I feel grateful
for the many blessings I’ve been given
How can I feel content when others are hungry,
hoping for a roof to cover their aching hearts?
It isn’t fair others are hurting while we top the tree
with our treasured angel and throw on the tinsel
It isn’t fair they cry for help to come their way
While we roll out the dough and make festive cookies
There is no balance of these confusing emotions
So, what must be the answer to comfort…
to stop the blood from shedding and
the tears from falling, to end the starving?
By showing we care, we silently say our prayers
for those who struggle in their everyday lives
May love hug their souls to heal their wounds and
May their strife be entwined with a whirlwind of serenity
Copyright 2011
Baydreamer Writes ~ Lauren Scott, Author & Poet 