
Feeling the trail’s draw
we step deeper into solitude
embraced by the strength
of the bays
Only the occasional
crackle beneath our boots
breaks the silence
Lauren Scott (c)
Photo: Deer Park, Fairfax, CA
The rockers, unselfish with their soothing rhythm,
join the sun’s rays in massaging into deep relaxation
It is only us who breathe in the simplicity of this place,
except for an occasional visit from stunning, fluttering wings
This moment, where a whispering breeze glides in-between us,
is where we talk and listen – but most of all, we take it all in
Lauren Scott © 2018
Do you need rest,
solitude for your
heart and mind?
Accept and embrace it
and don’t be shy
to admit a fraction
of you needs only to
hear silence
where the depths of
your thoughts can
grow from their
lingering state
A precious gift
for your own
sake
Lauren Scott © 2013
Photo: Taken in San Francisco
by my son, Michael