Listen – Haiku

On July 10, 2012 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Haiku49 Comments

You knew I’d return

to hear your gorgeous whispers

toes deep in the sand

© LScott 2012

Photo: Google.com

Joyful Melancholy

On December 10, 2011December 10, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Holidays, Melancholy32 Comments

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

Versatile Blogger Award

On December 1, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Nominations & Awards41 Comments

A Big Thanks goes to http://pryncessyndrome.wordpress.com for nominating me for this award. I am very honored and humbled to receive this nomination and again, thank you pryncessyndrome, for taking your time to visit my blog! I have enjoyed your blog, as well, and look forward to reading more! 🙂

And the rules for the Versatile Blogger Award is :

1. Nominate 15 fellow bloggers.
2. Inform the bloggers of their nomination.
3. Share 7 random things about yourself.
4. Thank the blogger who nominated you.
5. Add the Versatile Blogger Award pic on your blog post.

1. Singing was my passion when I was younger and my dream was to sing professionally.

2. I love the outdoors; enjoying nature, hiking and camping.

3. I love to write, which is now my creative outlet, but have never had any formal training. Maybe in the future? Until then, I’m writing and reading as much as I can and always learning.

4. Walking is my main form of exercise.

5. I still miss my beloved dog, Lucky Girl.

6. I love to bake and look forward to making all the Christmas goodies this year (soon, actually).

7. I’m not afraid to act goofy and I laugh at my own jokes! 🙂

Now, it’s time to nominate 15 bloggers:

http://bottledupsentiments.wordpress.com/

http://joe2poetry.wordpress.com/

http://thepoeticgoblin.wordpress.com/

http://theplayfulpixie.wordpress.com

http://somkritya.wordpress.com/

http://raindancepoetry.wordpress.com/

http://backcountrytranquility.wordpress.com/

http://angelajanegraceblog.com/

http://mcamber.wordpress.com/

http://regularteenageworld.wordpress.com/

http://jessiejeanine.com/

http://vampireweather.wordpress.com/

http://terri0729.wordpress.com/

http://francisbarkerart.com/

http://agapintheclouds.wordpress.com/

I believe all of these blogs bring something different to each of us. They are all unique, inspirational and entertaining. I look forward to visiting each of them more in the future! Additionally, I would like to thank them for making my blogging experience a wonderful one! Lauren 🙂

NOTE TO SIS

On November 16, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Dedications, Family29 Comments

Thank you
for the person you are
for the compassion you show
for the goodness in your heart
for the part you play in my life

For all you’ve done
the listening, the helping, the caring

Our phone calls
can’t compare
to the chance of sharing
a lunch or a coffee
together
Wouldn’t that be better?

No matter the distance
there is no resistance
when it comes to loving you

These words are simple
Yet, honest and true
Even through
the rhythm and rhyme
I cherish the
times I’m with you

Throughout our lives
our families have grown
Who would’ve known
we’d be so blessed
I’m at a loss for words now
You know the rest

What else can I
possibly say or do,
except,
a simple,
I Love You!

To my two wonderful sisters.

Saying Good-bye to our Beloved Dog Today

On November 9, 2011November 9, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Dedications, Pets26 Comments

Dear Fellow Bloggers,

This won’t be one of my ordinary poems.

I’m simply sharing the sad news
that our Lucky Girl passed away today.
She was a black lab mix, 10 1/2 years old
and a true canine sweetheart.

She no longer desired her normal walks or hikes
with us, as her hind legs were getting weaker.
So, we continued to give her lovin’
and made sure she was comfortable.

Ironically, she was fine last night and this morning,
before we all left for work and school.
About two hours later, our neighbors
heard her crying and checked on her.
At that point, she was lying down, unable to move.

Our neighbor stayed with her until I got home, shortly after.
He had covered her with a blanket, kept her warm and
continued petting her, consoling her
until one of her family members came home.

When I saw her, I bent down,
kissed her on her nose
and petted her. She lifted her head,
looked at me, then put her head down.
I took her to our vet, after calling them
ahead of time, letting them know…

She passed away on the ride to the vet.

I’ve cried all day off and on and I’m not done, yet.

I’m thankful for many things:
my neighbor who took care of her until I got home
the fact that she didn’t suffer long
and, that she was able to say good-bye to
at least one of us…

We adopted her and gave her a good, loving home
for 9 years…
In return, she gave us unconditional love…

We now have a void in our hearts
and will miss her tremendously..

We love you, Lucky Girl~

Here’s a photo of her smiling at us all~

GOING SOMEWHERE

On November 8, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Melancholy15 Comments

A lost soul

A circling whirlwind

in the atmosphere

of life

Knowing no right direction

only uncertainty

with

infinite

insecurity

OUR STORY

On November 5, 2011November 5, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Romantic22 Comments

Before I met my husband, I was in the end of a 3 year relationship going nowhere fast.
My hope of meeting Mr. Right was rapidly fading.
I was only around 26, but I still felt time was running out.
Then, I put my refrigerator up for sale, he bought it and the rest is history!
So…we met in a funny way, but
it just goes to show you
that when you least expect it,
love happens!

Our paths were tangled, indirectly
We were unaware of
what was about to take place
The pace was swift and
it was fair to say
Our lives were about to change

I won’t rearrange the series of events
Some too laughable to erase
In any case
We crossed that bridge
through the sale of a Frig

Yes, don’t underestimate
what God can create humorously
that may become blissfully amazing

A month passed by
Hearts all a flutter
You better believe we were in love

Six months later
Riding a ski lift to the top
He popped the question

Six months after that
We said I do
A swift pace it was
because
We just knew

Now a little grayer
More laugh lines showing
Two kids still growing
We must be blessed
Sounds a bit crazy, however
It’s still love forever