Lauren M. Hancock
Author, Poet, Artist
Thank you for taking some time out to visit my poetic corner of the world.
I’m Lauren M. Hancock.
I love expressing myself through poetry, which is why I’ve dedicated my website to this art form, moving forward from the former Alice Well Art content I used to post.
Please view my poetry or earlier works, read a little more about me as a writer and artist, view my sample artworks, or read about my book of illustrated short stories.
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Latest Posts
Poem: Into Account – 31/10/20
Should I take into account
the other side,
the viewpoint of another whom I cannot
wholly share their tides?
The rolling waves they experience are
tender to see,
to feel,
but I cannot allow myself to be affected overnight,
into the early morning, disrupted sleep still.
Their thoughts are on my […]
Poem: Always – 28/10/20
Rolling away those pains,
I can sense them there,
making me rigid,
making me aware.
They cause such shudders,
unwanted power,
overriding me,
making me suffer.
But I can sense the beauty ahead lingering,
emotions to encompass,
overwhelming feelings,
the ability to have sorted, […]
Poem: Gasp – 26/10/20
I gasp.
It wasn’t expected,
to see this sight today.
But then, I smile,
because in a way,
I have been quietly asked to let go of personal dismay.
I’ve set my sights on improvement,
within my life I’m going to change,
and I’ve already made self-alterations,
I can view them on the page. […]
Taking a Small Break from the Blog
To all my lovely readers,
I just wanted to let you all know I will be taking a break from my blog for a little while. Thank you for reading my posts and I will return soon. I am unable to completely put my all into my posts lately due to unforeseen events in my life, so I feel it’s best to take some time out. I will miss reading all of your work and keeping up to date with everyone’s posts!
I will see you very soon. […]
Poem: Sharing – 14/10/20
What can I share with my small world?
Perhaps kind words, understanding, empathy,
cherished friendships and love for others,
listening, being there,
calming, caring,
and throughout the process I am
subtly growing.
There is the understanding that I am able to
assist others and not selfishly […]
Poem: Facade – 13/10/20
There’s the facade that everything’s okay.
We walk our neighbourhood route,
acting naturally, smiling as our arms sway.
But there’s a hidden secret,
it’s kept close, away from prying eyes,
the facade we hide behind,
that nothing is astray or awry within our lives.
Behind closed doors is suffering,
but behind the walls so too […]
Poem: You Did The Saving – 12/10/20
Be unique, yourself,
never try to fit in for the sake of being
like everyone else,
embrace that love and care you now have
for yourself within,
it’s hard earned –
I know this is truth,
all those years struggling
to be more than you believed you could be,
listening to that catastrophic,
negative, self-talking din
eating your mind through […]
Poem: Gentle Flower Petal – 11/10/20
Gentle flower petal
how beautifully you twirl,
within the lake
amidst my reflection
that stares back,
showing something that’s
strangely unlike me,
not precisely the same,
but still heart strings are tugged,
emotions swirl.
Pink petal, pink petal,
how fragrant you must
have been
before you were immersed in […]
Poem: Tendrils – 10/10/20
In winding tendrils of blonde and brunette,
we wrap ourselves
and smile as we get
the feeling of warmth,
the feeling of comfort,
the fortifications of hearts
well meant.
The curls which cascade
upon our backs,
the heaviness and bounciness
of waves heaven-sent,
angelic are we,
our knowing, […]
Poem: Silver Lining – 09/10/20
There’s always an opportunity,
a silver lining,
the chance to advance,
or gain at developing,
the admirable qualities
held within,
a spark
or a prism,
beautiful rainbow rays
can be seen.
Even when circumstances
appear dismal,
tough, rough, […]
Poem: Hoarder – 08/10/20
He hoards not objects,
not physical implements
but emotions,
he caresses them,
they express their feelings
heard and meant.
But he greedily
takes these from others,
swipe, snatch, grab,
one hand carries the contents of
another’s heavy heart,
another carries pain and loathing
in the other hand
which seems it shan’t ever […]
Poem: New Beginnings – 05/10/20
With new beginnings comes new struggles,
everything somewhat seems unfamiliar and
disconcerting because you’re away from normal calm,
and closer to the potential for failure and sorrows.
You don’t know how to proceed,
how to process,
who to turn to,
it used to be the norm,
now the situation is alien to you,
and here you are, […]
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Latest Comments
Beautifully written, Lauren. 🙂
Thank you ☺️ 💗
Caring and insightful prose.
Aww, thanks, Dani! I’m glad to be back too! ☺️
Love it! And I’m glad to see you back! 😊
Aww, thanks so much, Veena. 💕
Featured ARTWork
“Peacocking” (c) LMH 2019 
“White Rabbit” (c) LMH aka AW 2019 
“Hungry Birdie” (c) LMH aka AW 2019 
“Steve the Super Thief”, (c) LMH aka AW 2019 
“Sammi the Beautiful Girl” (c) LMH aka AW 2019 
“Solly the Cat-Roo”(c) LMH aka AW 2019
“Beauty in the Brush” (c) LMH aka AW 2019 
“Macaw’s Birthday” (c) LMH aka AW 2019 
“Matthew the Critter” (c) LMH aka AW 2019
~ More Examples of My Artwork ~
More example of my artwork can also be viewed on Instagram @alicewellart.
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Thank you so much, Jeff! ☺️