Lauren M. Hancock poetry and prose
A corner of my world where I feel most at home
I am blessed here, in a home so warm and loving, no matter if it’s empty, aside from myself, I can feel the love lingering, it is forthcoming. It reaches, grabs hold like little hungry fingers would reach for a snack or chocky milk, enveloping around me, arms tight and strong and true,
I wonder what it would be to live like in the sea, surrounded by clown fish and anemones, and smiling jellyfish that could sting as they please. Floating past little krill and tiny bright fish, I consider what my role would be in this charming, pristine, cobalt, irreverent water. I rise up and down, parading [...]
I sit by my window and stare at the sky. There is nothing more beautiful in this very moment that I can capture, nothing else which can cause my heart to swell with appreciation. The clouds, they gather in wisps and blobs – light though, they are – they have this sort of moodiness about [...]
We so often overlook those who should be treasured in our lives, those stoic, and brave, and loving, and loyal, who are there for us to lean upon, exclusive and selective, they’ve been chosen and choose to be continually here for us. Yet our hearts pull away, they are failing in many measures, to [...]
Sometimes I enjoy being on my own, Meditating on my thoughts, Or lack thereof. The feeling of openness which can be brought forth by Simple introversion, Viewing what is within. While I could be content with such a mode, Often I yearn for the compatibility of others, My close friends, My living champions, Those [...]
I loved her from the moment she put pen to paper. Her heartfelt poetry just sang and sang, like a robin whose eggs have presently been laid, a proud woman she is, I loved her from the moment she put pen to paper. She sought the times when her heart ached, flowed, and ebbed, [...]
Photo by Renato Abati on Pexels.com I sit back and wonder to myself, who you all are, where you come from, how you’re feeling, what brings you to my world? I wish I could see each of your faces, greet you with happiness for allowing me a portion of your day where I can [...]
You, my dear, are like a bouquet of colourful, delightful fronds. Rare in my life and treasured and adored, I hold you close like this exquisite leafy arrangement, because of our love I am truly assured. Need not there be gifts of diamonds and gold, of precious gemstones set in shining silver — those gifting [...]
