Lauren M. Hancock poetry and prose
A corner of my world where I feel most at home
My land of In-Between is glorious, that space which cannot be defined, can’t be plotted, accurately located, yet it houses my wealth of memories, my heartfelt song, prose, poetry, the magic of my inner layers which are only conducive to goodness, kindness, and moral wealth. Imagine a cloud-speckled sky, with Sun gently winking, mischievousness in her eyes, [...]
You have it within you. The ability to push through, with determination, with resolve, with power, without the assistance of another. You can do it, brother, sister, you can achieve these goals. You can achieve your goals, even with extenuating circumstances, don’t you know? Though sadness, lack of [...]
We’re walking through the streets, hand in hand we stop to take a sip of our drinks, smiling, laughing, we have so much to share, so much happiness to spread, we’re like deviants of the light, spreading joy with all our might. Trailing behind are the remnants of ill feeling, we’d cast them aside long before, the lingering feeling of discontentment is still present, [...]
The ambient music is comforting, soothing unto my soul, it makes me rise along with it, and when the melody sinks with satisfaction, my heartbeat ebbs, it flows. I relish these special times I have to appreciate the music in my abode, where I am left quietly, contemplatively, to myself. [...]
Rosemary oil swiped either side of the doorway, and below the walkway, where I will enter into my abode. Rosemary oil, so glorious is the scent, wiped below the lip of my desk, to harness, caress, relax. I am embracing the softer side of life, scent, meditation, dreamscapes, holistic. [...]
The differences between us could be enormous. Life experiences, personal beliefs, ways of going about things. I guess the one we mostly have in common is a desire to be happy. Happiness can manifest itself in many ways from many things, but I’m not interested in seeking it through the materialistic. I’m interested in the personal and interpersonal. We can exist alone but who would we be without companionship, friendships, emotional ties, relatability? [...]
I lay my head softly to rest. It is morning, but I have been awake since eleven in the eve. I don’t toss and turn like some do when their mind is at unease, but I feel the dismay within. Or it may in fact be vehement, it may be sorry, it may be “How did I find myself in this circumstance?”, my life begs of me, tells me there’s other ways to go, and I wish I were strong enough right now to explore those paths, to find a different way for myself. Change appears to be [...]
Lost connections, fallen by the wayside, the electricity which surged, now plundered of pride, hypocrisy seems glimmering at the door, I wonder what was intended, and were the relationships meant to be more? Tainted by disconnect, lacking in joinery and glue, once so potent, alienated – by choice? Is this truth? [...]
Your world will feel like a construction site, workers wandering the areas with intent, lifting, hauling, attaching, installing, ensuring that progress is made, this is why they’ve been sent. They are making certain that changes are timely, are attractive, and according to the plans for the one who is paying, and you, you, my friend, [...]
I must move on, my tongue, dull and tired, can no longer remain clipped. I must move forth, in realising I am deserving of much more. I must step forward, understanding that I am worthy, I am priceless, I must go on, because I am strong, I am wise, and I must exercise this intelligence. For many hours, I sat here bubbling and brewing, [...]
