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Robert Laird·October 22, 2016

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for now

written by: Robert Laird

@RobertCLaird

you offered
a walk on the beach
from
carefree youth,
our memory of sun;
those days
of flow,
now
ebb;
softly
I take your hand

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Robert Laird

Retired high school English Teacher, Literacy Coach, Mentor, yogi.

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Lauren Scott writes poetry and memoir and enjoys the challenge of trying other genres. She has authored two collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams and Finding a Balance. In 2021, she released her memoir, More than Coffee. She is a contributing author in the anthology, Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships, as well as in the upcoming anthology, This is How We Grow. Her fourth book, Ever So Gently, is a poetry collection to be published in June. She recently finished her first children's book and works with her illustrator with plans to release it this year. She lives in California with her husband, Matt, and their lab, Copper. They have two adult children residing on the east coast. Lauren's writing inspiration comes from her love of family, spending time outdoors, and finding joy in the simple things.

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