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Ever So Gently: A Collection of Poems Kindle Edition

by Lauren Scott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In Ever So Gently, Lauren Scott shares her strong link to nature, taking the reader on a tranquil walk through a redwood grove. You'll find an invitation to sit quietly on a patio, captivated by the simple beauty of a hummingbird. She'll entice you to revel on the shore of a freshwater lake, mesmerized by its stunning beauty.


Scott shares how love has shaped her life. From that first delicious kiss to celebrating decades of marriage through a love that deepens over time. How her heart melted when she became a mom, then ached when her children started their adult lives across country. And how her adorable canine companions found their way into her heart.


Scott underscores how life presents mysteries we struggle to solve. We can't help but ponder the deeper meaning of a simple vision. She prompts you to reminisce and reflect on your past, present, and future. Through the ups and downs. what matters most is to love and live ever so gently.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CB9H52ZT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lauren Scott; 1st edition (July 24, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 24, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2760 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 121 pages
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Lauren Scott

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Lauren Scott is a poet and writer of short stories, both fiction and reflections of her life. She enjoys small-town living in Northern California with her husband, Matthew, and their lab, Copper; they have two grown children. She has authored two collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams (2013) and Finding a Balance (2015). In 2021, she released her memoir, More than Coffee, and her latest book is a poetry collection, Ever So Gently, that was released in July 2023. Her poetry has been published on Spillwords Press, and she was voted author of the Month for May 2023. Lauren is a contributing author in the anthologies, Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships (2022) and This is How We Grow (2023). She has recently finished her first children’s book and is working with her illustrator, planning to publish in early 2024. Her writing inspiration comes from love of family, spending time in the great outdoors, and finding joy in the simple things. She hopes her readers will find a little nugget of delight, comfort, or understanding in her poetry and stories - some detail that resonates with them beyond her words.

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Miriam Hurdle
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and sensational poetry that softens the hearts
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
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Ever So Gently: A Collection of Poems by Lauren Scott is a cozy and delightful read. I love the pastel color scheme of the cover. It conveys a soft feeling like the fluffy feathers caressing my skin. Her son Michael painted the cover on canvas. The title and the cover join in a beautiful harmony.

Even though this was an autumn evening, I snuggled in front of my fireplace, let the flames warm my face, and let Scott’s words warm my heart. By looking at the content, I knew gems were waiting to be found. This collection is divided into three parts. The first part touches on nature, the second part on relationships and loved ones, and the third part on thoughts in life.

Scott painted nature with her soft strokes. “Cottony clouds drift by. We want to move into them, feel their softness enfold us.” “Tiny threads of peace weave into the marrow of our souls mending any fretting that stirred.” “I wonder if pine needles wiggle in delight until they float to the earth…” The vivid imagery invited my presence in her natural world with the hummingbird, the sunflower, the peach rose, the lantana, the rocks, and the shiny shells.

Scott shared her joyous moments of meeting her husband and their newfound love. “Life has blossomed into delight and wonder in every part of its glowing greatness.” She missed her son and daughter, who were grown and gone. She would leave her son’s room messy to remind her of his presence. The days when the children were little were greatly missed. She reminisced about the younger days when her parents moved from place to place and she missed old friends. The old Afghan reminded her of the memory and wisdom of her mom. One Sunday afternoon, she had the last conversation with her dad. “His voice offers no response, silent for eternity, his body, a shell.” Scott’s memorable moments reminded me of my own with my husband, my daughter, and my parents.

The poem “Things I Know, Believe and Imagine” posted a valuable question. “I believe Love should remain the center of all humankind, but since hate continues to linger on the street, here’s a question to ponder… what should we do differently?” A Two-Wheel Getaway told a cheerful story of meeting biking strangers who became instant friends. The star poem Ever So Gently conveyed the message of hope.

“Its [star’s] glow will grow ever so gently
Into a bright beacon of hope
Rising with the golden sun
Bringing clarity to our vision.”
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Balroop Singh
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and relatable
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023
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Scott’s poetry celebrates memories and moments in her latest collection - ‘Ever So Gently.’ Her connection with the surroundings blends into the wisdom of nature that unfolds through stunning imagery like: “hear the rustle of a skittering squirrel,” “petals of velvet invite raindrops to bask in their peach enchantment,” and “breeze carries burdens down rivers.”

From the birds that ‘flit and flutter’ to build their nest to the owl who proclaims his presence with his ‘high-pitched toots’ and the hummingbirds that flutter around the “bright pink petals” - all find a place of honor in this book to delight your moods. Lauren’s realism captivates and appeals to all the senses. Some of her poems express profound love that we cherish and yearn for - she tells you how valuable that love has been in her life.

From ‘The Peach Rose’ to ‘Firestorm’ and not to forget ‘I Was Adopted,’ her poetry slides most naturally on the wide canvas of creativity. However, poems that speak of love, of growing up and bonding are the ones that touched my heart. Who can ever forget ‘The Old Afghan,’ which is most relatable!

I haven't read a more beautiful description of sunset - “The sky explodes in tangerines, salmons, canary yellows - brighter with every second. It’s as though a painter swished her brush back and forth…”
Some more examples of Scott’s brilliant style:
“And water hasnt caressed the hills
The earth, parched like Chile’s Atacama.”
“Silk-thread drizzles dusted rooftops and parched hills.”
“How he tenderly tiptoed through the syllables.”(I could feel the poignancy of the emotion)

A combination of free verse and syllabic poetry like haiku, tanka, etheree, shadorma etc. this is a lovely collection of poetry. Read it slowly to savor each emotion.
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Dawn Pisturino
5.0 out of 5 stars Five-Star Review
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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Lauren Scott’s latest poetry collection reflects the inner life of the poet as she seeks to bring serenity and harmony into her world.
In “Messages from the Sea,” her verses paint a vivid portrait of nature, using keen observations and sensitive emotional reactions:
“listen intently
inhale, exhale, feel the calm
your soul will thank you”
Her signature poem, “Ever So Gently,” reminds us to leave our negative thoughts behind and enjoy the positive things around us:
“Remember, the breeze carries
burdens down rivers
and across oceans,
majestic trees sway with joy,
sheltering from shadows,
and the light shines even if only
a slight glimmer slips through”
Even when trouble rears its ugly head, Lauren embraces it with gentle grace, as described in her poem, “Diane.”
“a caring, soft force
a disciplinarian
heart teeming with love
her circle embraced the warmth
from her glimmering essence

“poppy-orange painted
fingernails matched her kind smile
her laugh contagious
lifting wavering spirits
always spreading elation
she blessed our marriage
twenty-four months was her time,
tendered memories
nourishing our emotions
unbeknown the grief to come

“time swiftly progressed
cancer penetrated her
soul, the oxygen
tank accompanied us on
that cold day in December

“we slid onto faux
leather, an afternoon lunch
the horizon bleak
her love flowed into my heart
strong emotions untethered

“fifty-nine was her
final number of candles
on her apple pie
a haunting, morning phone call
altering lives forever”

Life, love, death — all of these themes are covered in this collection of beautifully written poems. Thank you, Lauren, for sharing your heart and soul with us!
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Jane Sturgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars A gentle, loving walk through life creating a place I wanted to stay in...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2023
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I did exactly as suggested, made my favourite coffee, and curled up to read. What an absolute delight from start to finish.

What a beautiful soul Scott is and she has created another gem through the gift of her poetic words. I will come back to read these poems and loving thoughts again and again. I was transported to another place and what a loving place it is. Beautiful, loving, heartfelt words describing many moments in life and the gifts of nature.

'A Fine Discovery' captures a love of nature and hiking with her best friend. 'The World is Broken' is perfectly formed and I am moving to live in The Little Cabin.

Scott takes us 'Ever So Gently' on a journey through life and the delights and gifts nestled within, and I felt her 'When Life Throws Curveballs' deeply.

Every one of Scott's poems is felt and eloquent.

Thank you, and please keep writing. 💗
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Smitha vishwanath
5.0 out of 5 stars A book with a relevant message
Reviewed in India on August 27, 2023
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I have longed to read this book of poems ever since I saw the cover and the book's name, but mostly because I had read 'More than Coffee' by Lauren Scott and loved it.
I was surprised to learn that the cover of this book, which is a beautiful shade of blue-green, had been painted by the poet's son. It perfectly goes with the book title and the theme of the poems in the book. It also represents the poet's kind and loving nature, which comes across repeatedly in all her writing.
Lauren Scott's poetry is easy on the tongue. It's simple and will help you find your bearings again if you're in a quandary or feel lost. The poems are like a breath of fresh air. They will make you see things differently and appreciate things you have been taking for granted.
Ever so gently' comes with a relevant message- 'To be gentle' at all times in your actions and responses to situations and to those around you. Lauren Scott does a lovely job of packaging this message in easily understandable poems with beautiful imagery that will touch the heart.
In Lauren's words, 'Ever So Gently expresses the gentle demeanour in which I welcome nature's offerings. The gentle way in which I should react to life's challenges.' She adds, 'succeeding in 'gentle' may not happen around the clock, so if I slip up, I will try again.'

Although the poems are autobiographical in nature, it is bound to strike a chord because Lauren Scott talks of experiences that all of us have experienced or will experience at some point in our lives- memories of childhood, growing up, finding love, death of parents, parenthood, sibling love, feelings of becoming an empty-nester, nature, love of and for a pet.
There are around seventy-five odd poems of varying structures in the book that take you on a journey of the poet's life and experiences and will leave you thinking of your own.
The book is for everyone who wants to reboot. The language is easy and a great reminder to live better lives. I highly recommend this book.
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Selma in Japan
5.0 out of 5 stars Read it slowly, and savor it long
Reviewed in Japan on August 22, 2023
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Ever So Gently--A collection of poems by Lauren Scott, a book of 126 pages, is a beautiful collection to savor more than once. In a combination of poetry forms like free verse, haiku and tanka, etheree, shadorma, and others, the Author celebrates family memories and present moments and reflections on where she is in her life today. Read it slowly and feel the words cause your own memories to float to the surface.

The book is divided into three parts: The Wisdom of Nature; The Noise, the Laughter, The Chaos, The Loved Ones; and Lost In Thought. In Part 2, there’s even a poem from the perspective of Copper, her Labrador—a clear indication of the different loves in the Author’s life. Undeniably you will find the words swell your heart with gratitude too.

I recommend Ever So Gently to anyone who knows how to tap into and make much of the happy moments in life. Because life is not always a bed of roses, yet beautiful things happen all the time. Any of the poems will have resonance. What, with language like these excerpts from the book:

“That this routine, though simple to some, would not be the same, would not provide the comforting experience if one of us was not present? I shudder to imagine such a scenario…” ~Toots and Circles\

“the soil exhaled and my lantana sang “Hallelujah!” ~ October’s Miracle\

“When I reminisce to these years, memories make me pause… to a time when I
witnessed their laughter and tears,” ~The Tiny Town\

“a little bit more. I’m sure she knows the amount of residence she claims in my heart.
Then again, it is quite difficult to quantify.” ~A Little Bit More\

“Then with the years your adolescence faded like my blue dye, but I stayed loyal.”
~The Blue Down Jacket\

“Life is like a package wrapped in festive paper.” ~Darker Than The Deepest Sea\

All the poems offered me a tender glimpse into Scott’s life. One calm evening to read through this poetry collection is all I needed to recognize how much I have in common with this Author. That she and her husband are empty nesters puts me right in her shoes. So the poem that will remain tucked safely in my happy place is the following:

“I find comfort in the clothes\ strewn on the floor\ soon to be dumped in the washer,\ wallet lying on the dresser,\ cell charging, bed comforter\ in shambles\because the messiness\ displays his presence.\ Now with air miles accumulated\ back in his time zone,\ the room shines in all its cleanliness,\ the neatness grating on my nerves,\ the silence, a cold shoulder.\ My hand pulls back the comforter,\ tousling, creating wrinkles\ in the navy fabric, then I pull\ some old shirts from the closet,\ tossing them on the floor.\ I can certainly pretend\ he’s just out with friends…"\\ The Mess, p.59

I hope you're ready for just such a book, serene and enticing, that will speak ever so gently to your soul.
I cannot wait to read more poetry like this from this Author. 5-star from a satisfied customer.
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