Shabbat Shalom: Living Hyphenated©️ Dawn Minott | a sestet

On January 28, 2023February 17, 2023 By Dawn MinottIn Poetry, Shabbat Shalom

You’re a woman of faith, said he
Refusing to join the party of “woe is me”
Standing at the crossroads of hyphenated identity
Straddling the fine line of conjoined affinity
The shortest distance connecting divergent words
Yet the greatest distance between colliding worlds

Wrestling within with identities, two
Pondering which is the true you
Is it the half that doubts and frets
Filled with sadness and regrets?
Is it the other that’s thrilled with hope and wonder
Scavenging life’s downs—a fortune hunter?

What comes in the hyphen is the interval
Whether left or right it’s a fight for survival
Too deep under there’s no indicator light
No redirection to the surface, a frightening plight
Release air, bubbles of self-assurance forming
Follow bubbles—rise always toward surface soaring

Identity is who you are despite the circumstances
Who you are is not a game of luck or chances
Whether in the good times or in the bad
Whether the situation makes you happy or makes you sad
You are betwixt and between the hyphenated you
Grab ahold of the purpose of what you’re born to do

Child-of-God/child-of-human—interconnected being
One you—living duality inward refereeing
You—the image of God, a god-given soul
Yet you—locked in a body of skin and bone
The paradoxical self—looking out through eyes
Visions of living hyphenated—the you to harmonize

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Cindy Georgakas

Such a a beautiful powerful poem Dawn! 💞💗

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January 29, 2023 at 11:37 am Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  Thanks dear Cindy 🙏🏽😊🙏🏽
  
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  January 29, 2023 at 11:58 am Reply
  1. Cindy Georgakas
    
    Always dear Dawn! 💞
    
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    January 29, 2023 at 12:05 pm Reply
Dalo 2013

Amazing and cuts to our world today ~ a life hyphenated, trying to find where we can be our best. Wonderful words, Dawn.

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January 28, 2023 at 2:32 pm Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  Hi Dalo. Thanks for stopping by and engaging. It’s a journey finding where we best fit that requires tenacity. Sadly some give up and quit life. Stay safe and well 🙏🏽🙏🏽
  
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  January 28, 2023 at 2:40 pm Reply
Eliza Waters

🙏🏽

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January 28, 2023 at 9:05 am Reply
messamn

Thank you my sister. Such a lovely heart warming poem so beautifully written. Love the rythem! Filled with hope and optimism. So encouraging. A great mid week boost!

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January 25, 2023 at 8:52 am Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  You’re most welcome dear Norms!!!!! Glad it resonated positively with you. Big hug 🤗
  
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  January 25, 2023 at 9:36 pm Reply
Warren Richards

Though, we live within the margins, or faith never hyphenated. Love paints outside the lines, for the heart to become, a crimson hue. Our love reflective, of harmony and light! A lovely share!

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January 23, 2023 at 10:24 pm Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  I love how you GET what I’m aiming to communicate. Thanks for introspective feedback Warren. I appreciate it/you. Cheers
  
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  January 25, 2023 at 9:35 pm Reply
Kym Gordon Moore

Oh girlfriend, you nailed this poem and your recitation is absolutely soul-stirring. What a storyteller you are sistah girlfriend! 🤗💖🥰✨😘

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January 23, 2023 at 5:35 pm Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  Ahhh you warm my heart with your kind compliment. Thanks sistah gurl.
  
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  January 23, 2023 at 8:03 pm Reply
  1. Kym Gordon Moore
    
    My dear Dawn, as always my kindred, you are very welcome. 🥰💖😍
    
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    January 23, 2023 at 8:41 pm Reply
    1. Dawn Minott
      
      Booyah 👊 👊
      
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      January 25, 2023 at 9:37 pm Reply
      1. Kym Gordon Moore
        
        🤜🏼🤛🏼 Yep, BOOYAH baby!!!
        
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        January 26, 2023 at 7:43 pm Reply
Sadje

Thought provoking poem.

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January 23, 2023 at 8:24 am Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  Yeah took some thought to pen this one Sadje. Thanks for your ongoing support dear 🙏🏽
  
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  January 23, 2023 at 2:12 pm Reply
  1. Sadje
    
    My pleasure
    
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    January 23, 2023 at 9:13 pm Reply