Final Breath on Spillwords ©Dawn Minott | Mental Health Awareness Month

On By Dawn MinottIn Poetry

Using my latest publication on Spillwords, “Final Breath”, to highlight positive mental health on this the last day of Mental Health Awareness month.

Final Breath

Forgive, even when your heart’s been broken
Think before each word is spoken
Regard not the ugly people say
End not your day in trifling dismay
Be the first to say: “I’m sorry”
You won’t live your days in worry
Don’t forget to say: “I love you”
And prove always this is true

Then when kiss of death falls on your lips
And all of life before you slips
When you glance back on the last moments of time
Over the valleys you walked and …

You may read the full poem at this link.

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Many thanks to Dagmara K., Director of Development, Editing Department and the entire team at Spillwords for selecting this piece!

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First published 2022 on createdbyDEEsign.com

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In creative solidarity, Dee

18 thoughts on “Final Breath on Spillwords ©Dawn Minott | Mental Health Awareness Month”

  2. Oh my dear Sistah Dawn, CONGRATULATIONS on the publication of your beautiful poem on Spillwords Press. So proud of you girlfriend and your courage to test the new waters of literary exploration. Cheers! Hugs and smooches! 🥂✨🥂🍸✨🌟

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    1. My dear Sadje every time I send a piece to Spillwords I think of you fondly and your encouragement to me to make that first submission. I was new to WP and you were kind enough to expand my knowledge of another platform. Still grateful to you my friend. Stay kind and thoughtful 🤔😊💗😊🤔

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