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.
While you’re there please don’t forget to remember to show me/my art some love with a like and your comments. Thanks.
Many thanks to Dagmara K., Director of Development, Editing Department and the entire team at Spillwords for selecting this piece!
2023 All Rights Reserved
First published 2022 on createdbyDEEsign.com
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In creative solidarity, Dee
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Such a beautiful poem well deserved of publishing. Congratulations dear Dawn! 💗
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Hi 👋🏾 Cindy!!! Still on a high from your book launch parties?! I hope so.
Thanks for the affirmation dear! I appreciate it 🙏🏽💗🙏🏽
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I am, it’s been fun, thanks Dawn and you’re so very welcome!!! ❣️
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A worthy journey. Enjoy every moment Cindy—well deserved!!!
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Oh thank you so very much Dawn! 💗
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You’re most welcome dear Cindy!!!
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💗😘❤️
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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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Thanks positive-encouraging one. I’ve had a couple others on Spillwords as well. Appreciate you 🙏🏽💗🙏🏽
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Oh sistah girlfriend, it is my pleasure. So proud of your courage and perseverance! Keep on keepin’ on Dawn! Hugs and smooches! 🤗💖😊
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Im “keeping” queen. You do too 💪🏽💗💪🏽
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Oh honey child, you know I know, and I will my sistah! Hugs and smooches! 😍💖😘🙏🏽🤗
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😊🙏🏽😊
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This is so beautifully written Dawn. Congratulations on publication.
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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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Thanks a lot Dawn. It’s my pleasure dear friend
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Very much appreciate you 😊
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😍😍😍
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