Blend In? For What?! ©Dawn Minott

On January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 By Dawn MinottIn Poetry

Why blend in when you were born to standout?! Also for Sadje’s WDYS prompt.

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ben Alexander

Dawn, this is a celebration of individuality and resilience! Your metaphors of life as a symphony and a canvas beautifully convey the richness of diversity, and the repetition of the refrain in each part reinforces the empowering message, urging not to diminish one’s shine for conformity but to stand out boldly…

This is so, so good!

~David

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January 15, 2024 at 12:09 pm Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  This is so, so appreciated 💗🙏🏽💗Thanks much David!!!!! I especially appreciate the thoughtfulness of your response. Cheers 🙏🏽
  
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  January 15, 2024 at 12:30 pm Reply
  1. ben Alexander
    
    Dawn, would you mind if I share this as a ‘reblog’ at some point in the future? No pressure, of course!
    
    ❤
    David
    
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    January 15, 2024 at 12:57 pm Reply
    1. Dawn Minott
      
      Certainly David. That would be an honor to my work. Thanks in advance. Cheers, D
      
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      January 16, 2024 at 9:48 pm Reply
      1. ben Alexander
        
        🤗
        
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        January 17, 2024 at 1:19 am Reply
paeansunplugged

A beautiful write!

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January 14, 2024 at 9:33 pm Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  Much thanks. Glad you like it. 🙏🏽😊🙏🏽
  
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  January 16, 2024 at 9:53 pm Reply
Meelosmom

Dawn, I love the development of this poem. The imagery, selected images, and powerful wording create a beautiful work.

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January 14, 2024 at 11:45 am Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  Thanks Barbara!!! Appreciate your feedback!!! Cheers 😊🙏🏽😊
  
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  January 14, 2024 at 3:28 pm Reply
SmushDive

Thanks for sharing

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January 11, 2024 at 2:43 am Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  A pleasure!!!! Thanks for stopping by and engaging. Cheers
  
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  January 11, 2024 at 10:40 pm Reply
Warren Richards

A diminished light could never enlighten, a diminished voice could never sing the song of freedom. For what, to let the world know, you matter! A lovely share!

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January 10, 2024 at 10:54 pm Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  A lovely response. Thanks Warren. I appreciate your meaningful reaction. Cheers 🥂
  
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  January 11, 2024 at 10:41 pm Reply
  1. Warren Richards
    
    You’re welcome!
    
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    January 12, 2024 at 11:25 pm Reply
    1. Dawn Minott
      
      😊😊🌎
      
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      January 16, 2024 at 10:04 pm Reply
Michele Lee

A beautiful celebration of self! Bravo Dawn! 💖 I am going to read this again at the start of my day tomorrow for an empowering lift. 🙏🏻

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January 8, 2024 at 10:06 pm Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  Hey Michele. Rereading for an empowering lift to start your day is the most rewarding affirmation you could give to this piece of my artistry. Thank you!!!! Thank you!!!!! Thank you!!!!! Have a super great day!!!!! ❤️🙏🏽❤️
  
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  January 8, 2024 at 11:00 pm Reply
  1. Michele Lee
    
    Thank you! Your poem is open and ready for the morning. 🌞 Fine poetry deserves more than one read. 💖
    
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    January 8, 2024 at 11:07 pm Reply
    1. Dawn Minott
      
      Best compliment ever!!!!!! Big hug 🤗
      
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      January 11, 2024 at 10:55 pm Reply
      1. Michele Lee
        
        🙏🏻🤗
        
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        January 12, 2024 at 12:02 pm Reply
  2. Michele Lee
    
    Loved my second read! 🙌🏻
    
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    January 9, 2024 at 10:57 pm Reply
    1. Dawn Minott
      
      Yipppee yeah 👏🏾 👏🏾💗👏🏾👏🏾
      
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      January 11, 2024 at 10:54 pm Reply
      1. Michele Lee
        
        🙌🏻 😊
        
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        January 12, 2024 at 12:02 pm Reply
poetisatinta

Great reflection Dawn 💕

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January 8, 2024 at 6:24 pm Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  Thanks so much. Glad you appreciate it. Cheers 🥂
  
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  January 9, 2024 at 8:45 pm Reply
Eliza Waters

Well done, Dawn! 👏🏼 🩷🩷🩷

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January 8, 2024 at 4:46 pm Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  Thanks much Eliza. Appreciate it my friend. Cheers 🥂
  
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  January 9, 2024 at 1:53 pm Reply
the hot goddess

Here’s to standing out, speaking up, claiming space, and shining brightly, Dawn! I love your poetry 💜✨️

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January 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  Thanks so much. Definitely claiming AND holding space. Sometimes we gotta stand in the gap for others. Appreciate your positive interaction!!!! Cheers goddess Natalie 🥂
  
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  January 9, 2024 at 1:52 pm Reply
Kym Gordon Moore

Stand up, stand out, and blossom. 💐 Great reflections Queen Dawn! Be bold and beautiful sistah! 🤗💖🥰🥂😘

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January 8, 2024 at 11:57 am Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  Hey my friend … you got it —up-out-blossom-bold-and-beautiful!!! 👸🏽 💗👸🏽
  
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  January 9, 2024 at 8:47 pm Reply
  1. Kym Gordon Moore
    
    Oh yes!!! 🥰🥂👑💖😘
    
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    January 10, 2024 at 1:32 pm Reply
    1. Dawn Minott
      
      😊💗😊
      
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      January 11, 2024 at 10:52 pm Reply
Ephemeral Encounters

Absolutely !!!
Love this Dawn 💟

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January 8, 2024 at 11:09 am Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  Thanks Maggie!!!!!! So glad you did!!! Cheers 🥂
  
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  January 9, 2024 at 1:54 pm Reply
dylan6111

This is wonderful…..

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January 8, 2024 at 10:28 am Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  So glad you think so. Thanks much!!!
  
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  1. dylan6111
    
    😊
    
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    January 10, 2024 at 2:40 pm Reply
Mason Bushell

This conjures great thoughts as to what those floating molecules of her really are and how although she is losing them they are still part of her fabric. Well done.

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January 8, 2024 at 10:02 am Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  Great reflection and interpretation Mason!!! Thanks for that.
  
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  January 8, 2024 at 10:23 am Reply
  1. Mason Bushell
    
    Aww, you’re welcome. You did the hard work.
    
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    January 8, 2024 at 10:28 am Reply
    1. Dawn Minott
      
      Thanks Mason!
      
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      January 11, 2024 at 10:55 pm Reply
Sadje

Oh wow! Such powerful poetry. Love it so much. Be unapologetically yourself. Thanks for joining in.

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January 8, 2024 at 9:25 am Reply
1. Dawn Minott
  
  #UnapologeticallyYou. Love it. Thanks for hosting a great prompt Sadje.
  
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  January 8, 2024 at 10:05 am Reply
  1. Sadje
    
    You’re most welcome my friend. And thanks.
    
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    January 8, 2024 at 10:29 am Reply
    1. Dawn Minott
      
      😊💗😊
      
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      January 11, 2024 at 10:55 pm Reply
      1. Sadje
        
        💜💙🩵
        
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        January 11, 2024 at 10:55 pm Reply

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