Waiting … ©Dawn Minott | a Dectina Refrain

Wait. 

Time stills,

Shadows fade,

Hope takes its place.

Between then and now

Patience learns when and how

Each breath a quiet promise made

In the silence where dreams are laid

While promises tarry, faith steadfast 

Wait—time stills, shadows fade, hope takes its place.


A Dectina Refrain is a poetic form written with your syllables going: 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10. Your 10th line is comprised of your first four lines all together as one stand alone line which may/may not be in quotation marks.

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In creative solidarity, Dee

15 responses to “Waiting … ©Dawn Minott | a Dectina Refrain”

  1. Beautifully written Dawn. 👌🏼

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    1. Thanks so much Sadje!!! Appreciate you 🙏🏽🎉🙏🏽

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  2. Well done, Dawn! 👏🏼

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    1. Hey Eliza. Thanks much 🎉😀🎉

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  3. Wow this is so very beautiful Dawn ..love it 💕

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    1. Thanks muchly 😀😉😀 glad you liked it Maggie!!! Cheers

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      1. My pleasure always Dawn 💕🤗

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  4. Every line in this poem is meaningful, thought-provoking, Dawn.

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    1. Hello Mary. Thank you muchly😀 so glad it resonated with you 🎉🙏🏽🎉

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  5. Beautiful post 🌹🌹

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    1. Thanks much 🎉🙏🏽🎉

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      1. Welcome dear friend 🌹🌹

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        1. Big hug 🤗 💖🤗

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