A Table Set With Words ©Dawn Minott |a Haibun

On By Dawn MinottIn Poetry, Prose

Sitting here thinking how amazing it is that there is a community that follows and responds to what I write.

It was the early part of the COVID pandemic. Y’all remember that?! Seems so long ago now. The world had gone still—streets emptied, doors closed, and I joined many others in working from home. But inside, my spirit stirred.

With everything stripped back to essentials, I turned inward and found an urge to share—words, thoughts, reflections. All I had was a menu of words—too many to keep locked inside—and with social distancing strictly enforced, there was nowhere to express them out loud.

So I laid a virtual table, set it with truth, care and sincerity and set out to curate a diverse menu of expressed options. Each post was a plate, each sentence a spoonful of something honest. I knew no one in this new digital landscape. But I prepared it anyway. I didn’t know if anyone would come.

And then, slowly, you arrived—readers I’d never met, drawn not by name or face, but by the invitation of something true. You sat, you dined, you stayed. Strangers became companions through comment threads and quiet visits. I had offered my words. You received them. I am grateful.

To be read, a gift.
To be known through one’s own words
is to be affirmed.

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24 thoughts on “A Table Set With Words ©Dawn Minott |a Haibun”

  1. messamn's avatar messamn

    Thank you for setting the wonderful table with words and the invitation to participate. It has been a gourmet experience, Michelin Star level! Enriching, nourishing, always fulfilling.

    So grateful to share in the feast!

    Thank you Dawn.

    Bles.

    Norma

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  8. This is such a heartfelt and moving reflection on the power of writing and connection, especially during a time of isolation. Your words capture the vulnerability of putting thoughts into the world, not knowing if they’ll be received—and the profound joy when they are.

    The metaphor of setting a “virtual table” with sincerity and truth is beautiful—it speaks to the nourishment of shared ideas and the quiet magic of finding community in unexpected places. Your gratitude shines through, and it’s a reminder of how writing can bridge distances, both physical and emotional.

    Thank you for sharing this. It’s a testament to the fact that even in solitude, our words can create belonging. Keep setting the table—we’ll keep coming to dine.

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    1. Oh my my my my 🙂… what a beautiful affirming response SRIKANTH! Thank you. The positive vibes/feelings that you and your response evoked in me just now are exactly what I tried to capture and express gratitude for in this post. I appreciate how thoughtful your response was as well. Much thanks 🙏🏽🙂🙏🏽

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