So this was from early in the season but I’m already nostalgic for spring/summer. Here’s to pretty pink Azalea—pretty by nature. I hope she brings some joy to your day. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start …
Author: Dee Min
Creative soul. Poet. Motivational Speaker. Author of “Moments: A Poetic Autobiography”. Lover of God and all things nature. Lover of words—being true to myself in the way I write to make real connections. Lover of love. Inquisitive about human nature. And artsy to the core.
Shabbat Shalom: Sun/Son & Shadows
Shadow is mentioned quite frequently in the Bible, and usually in the context of God's protective presence. Like: being covered with the shadow of God’s hand (Isaiah 51:16); resting in the shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91:1); being hidden in the shadow of God’s wings (Psalms 17:8); or walking in the the shadow of death …
Six Word Story: Secret
Star-crossed love, impenetrably-held secret.© Written for Six Word Story prompt hosted by Shweta, today’s word is secret. Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Star-Crossed Love©
They met before the stars alignedOpposed by fate, as destiny designed Yet in love they fell, what a wretched plightTo shroud love in secrecy, like a putrid night In another life could they be together?Is there life after death, would they find each other? If only they’d met in a different timeTo love each other …
Snappy One Liners #7: Choices
Doing something a little different this week. No poetry. No prose. Instead I’ll be posting a series of snappy one-liners that are as good as a mouthful like: “You make choices; choices make you”. …in other words: “The choices you make, make you”. You may also like previous posts in the series: #1Change, #2Be YOUniquely …
Flower of the Day Challenge #11: Foxgloves
Sharing this foxglove beauty from my garden to bring a little joy to your day today. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Snappy One Liners #6: Stand & Fight
Doing something a little different this week. No poetry. No prose. Instead I’ll be posting a series of snappy one-liners that are as good as a mouthful like: “If you run from something, you’ll run from everything”. You may also like previous posts in the series: #1Change, #2Be YOUniquely you, #3Know You, #4New Day New …
Snappy One Liners #5: Right Love
Doing something a little different this week. No poetry. No prose. Instead I’ll be posting a series of snappy one-liners that are as good as a mouthful like: Love isn’t forced, if s/he’s wrong for you, s/he can’t love you the right way. You may also like previous posts in the series: #1Change, #2Be YOUniquely …
Flower of the Day Challenge #10: The “Coral” Flower
Walking through a car park and this beauty stopped me in my track and out came my trusty iPhone to capture her elegance. Isn’t she lovely?! I’m calling her the “coral flower” cause I don’t know her name. Do you!? Please help me name her. I hope this beauty brings a bit of joy to …
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In The In-Between©
No longer a caterpillar Not quite yet a butterfly Not sure of who you are Not sure of who you’re becoming Not quite on the mountain top Not fully in the valley In the space between uncertainty and what will be In the ceasing of movement by the unintentional pause In the pulse between heart-break …
Snappy One Liners #4: New Day New Way
Doing something a little different this week. No poetry. No prose. Instead I’ll be posting a series of snappy one-liners that are as good as a mouthful like: Life’s too short not to live new day in a different way. You may also like previous posts in the series: #1Change, #2Be YOUniquely you, #3Know You …
Snappy One Liners #3: Know You
Doing something a little different this week. No poetry. No prose. Instead I’ll be posting a series of “don’t-you-dare-shush-me” kind o’ posts—those one-liners that are as good as a mouthful like: Know who you are or you will answer to any name! You may also like previous posts in the series: #1Change, #2Be YOUniquely you …
Snappy One Liners #2: Be YOUniquely You!
Doing something a little different this week. No poetry. No prose. Instead I’ll be posting snappy one-liners that are as good as a mouthful like: You cannot fit-in and stand-out at the same time! Be YOUniquely you!!! You may also like previous posts in the series on: #1Change 2021 copyright createdbyDEEsign.comAll Rights Reserved Thank you …
Sunday Photo Reflection #15: Wild Flower & The Bee
Earlier this summer I was strolling through a meadow looking for place to picnic and thought this spot was perfectly dreamy. No sooner had I settled in before bees started arriving. We cohabitated safely—me reading and they doing what bees do when they find a good flower. With my trusty iPhone, captured this bee doing …
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Snappy One Liners #1: Change
Doing something a little different this week. No poetry. No prose. Instead I’ll be posting a series of one-liners that are as good as a mouthful like: You can’t change the people around you, but you can change the people around you. Thanks for reading! First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 …
all you gotta do is say YES [a Sedoka]
Yearning to be touchedHunger for intimacySatisfied in your embrace Gently, lovingly Connected in this momentIn love’s surrender, say YES! 2021 ©createdbyDEEsignAll Rights Reserved This piece was inspired by Floetry, under the same title After-word: A sedoka is a pair of katautas using the syllable count of 5,7,7. The katauta is a Japanese form of poetry …
Flower of the Day Challenge #9: Rose
Raindrops on rose petals I hope these will bring a little joy 🤩 to your day today Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Shabbat Shalom—Be Like A Tree©
As we’re winding down the season of long summer days and about to enter the season of transition, I’m thinking about trees and the transformation they’re preparing to undergo—the stripping, the letting go—and how simultaneously beautiful and haunting that is. And that got me thinking about the life lessons we can learn from trees. Photo …
Interior Decor #3: AfroChic —Zulu Isicholo Hats
There are many courses/paths/directions one can take in making a home feel homey and inviting. Key is pulling your space together in an intentional way. A purposeful design is one where the story of the space is told aesthetically. Combining style, decor trends and culture to create this entryway space was one way to tell …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #8: Orchids
I LOVE orchids! They are an exquisite combination of class and elegance, adding beauty to any space. It took me awhile to get the hang of keeping orchids alive and getting them to rebloom. Now that I have, I find so much joy in ‘raising’ my orchid babies. I hope these bring a little joy …
New Dawn Rising©
Heart-eyes covered in love notseeingLies sweetly wrapped in rosesmaskingRevelation in actions there’s nodenyingSupple flesh like petalsup-curlingHeart breaks like cardiacarrestingChambers swirl blood fastpumpingSoul from soul separatedisconnectingEmotions escape like petalsfree-falling Regretsurrendering Strongholdbreaking Loverecoiling Welcome re-flowering New dawnrising 2021 ©createdbyDEEsignAll Rights Reserved Thank you for reading! First time to the site? You may start here👈 and for more …
Goodbye©
Sorry that I’ve hurt you It’s the last thing I wanted to do Words spoken aren’t always kind When you speak what’s on your mind Things aren’t the same like in the start This distance keeps us too long apart When I need you, you can’t be there At night, pillows absorb the tears Hopes …
Sunday Photo Reflection #14: End of Summer
I’m always torn between summer and fall — summer never seems long enough, but then I long to bask in the the kaleidoscopic-beauty of fall. Saying “see ya later” to summer 2021 … cheers 🥂 Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the …
Birthdays
I love my birthday for two reasons: The more I have, the longer I live 😹The celebration of life which always includes a scrumptious cake The last two birthday celebrations have been low-keyed but I still marked them with scrumptious and delectable delights!!! 👆play video and sing along 👆 2021 copyrightcreatedbyDEEsign.comAll Rights Reserved Written to …
Nostalgic©
As NY is under another wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, I’m nostalgic for the good ol’ days. You know, those days: When you sneezed in public and folks around sweetly whispered “bless you”, not shoot you a disparaging gaze that shouts: “how dare you!” When you stood in close proximity without terrifyingly pondering: “is he …
9/11 20 Years Ago
Where were you on this day 20 years ago? I had just walked into the hotel room in London. I was on my way back to Barbados (where I was stationed at the time), coming from a meeting in Torino, (Turin) Italy. The TV was already on when I entered the room, but muted. A …
Shabbat Shalom: Of Lives Lost & Longing
Before-word: for today’s Shabbat Shalom celebration, sharing a piece commissioned by my church as a tribute to our members who’ve passed on as part of our 50th anniversary celebration. I did not want a macabre presentation, but rather one filled with hopeful anticipation. Using the abecedarian poetry form, I chronicled our beginning; the joys of …
Autumn©: A Novelinee
A stealthy idyllic season of changes,Transforming trees to colors like rainbow.Leaves evolve to variegated ranges,Set tops of mountain and valleys aglow.Picturesque landscapes of vivid splendor,Fields transforming into orange-red hues.A bridge between summer and winter,Nature’s cure to evaporate the blues,If only the joys of autumn we choose. ©2021 createdbyDEEsign.com All Rights Reserved The Novelinee poetic form …
Not Sorry© (a Senryu)
Sorry, not sorryStirring unknown emotionsIn the right spaces 2021 ©createdbyDEEsign. All Rights Reserved. Thank you for reading. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
One-liner Wednesday: Lovers’ Quote©
“There aren’t words created yet to describe our love”.© ©2021createdbyDEEsign.com All Rights Reserved Linda Hill hosts “One-Liner Wednesday”, join in the fun. Thank you for reading! First time to the site? You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
She’s Tanzanite© (a Senryu Series)
Many paths traveledThe travel back to herselfPath most revealing Discovering truthsAfrican as tanzaniteA rare gem is she Each revelationUnveiling her to herselfEmbracing her all 2021 ©createdbyDEEsign. All Rights Reserved. Thank you for reading. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Dress to Express
What’s your T-shirt saying? T-shirts are arguable the most functional piece of clothing in our closets. More recently I’ve come across Tees used as signposts for thoughts/feelings/stance on a range of issues making them artistic creative statement apparels. Statements like: Unapologetically dopeI never lose, I either win or I learnPeriodt. [oh yeah, when the “t” …
Simple Love©
Unassuming Void of unreal expectations Given unconditionally Asking for nothing in return Not fallen into Mutually given and received Appreciated, prized above all things Accepting the little as gratefully as the big This is what I’ve found in you Thank you for loving me with a simple love 2021 © createdbyDEEsign. All Rights Reserved Thank …
Flower of the Day Challenge #6
It was worth the almost 2-hours drive to the farm to share with you this sunflower beauty to bring a little joy to your day today. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more …
Blog Milestone, 10K Views: Thanks!
You viewed Poems & More: CreatedbyDEEsign 10,000 times! THANK YOU! When I started writing in this space just under a year ago, I had one aim in mind—to not let my voice die within me unexpressed or unheard. I knew nothing of “followers”, “likes” or “views”. I just needed to speak 🗣 and be heard. …
Six Word Story: Silent
Injustice must never silent reasoned voice© Written for Six Word Story prompt hosted by Shweta, the word is silent. Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Shabbat Shalom: Of High Sabbaths & Sacrifice
Before-word: This epic poem is a parallelism of the Abrahamic and the Messianic sacrifice experiences. Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac was a foreshadow of the crucifixion of Christ. The sacrifice of Christ was a symbolism of high sabbaths (John 19:31) as the complete story of salvation—that is, the work of Christ beginning with His death on …
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In One Fell Swoop…
In a State where anyone has the freedom and the right to openly carry guns in public without a permit or training… In a State where everyone has the freedom and right not to wear masks, though there are well over three MILLION Covid cases and almost 58 THOUSAND deaths… In that same State, women …
Flower of the Day Challenge #7
Sharing this hydrangea beauty to bring a little joy to your day today. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Borrowing this caption from Eunice: “pretty by nature”. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative …
the GIFT of nature
One of the good-good gifts of The Most High God—is NATURE—which I’d like to share with you in this short video clip (below) and photo montage (above) with one intent: to bless you as I’m blessed. 👆This is a short video clip from my seat on a rock by the river Inspired by AuthorWorld writing …
Interior Design & Decor #2: Stacking Books Stylishly
Decor doesn’t have to be extravagant or gaudy to make a statement. Here’s an abstemious tip to add a bit of flair to your interior decor: Why just stack your books on a coffee table or the bookshelf? Add a glass pot with succulent plants (a terrarium) OR add a piece like this mother and …
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Outwitted©
A triplet were they, Misters Slick, Slicker, Slickest Wagered all they owned to win survival of the fittest Their dollars grew wings and flew from their sight They tried to explain this with all of their might See, hear, speak not of this evilOutwitted were they by game shark Bo D’vil ©2021createdbyDEEsign.com All Rights Reserved …
SweetsHeart©
Here’s a fun post. When you want to say “I love you” and your sweetheart is all kinda SWEET, say it creatively with candy wrappers. You’re that EXTRA-special kind o’ LOVESTARBURSTing emotionsSending heart waves into a pleasurable SYMPHONY of ORBITJUICY FRUIT kissesOut of this world MILKYWAY delish You make each relationship day feels like PAYDAYNobody …
FALLING©
Before-word: LOVE, a denizen of the heart, is a powerful emotion! In the early stages it’s like all rational thoughts are hijacked, isn’t it?! It’s no coincidence it’s referred to as falling—it’s euphoric. Euphoric ascension in love FALLING Eyes locked in indepth soul searching Conversations unending Hearts in unity flip-flopping Each passing moment lingering More …
Sunday Photo Reflection #13: The Bouquet [a Cinquain]
FlowerPurple uniqueStandout amidst yellowBeautifully arranged summerBouquet After-word: written using the cinquain poetry form of five lines with a specific syllable count of 2-4-6-8-2, usually iambic. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #6: Desert Flower
Came upon these beauties while trekking in Sedona, Arizona Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
The Bridge
Caught on the bridge when the earthquake struck, Desmona clings to lose cables, her body dangling precariously above the field of debris scattered across the sea below. Marshaling all her strength, she pulls herself up when suddenly the cable… Cliffhanger. Yes, I know I’ve left you dangling (pun intended😊). That’s ‘cause I’m writing for Sammi’s …
WHY I CREATED THIS BLOG
Hi. I’m Dee. Welcome. Why I created this blog? Short answer: because we all have something to communicate. And I will not let my voice die or be silenced. This is therefore a brave and intentional space for creative self-expression inspired by my relationship with God. I am motivated to write from observing what I …
Blessed Assurance©
Dear God When I say You are my Provider — You say my needs are met When I say You are my Protector — You say my path is prepared When I say You are my Rock, my Banner, my Strong Tower — You say I am sustained and I am protected When I say …
Finding Happiness©
Happiness is a vine that takes root and grows within the heart, never outside it.Kahlil Gibran It isn’t about the size of the city It’s about the people you’re with The experiences Those little moments Like Cup of hot chocolate on a snowy weekend morning Music Listening to an old record Reading by the river …
©Love Intentionally
Long before I met you I knew youAnd every counterfeit who came before youI tried to dress them in the image I had of youBut they would never fit because they were not you You who saw beyond what can be seenYou who saw me in my flaws, my vulnerabilities, my full truthYou who saw …
Creativity: Intelligence Having Fun
If creativity is indeed intelligence having fun, as the wise Albert Einstein surmised, then what does the creative process looks like. Well, for one—it’s messy! But I recently read a HuffPost article which listed 18 things that highly creative people do differently. I post them here because I can relate and based on what I’ve …
Sunday Photo Reflection #12: The Tickseed & Her Bee [a Cinquain]
TickseedCheerful yellowAttracts a bee withinFavored snack bar in the gardenTo eat After-word: This is my first attempt at a cinquain which is a poem of five lines with a specific syllable count of 2-4-6-8-2, usually iambic. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow …
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Six Word Story: Soulmate
Lovers’ hearts forever intertwined as soulmates.© Written for Six Word Story prompt hosted by Shweta, the word is soulmate. Thank you for reading!First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Shabbat Shalom—Soul Cry: Hiraeth! [with audio]
Hiraeth: “A deep homesickness; an intense form of longing or nostalgia; an unaccountable homesickness for a place you have never visited” LISTEN HERE 👆WHILE YOU READ ALONG Hiraeth! Hiraeth! Something irretrievably lost, beckons Beckons my soul from deep Deep within, this unexplainable, unattainable longing Longing, intense yearning, reminiscing for a place A place I’ve never …
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Clouds, Frothy as Air©
Lost in wondermentflying through boundless sky onclouds frothy as airbearing weight of steel-winged birdin peaceful solitude glides 2021 ©createdbyDEEsign All Rights Reserved A Tanka written for Ragtag Daily Prompt, the phrase is “frothy as air” Thank you for journeying along! First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the …
A Feel Good Story: HAPPY WEEKEND!
To say that there’s a lot of sadness around us, is an understatement. And sometimes joy may be found in the simplest of things and in the most unexpected places like with these two fairy penguins looking over the Melbourne skyline. Widowed penguins appear to comfort each other in nightly embrace The lighter penguin is …
Flower of the Day Challenge #5
I deadheaded yesterday and this beauty is the last of the reblooms. But, there are new buds so I’m super excited for the 4th set of reblooms this season! Sharing to bring a little joy to your day today. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. …
Six Word Story: Seasons
Soul seasons are God’s blessings disguised.© Written for Six Word Story prompt hosted by Shweta, the word is seasons. Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Who Am I©
Who am IThat You—the Almighty-God is gracious toward meThat You consider my feelingsAnd gather each of my tears in Your bottle of consolation Who am IThat You—the Creator-God thinks of meThat You built art in the middle of eARTh And gave me senses to take delight and pleasure in it Who am IThat You—the Redeemer-God …
One-liner Wednesday: Lovers’ Quote©
“I loved you before I met you”. Linda Hill hosts “One-Liner Wednesday”, join in the fun. Thank you for reading! First time to the site? You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
The Sunshine Blogger Award
I was nominated by Grace over at Graceofthesun for the Sunshine Blogger Award. First I was SURPRISED and ELATED then I was a bit perplexed because being new to blogging I didn’t know 11 bloggers well enough to nominate them nor did I want to do it just to check a box. So it took …
Why I Write: The Power of the Written Word
Before-word: As I’m spending more time building this blog, I’ve been thinking a lot about writing—the art of writing and the power of the written word. I love to write. And chances are if you’re on this site, you’re a blogger which means you also love to write. Or, you’re here because you love to …
A Psalms 23:6 Senryu
Surely Your goodness And also Your mercy, come Running after me Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
The True Pirates of the Caribbean: Port Royal, Jamaica© (Loop Poetry)
This post is influenced by this image for the “What do you see” challenge hosted by Sadje; and for Sheryl’s Your Daily Word prompt, today’s word is portend [Photo credit: Tumisu @ Pixabay] “Wickedest city on earth”, so was called the Port Port Royal, on the Palisadoes a mere 15 miles from the center of …
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The Loneliest Days©
The loneliest days are when I’m alone and missing you It’s when I have a day off And know you do too Or when a plane goes by Knowing it could have taken me to you It’s when I walk through the park And other lovers hold hands the way we use to Or when …
Flower of the Day Challenge #3
Strolling through a public garden on a promenade and came across this beautiful pink hibiscus — it’s deserving to be today’s Flower of the Day, hosted by Cee. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Old Man Alaqueshus Slay© (a Clerihew poem)
Mean old man Alaqueshus SlayClimbed up the castle on a stormy day He refused to pay what he owed the wizardWho changed him into a oversized-winged lizard This is my contribution to Sadje’s “What do you see” challenge based on this image. I chose the Clerihew poetic form to bring a bit of comedy and …
Sunday Photo Reflection #11: The Squirrel Model
There she was—perched precariously, as squirrels often do. She was maneuvering her way across a black unevenly-spiked fence in a quaint little garden off the Brooklyn promenade. She’s poised. Graceful in her moves. Tail elongated she floats about with seamless acrobatics atop this fence. I stayed a non-threatening distance away to capture as much of …
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Throwback #1 — D.O.A.© [with video]
Before-word: This piece was written based on the culmination of experiences of those of us who've encountered a lying, deceitful, manipulative narcissist who masqueraded as love. Who among us haven’t had such an encounter that leaves our hearts laden with rue. This is a live recording of a recital of D.O.A. at the Bowery Poetry …
Flower of the Day Challenge #2
Today’s entry in Cee’s Flower of the Day challenge: Tickseed and Fox Glove from my garden! Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
i wanna love like THAT love© [with audio]
Before-word: It’s been described as “A Many Splendored Thing” in poems (William Waterway). It’s the themes of movies and the hook of songs. It’s described as euphoric. It’s said we fall into it and even fall out of it. For all it’s ups and downs (oxytocin and all), one thing is for certain—I’m totally in …
Retirement© (An Abecedarian)
Before-word: this piece was commissioned for a Director’s retirement. Was my very first acebedarian and submitting it for Looking for an August Scavenger Hunt challenge! After all’s been said and done, another milestone achieved Besides the odds you made the choice to act as you believed Calmly and courageously, you made the bold decision Dedicated time for family and friends, that is …
Love Does Not Hurt©
Before-word: There’s a difference between accepting someone with and in spite of their faults and accepting their bad attitude or abusive behavior. Love is meek but in its quiet-gentle-submissive nature there is NO room for abuse. Loving you Accepting you All of you completely In your quirkiness, your shortcomings, your flaws and all Leaves no …
Splendor© (a Haiku)
Before-word: online scrolling and came across this photo (artist unknown) of the most idyllic, kaleidoscope-like display of nature at her picturesque best. It’s only appropriate, then, to commemorate this emotional-splendor of nature. Though 17 syllables are hardly adequate, what better form is there to use than the Haiku as its intended motive is to evoke …
The Stolen Sun (a short story)
Weejars hosts this week’s MLMM Photo Challenge. My contribution is the story of the day Earthlings lost Earth Sun. Trapping the Sun, @Pobble365 He was a terrorist, of sort. An invader from a world outside the Milkyway Galaxy. A world where life—as they knew it—was dying fast and invasion and thievery became their only raison …
That Kiss©
Before-word: Y’all know that kiss, right?! The one that flutters your heart in the moment and each moment after when you think of it?! The one that leaves you bounding on cloud-99 and simultaneously stumbling about all discombobulated on ground-0?! Yeah … this piece is about that kiss.💋 She jumped downside up Ran up the …
When It’s Right©
When it’s right —you won’t be the only one giving your all —you won’t have to wait for a text or a phone call —what’s offered on the relationship menu is aligned to your relationship appetite —you’ll give and receive love with no fear —you’ll want to help each other grow in the life you …
Kids Say the Darnedest Things
My nephew is on the cusp of turning three years old. But from the grammatically correct sentence structures that seamlessly flow from his lips and the accompanying appropriate facial expressions and gesticulations you would be hard pressed not to think he’s 5 years or older. So mature are his utterances and mannerisms his father, my …
Best Seat
Xingfu Mama hosts the Pull up a seat photo challenge: my submission is influenced by those moments when I need to ‘take a load off’ or chillax awhile—I choose this antique wrought iron bench in a quiet nook of the garden. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start …
Love Jones©
... yeah, she gotta love jones—for him: It’s the handsome way he stands out in a crowd Strong muscular features that complement Chiseled angles of caramel-toned face Perfectly-formed brows arched protectively over Pools of dark-brown eyes Eyes that glitter with mischief, laughter and delight Or, could it be nose gently protruding Above the sensuous pout …
Heart Hijacked© (Etheree)
HeartSeizingArrestingRedirectingDecisive beatingForces uncontestedTo new location destinedPurposefully recreated Commandeered in transit awakenedHeart hijacked by your love to love for love 2021. ©createdbyDEEsign.com. All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #1
Today’s entry in Cee’s Flower of the Day challenge: a single red rose from my garden Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Summer Storm (A Haiku)
Before-word: sitting on the patio unwinding at the end of the work day when the atmosphere of the sky almost immediately shifted with the appearance of dark onerous clouds. This instantaneous transformation in nature inspired this haiku. Shifting summer sky Rain clouds looming overhead Threatening deluge ©2021 createdbyDEEsign.com. All rights reserved Thank you for journeying …
I Am Her©
I didn’t know her Till she learned to love herself To know she was deserving of love To give love, to receive love I didn’t know her Till she could comfortably live in her own skin Knowing that if she breathed for the very last time She would have lived her all I didn’t know …
Sunday Photo Reflection #10: Of Deadhead & Re-bloom
I’d say I’m the “accidental gardner”. I picked up gardening this summer when the lansdcaping company I hired was a no-show. We had laid out the plan but when spring ended and May rolled around and they were nowhere in sight I said to myself, “Self, you can do this”. I had no tools and …
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Six Word Story Prompt: Change
Change is transformation in the making Written for Shweta Suresh’s Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. Today the word is “change.” Thank you for reading. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for morefollow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Shabbat Shalom: Sabbath, A Time-Tithe
Sabbath is a tithing of our time. Okay—having put that out there, let me explain: Sabbath and tithing are two biblical principles. Both appear paradoxical or self-contradictory on the surface. And, both are associated with blessings. Paradoxical and a blessing? How? Both are based on you giving up a portion of what you have a …
SoCS — Time Won
What a week! What a workweek!There was no time for the solace I seekNot even a wee bit of time with friends to speakDeadlines on deadlines piled up to a peakEach day the prospects of blogging grew bleakIt’s like time was playing hide and go sneakI lost every round, it was on a winning streakCrept …
The Choice©
Naked you came into this world And naked you will be leaving When your time has expired Nothing can hold life, escaping Why not love with reckless abandon In the time while heart’s still beating 2021 ©createdbyDEEsign.comAll rights reserved Thank you for reading. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for …
One-Liner Wednesday: Lovers’ Quote
I’ll never judge you for things done while at your worst. Written for One-Liner Wednesday prompt hosted by Linda G. Hill. Check out her blog, see who else is participating and join in the fun. Thank you for reading. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog …
A Senryu: Don’t Rush©
Relax, slow the rushWhat’s coming to you will beYou’re worthy of it 2021 ©createdbyDEEsign.comAll rights reserved Thank you for reading. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Six Word Story Prompt: Paranoid
Why are you following me? Paranoid🥴 Written for Shweta Suresh’s Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. The word is “paranoid.” Thank you for reading. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
see ME©
You may only look at the dark pigmentation of my skinYou may only look at the full contours of my lipsYou may only look at the rounded fatness of my noseYou may only look at whatever creative way I choose to wear my hair todayNubian curls, afro, braids or just that low flow You don’t …
Shabbat Shalom: Rest in Stillness
I’m a big fan of David. The David of the Bible. Yes, that prolific spoken word artist who was also a master harpist, a warrior King and a murderous adulterer. So bloody were the hands of David from warding off assailants while he fled a jealous crazed king and from wars he waged to secure …
Ode to Breath©: Word of the Day Challenge—Skitter
Before-word: How often do we think about breathing? Maybe never, right? Because it’s such an innate part of who we are, happening independent of us, we don’t really think about it. Especially as we’ve been under a mask mandate for months, in this moment I pause to give an ode to breath. Breath Whimsical, as …
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Life Unfolds in the Now
Between breath of life—inhaling And kiss of death—exhaling Let not your life go by without living LIVE LIVE today like there's no tomorrow LIVE like you're on borrowed time LIVE like death may find you in this moment LIVE like life’s the unfolding of a precious gift, divine LIVE If not now, when? 2021 ©createdbyDEEsign. …
Breath of Life©
Forgive, even when your heart's been brokenThink before each word is spoken Regard not the ugly people sayEnd 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 …
Love Completely
Love the way your heart knows how to loveLove completelyIt’s cause and cure 2021. ©www.createdbyDEEsign.com. All rights reserved. [Photo credit: http://www.sheisthis.com] Thank you for reading. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Bon Appétit Mr. Ant
On a nature trail this flower stopped me dead in my jog track and I turned back to freeze it in a photo-memory. Later when I zoomed in on the photo realized I inadvertently captured a bit of nature in motion—this ant and his worm dinner served up on a tessellate-like multi-petal platter! Bon appétit …
