The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump living like this could be “last breath”—love your life!
Author: Dee Min
Poet. Blogger. Speaker. Author of “Moments: A Poetic Autobiography”. Unapologetically a lover of God, a lover of love and all things nature. Hardcore logophile with an epigrammatic style. Creative soul. Artsy to the core.
Shabbat Shalom: What In God’s Name—Healing
The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe (Proverbs 18:10). Johovah Rapha is the God who is present to heal in times of extremity and to redeem as the Word made flesh.
Dear Younger Me
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump by working towards healing a part of our inner-selves.
MLK Day 2022: The Dream Lives© [a Senryu]
In memoriam to Dr Martin Luther King Jnr. His dream lives on in every act aimed at justice, tolerance and peace.
MLK Day 2022: “I, Too” by Langston Hughes
In memoriam to Dr King. A piece that is a hopeful expression to the aspirations of the oppressed while decrying racism and injustice.
Finding Broken Hearts©
Inspired by a documentary on Whitney Houston’s life and death and out birthed this piece—a response to her #1-chart-topping question in song: “Where Do Broken Hearts Go?” I miss her. What a beautiful contributor to our world she was.
Sunday Photo Reflection #22: Winter’s Beauty
As soon as the snow stopped falling I headed out to my fav park before others could disrupt the fallen-white-art of nature or wind could shake the fluffy flakes off tree branches and just basked in the beauty of fresh-fallen snow.
Shabbat Shalom: What In God’s Name—Peace [with audio]
The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe (Proverbs 18:10). While we are climbing our way out of this current global storm, Jehovah Shalom is able to give us calm and strength because PEACE is who He is!
I Am Her©
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump with a reminder of who you are!
Shabbat Shalom: What In God’s Name?! [with audio]
The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe (Proverbs 18:10). His name, Jehovah, denotes the God who reveals Himself unceasingly.
Midweek Boost: Do It Now
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump.
Letting Go (a Senryu)
Holding on from fear. When you know that it’s over, Let go of the fear. 2022 ©createdbyDEEsignAll rights reserved Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Shabbat Shalom: New Year—New Thing [with audio]
PLAY👆to listen as you read along Some times it feels unreal, but we’ve actually been hunkered down for almost two years. Can you believe it?! Just about every aspect of our lives have been constrained and in some instances crippled by an infectious agent that is so small it requires a microscope to visualize it. …
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‘Twas The Days After Christmas©
…and just like that, Christmas is over. Or, is it?! What if we kept the spirit of Christmas with us all year!!
The Eternal Gift of Christmas©
Image credit: Jonathan Borba @ Pixels Under a Christmas tree I’m not displayed for show Nor wrapped in paper ornate brown, tied with a bow I’m God birthed as babe in a manger lowly lie The eternal gift each Christmas and everyday going by 2021 All rights reserved ©createdbyDEEsign.com Written in response to Sadje’s What …
A Christmas Poem: Mary’s Awesome Child© [with audio]
Have you ever wondered what it was like for Mary being the mother of Jesus? This piece was conceived as I pondered Mary’s life from the time of the angel’s visit to the expectation of seeing her Son again on His second return to earth, not as her baby but as her King.
Shabbat Shalom: Making Peace With Your Present [with audio]
Hi Everyone. Sharing this week’s Shabbat Shalom post a day early should in case you’ll be enjoying Christmas celebrations too much to be on WordPress 😊
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas: The Return of Jesus© [a poem, with audio]
Jesus is the reason for the season. What if instead of Santa Claus it was Jesus who visited this Christmas? This piece is a spin-off from “Twas The Night Before Christmas” and a poetic eschatological rendition of Revelation’s description of the end of time and the coming of Jesus Christ.
What’s Christmas About…
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. He is Jesus!Isaiah 9:6 2021 All rights reserved ©createdbyDEEsign.com Thank you for journeying along! First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more …
Midweek Boost: Greatness From Within
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump.
Decorate [a Haiku]
The day of the word challenge is “decorate”. How could I not reciprocate when this is December and it’s synonymous with DECORATE!!! Counting down the days Christmas is five sleeps away Last chance! Decorate! Interior Christmas decor by http://www.createdbyDEEsign.com 2021 All rights reserved ©createdbyDEEsign.com Thank you for journeying along! First time to the site? Welcome! …
Shabbat Shalom: Be Still [a poem]
Imagine a conversation with God about being still when all around you is in chaos. This piece is such a conversation.
Shabbat Shalom: You’ve Got It All Wrong
👆PLAY👆to listen as you read along Dear Human, You've got it all wrong. You didn't come here to master unconditional love. This is where you came from and where you'll return. You came here to learn personal love.Universal love.Messy love.Sweaty love.Crazy love.Whole love.Infused with divinity.Lived through the grace of stumbling.Demonstrated through the beauty of ... …
Midweek Boost: Life Mottos from A-Z©
Accept you as you areBelieve in the good, do good Cultivate an attitude of gratitudeDo what you love, do you Embrace the flawsFind peace of mind Give with no expectationsHappiness is fleeting, create joy Invest in experiences, things are ephemeral Jump around in bed some times, find your inner child Kindness is life-changing, be a …
Shabbat Shalom: You’ve Got It All Wrong [with audio]
👆PLAY👆to listen as you read along Dear Human, You've got it all wrong. You didn't come here to master unconditional love. This is where you came from and where you'll return. You came here to learn personal love.Universal love.Messy love.Sweaty love.Crazy love.Whole love.Infused with divinity.Lived through the grace of stumbling.Demonstrated through the beauty of ... …
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Midweek Boost: Lone Yellow Leaf (a Sonnet)
A sonnet inspired by Shakespeare’s sonnet 73 and a lone yellow leaf. Sometimes it’s not that we’re alone but being given a platform to stand out.
Shabbat Shalom: Tears’ Voice & Harvest [with audio]
👆PLAY👆to listen as you read along Tears have a voice. Whether tears are as a consequence of joy or sorrow, they speak volumes—even more than words can say. As I mentioned in last week’s Shabbat Shalom post, I was writing it from my own heart experience. What I didn’t say was that it was written …
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December Is…
… Christmas Tree decorating!!! Decorating is another of my passions. December means CHRISTMAS and its the season for my biggest inspirations. I start with the tree and however it turns out that design element carries through the rest of the Christmas decor for the space I’m curating. This Christmas tree design is done to fit …
Midweek Boost: Soul Seasons©
SUMMER comes with such splendor all of creation shows its praise flowers bloom fruits ripen birds sing all things experiencing rebirth all things made anew 'till AUTUMN’s golden redsunshiny yellowcrispy brownleaves letting gofalling peacefully lying in a final resting place‘till WINTER’s milky white delicate snow flakescascadingfallingcovering all in fluffy softness'till SPRING’s revitalizing rain fallsshoweringwashingpouringcleansing life …
Love Lost©
You are the love that didn’t last The muse that won’t inspire The poem that won’t be authored 💕 You are the lyrics lips won’t sing The chords fingers won’t play The beat hearts won’t take 💕 You are the cause and cure The horrors of screams The sensations of dreams 💕 You are the …
Flower of the Day Challenge #22: Golden Ray
This golden ray of sunshiny beauty adorned my table at a restaurant recently. A beautiful part of the decor that enhanced the dining experience. Hope it brings some sunshine to your day today especially if you’re in colder climes. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. …
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Sunday Photo Reflection #22
Leafy carpet 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: …comma-but-God Moments
👆PLAY👆to listen as you read along At a concert a couple years ago I bought a tee-shirt that read: “…but God”. I was drawn to it because I’ve always been fascinated with the power associated with that two-word combo in the Bible. It’s such a compelling combination that you’ll often hear folks use it as …
Give Thanks
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Restless©
Today marks the International Day to End Violence Against Women 1 in 3 women globally, and 1 in 4 young women, experience physical or sexual violence, mostly by an intimate partner. This is a crime. If you see something, say something—you just may save a life. Words laced with malice hurling Fingers interlacing Balled-up fists …
Midweek Boost: Autumn’s Hooray
Reflecting on photos from my favorite park mixed with quotes from folks who spoke the sentiments of my heart before I did … "Autumn leaves shower like gold, like rainbows, as the winds of change begin to blow."– Dan Millman "There is something so special in the early leaves drifting from the trees–as if we …
Sunday Photo Reflection #21 & A Haiku
She’s kaleidoscopeAutumn beckons through the blinds:“Come see my beauty” Behold: trees of shimmering yellow… …vivacious red, …golden brown! Behold a standout beauty! Behold: leaves carpeting ride path … … and cushioning walk path, a lady in red goes by green bench. Behold, geese in river hemmed in by autumn-colored trees! I hope you enjoyed this …
Shabbat Shalom: Heaven’s Grocery Store [with audio]
👆PLAY👆to listen as you read along Today’s Shabbat Shalom post is a poem I used to recite as a child which crossed my path again this week. Stroll with me through heaven’s grocery store. As I was walking down life's highwayA long, long time agoOne day I came upon a sign that read“Heaven’s Grocery Store” …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #21: What Do You See?
I sent this photo to my mom and she was elated by what she saw. I didn’t see it till she pointed it out. What do you see when you look at this rose? Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #20: Bouquet
Flowers often say what words cannot. Sharing this array of beauties to brighten your day. Flowers say it best! 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
A Healthy Dose of Perspective: Let’s Talk About “They”
Have you ever met “they”? You know that all-encompassing “they” that direct and control your life course, your choices, your happiness? The “they” in “what will they say?” or “what will they think?” But, they don’t live your life, do they? Then why should their opinion matter as much as they do, or at all? …
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Sunday Photo Reflection #20: Reflections
My favorite park—it has a river running through it, and bridges, and tons of trees and a walk/run path winding along the river. Now that autumn is here it’s an array of colors. I spend many hours absorbing its beauty and being healed by its tranquility. Today the reflection from its river is captured for …
Shabbat Shalom: Name-Changer God [with audio]
👆PLAY👆to listen as you read along For today’s Shabbat Shalom post we’ll talk about God as name changer. One of the reasons why I love God is that He is a doer of astoundingly-great things. One of those exceptional things He does is to change names. Throughout the Bible there are examples of God’s name-changing …
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Alone & Missing You©
When I’m alone and missing you, my mind goes back to yesterday I can’t remember when we first met It seems you’ve always been there Your face was hidden in my dreams But I loved you just the same When I’m alone and missing you, I think of yesterday When I’m alone and missing you, …
Veterans’ Day 2021
So we can enjoy the freedoms and liberties we do, you gave up seeing and being with your families and loved ones; you gave up the luxury of home for the battlegrounds; you gave up the right to your life knowing you may lose it at any time; you gave up your all to answer …
Listen To Your Heart©
In the moments when you’re still, you’ll winQuiet the noise—the distractions—withinThat’s when the listening of your heart begins Listen to your heart, it’s calling to youListen to your heart, it’s telling you what to doListen to your heart, it’s giving you the better view Other voices are loudSilence every soundIt’s the virtue best bestowed Listen …
Sunday Photo Reflection #19: Tree in Transtion
Each morning when I look out my window, this tree greets me “hello”. Her colorful transition into barrenness is as if she’s saying: The trees are about to show [you] how lovely it is to let the dead things go.Author Unknown Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start …
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Shabbat Shalom: Wholeness is Worship [with audio]
👆PLAY👆to listen as you read along For today’s Shabbat Shalom post the focus will be the wholeness in worship. And I’ll explain it using an ancient story told in the Bible in the book of St. Luke, the 17th chapter. One day Jesus was passing through a town and came across ten men who were …
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City Blooms© [a Haiku]
KaleidoscopicDisplay, between city streetsAutumn flowers bloom Smack dab in the middle of the concrete jungle that is NY City appears this rainbow array of floral splendor which stopped me dead in my track. I grabbed my trusty iPhone to capture this photo. It’s deserving of its own Haiku. 2021 All rights reserved ©createdbyDEEsign.com Thank you …
At the End of the Rainbow
Like a Leprechaun she traveled down life’s many roads searching to find the hidden places of treasures Embracing every loss and every gain till she discovered the most valuable gem The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow was always in her 2021 ©createdbyDEEsign All rights reserved Thank you for reading! First time …
Flower of the Day Challenge #19: Rose Anatomy
The roses are holding their own, defying the cold and still pushing out blooms, warming my heart and providing offerings to share with you Behold the delicate intricacies of a rose’s anatomy Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You …
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I Wish You Enough© [with audio]
👆PLAY👆to listen as you read along I wish you enough hope when all around you feels like sinking sand I wish you enough love, given without compromise, received unconditionally I wish you enough good in life to anchor you through the bad times I wish you enough sunny days to help you appreciate the lessons …
Sunday Photo Reflection #18: Seasonal Decor
The joys of the season are all cleverly brought together in this beautiful decor design. No trick and nothing spooky here, just the beauty of nature exemplified. Hello Autumn! Hey there Harvest! What’s up Orange?! Contributing to Fandango’s One Word Challenge, trick; and the Word of the Day Challenge, spooky. Thank you for journeying along. …
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Shabbat Shalom: Haunted Heart [with audio]
👆PLAY👆to listen as you read along When you think about haunting, what are some thoughts that first come to mind? Spooky? Eerie? Ghostly? How about darkness? When I think about haunting, darkness is what first comes to my mind. The most basic definition of darkness is the absence of light. Darkness and dark places also …
Scary Decor©
Along a busy NY thoroughfare As of out of nowhere they appear Scary decor of grotesque flare Beckoning visitors draw near if they dare A day celebrating death, isn’t quite my affair Nor boogeyman and ghosts evoking fear But for the Word of the Day Challenge I’ll gladly share A poem of words rhyming but …
AFRICA in My Heart© [with audio]
👆PLAY👆to listen as you read and dance along She is the beat in my heartthe air in my breaththe spirit in my soul She is the melanin in my skinthe rhythm in my stepsthe swing in my hips She is the kink in my hairthe roundness of my nosethe fullness of my lips She is …
Love Deep To Deeper©
He’s a man of emotions deep, like ocean’s untapped places and out-of-this-world spaces Intense, they flow like liquid gold from deep within a furnaced heart, words clothed in sultry endearment Each, a language of intimate expressions of deep emotional proportions: Beautiful Babe My love, My queen Each call-out expressing the epitome of affections deep, attaching …
The Power of Choice
When the Most High God created us, He gave us a most powerful and beautiful gift—choice! The power and beauty of choice is that it’s predicated on there being more than one option or possibility; and, the path taken will over time make you, you. In other words: you make choices, choices make you. We …
Flower of the Day Challenge #18: Red Rose
For your viewing pleasure—of blooms and buds! 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: God’s Art to heART
👆Play👆to listen along as you read ART to heART is more than a homophone. It’s a life-changing salvific principle used in the recreative-poetic expression of God. The Greek word poiēma is used ONLY TWICE in the Bible and both times in reference to the creative power of God. First, when He created eARTh referred to …
Flower of the Day Challenge #17: White Rose
For your viewing pleasure—one rose bush, many rose blooms … 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
Lost Between Forever & Always©
Love Meandering through the malaise of what could have been Dodging word-wars hurled in fiery exchanges Delicate foreskin of its fortitude penetrated Breaking down its defenses Wandering brokenly Love Lost somewhere between forever and always 2021 ©createdbyDEEsign. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow …
Ode to The Lady & Her Fighter
👆Play👆to listen along as you read Every lady needs a fighterA defender of her honorNot a squire or a pageA mounted man-at-armsDevoted to his ladyActs of chivalry a champion trueA knight in shimmering armorSwirling about in colors brightSpectacular fins for swordThe lady and her fighter—Fish Meet my Tyson. No, no, not Mike! MY-Tyson—my fighter fish …
Red© [a Haiku]
Red is the colorOf season in transitionOf transformation 2021 All rights reserved ©createdbyDEEsign.com Thank you for journeying along! First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more subscribe to the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Sunday Photo Reflection #19: Pumpkins, Gourds & Harvest
I went apple picking for the first time! It rained but that didn’t stop me from climbing trees to fill my bag with the choicest of apples. Topped it off with freshly-made apple cider and delish apple donuts. Yummy 😋 There were pumpkins of all sizes and shapes, some painted with adoring smiley faces. There …
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Six Word Story: Regret
Regret, peace of mind gone wrong.© Written for Six Word Story prompt hosted by Shweta, today’s word is regret. Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more subscribe to the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #16: Fashionable Foxglove
Presenting MsFoxglove, fashionably adorned in a lavender-polka-dotted-glove-like ensemble taking the 1st place award for the “most delicate” in the garden. 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, …
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Don’t Let Go©
Don’t let goFlashing lights, billboards aglowWatching life beneath him flowPeople cluelessly dithering to and froWhat’s dangling above, they do not knowGrisly thoughts, they’re starting slowFeelings of trepidation, quickly growGotta turn it around, change it somehowBreathe—calm erratic heart, pulsing slowRegaining composure, decidedly avowMaintaining grip, even soDon’t let go 2021 ©createdbyDEEsignAll rights reserved This piece is in …
Flower of the Day Challenge #15: Mums & Raindrops
Currently unfolding in my potted garden is this gorgeous mum. And nothing betokens the arrival of autumn like mums in their rustic glory: Here’s to mums gloriously draped in raindrops. I hope this brings some joy to your day. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt, Sheryl for hosting Your Daily …
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Celebrating Girls: International Day of the Girl Child
Today (11 October) is the International Day of the Girl Child, recognizing girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls around the world face realizing them. This year the theme is “Digital Generation: Technology and innovation as accelerators of girls’ bodily autonomy”. Let’s celebrate girls in the digital generation who are harnessing the power of new …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #14: Mum’s Afro
Here’s to mum in a fully-grown afro—she’s pretty by nature. I hope this 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 here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Sunday Photo Reflection #18: The Art in Nature
If it creeps or crawls, you can be guaranteed there’ll be one reaction from me—a mad dash in the opposite direction! I’m sitting on the porch and look up to see this grasshopper lazing on the rail. But… … I’m not having that feeling-to-run feeling. Umm — it seems being in the garden all summer …
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Six Word Story: Trouble
Disrupt with good trouble for justice.© In loving memory of Rep John Lewis (Rest In Power) Written for Six Word Story prompt hosted by Shweta, today’s word is trouble. Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more subscribe to the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Shabbat Shalom: You’re A Masterpiece—God’s Work of Art [with audio]
👆Play👆to listen along as you read God is a master artist, a genius creator. When He created eARTh, He built ART into every nook and cranny of it. And as beautiful and majestic and wonderful as the ART He created in eARTh was, at its completion God pronounced it as merely “good”. Genesis 1:10, 12 …
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I Wish You Love©
I wish you love of the purest kind Love that never lays the blame Even when the cause is clear Love that says I’ll help you tame That heated temper when it flares Love that doesn’t mind being wrong Keeping vows made in tact and strong Love that always generates a smile Melting away, bridging …
Focus©
Unending lists of things “to-do”, less check marks on the side, I view Moving hither and thither am I, all around is stimuli Linking breath with motion, getting present in body to mind devotion Breathing-in-breathing-out, finding equilibrium all about Finding drishti, finding mountain, palms at center of heart—that’s certain Foot pressed into inner thigh, extending …
Transformation [a Haiku]
Quietly, quiet Change, through seasons renewingLife, in makeover 2021 ©createdbyDEEsign 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
How I Show Up For Myself
I am worthy of my own time, my own attention, my own love. I honor my spiritual, mental, emotional, physical needs. I show up for myself 100% committed.Period 2021 ©createdbyDEEsign 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 …
One Year Anniversary: 🎉🎈🎊Honoring Small Beginnings
I almost missed it — it’s my 1-year anniversary (October 3rd)!! To all 367 of you who chose to be here: THANK YOU! Thank you for: 11,758 views 5,917 visits 5,412 likes1,756 comments571 best views ever for a post Join me in honoring the principle of celebrating “small beginnings” 🎊 🎈 🎉 2021 ©createdbyDEEsign All …
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Pay Day© [A Haibun]
She recalled her dead mamma’s words: “Child, if you run from something you’ll run from everything. There are some things you gotta fight for. Some battles God fight for you and others He fights through you”. Her mamma’s words—palpable and empowering—stayed on replay till she found her fighting strength. Emboldened. Bags packed in waitingDrunken footsteps …
The eARTh of God – Trees & Shrubs
Pictorial ode to the ART God created in eARTh … 2021 ©createdbyDEEsign 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
Sunday Photo Reflection #17: Remnants of the Garden
Reflecting on how wonderful it was to have a garden (my first). Thank you garden, you blessed me immensely this spring to summer and heading into autumn you’re still giving vibrant offerings. And also for Cee’s Flower of the Day prompt (though there is more than one flower today). Thank you for journeying along. First …
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Six Word Story: Heroic
A mother’s love is most heroic.© Written for Six Word Story prompt hosted by Shweta, today’s word is heroic. 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’s In Your Corner? [with audio]
👆PLAY👆 Listen and read along Life is a fight. A good fight. We go through the extremes—the ascent of ups and the declivity of downs. Though we don’t choose what we go through in life, we can choose how we go through it and who we go through it with. One thing fighters have is …
Flower of the Day Challenge #13: Roses Are Red
My garden is still giving me vibrant vibes. Here’s to pretty red roses—pretty by nature. I hope they bring 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 here👈 and for more follow the …
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Shabbat Shalom: God Knows Your Name [with audio]
👆PLAY👆 and listen along while you read God is passionate about you because God is passionate about God. OK … hold on. Before you think I’m saying God is egotistic, because that He is not, let me expound. God knows who He is. In response to Moses’ question: “Who should I say you are?”, God …
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Endemic Flora© Haiku
Summer alive inHimalayan vale—flowers,Mountains—glorious In 1980, Indian Government created the Valley of Flowers National Park, which in 2002, was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This rich area of Biodiversity is also home to rare and endangered animals and birds. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start …
Chrysanthemums© Haiku
Rainbow colored mumsSignaling Autumn’s start, inSmiley pots adorned Also contributing to the Flower of the Day prompt. Thanks to Cee for hosting. 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
Nature’s Cloud Serenade© Haiku
Sun sets sky alive Orange clouds dance across blue In effusive praise After-word: Sitting outside, hard at work on the computer when an orange glow danced across the screen. I looked up to see the sky evoking this beautiful orange that cascaded all around me. An experience to capture and freeze in a photo moment …
Bees Bonanza© Haiku
Blossoming flowersSummer’s offerings, giftingNectar bonanza How many bees do you see!? 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
The Dessert [with audio]
👆PLAY👆 Listen along as you read Knowingly he asked, “What will you have for dessert?” Cheekily she responded, “What do you think I should have for dessert?” “Cheesecake”, said he Cheesecake had she 2021 ©createdbyDEEsign All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along! First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for …
Sunday Photo Reflection #16: Rainbow of Roses
Reminiscing on the day these were delivered. Love expressed with a kaleidoscopic array of roses. And also for Cee’s 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
Autumn© Haiku
Trees most beautifulAt the point of letting goAutumn, leaves falling 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
Flower of the Day Challenge #12: Azalea
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 …
Shabbat Shalom: Sun/Son & Shadows
👆PLAY👆You may listen and read along 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 …
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 …
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