This is for One-Liner Wednesday: “our love is His symphony, the physical manifestation of music” Linda hosts One-Liner Wednesday. Check out her blog for the rules and to see who else is participating today. Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈
Author: Dawn Minott
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.
A Pastor’s Birthday Tribute©
When a piece is commissioned I usually consult with the client and/or friends or family to get the backstory to create a piece that is personal and reflective of the context the client wishes to convey. In this case, it was easy because this was for my beloved Pastor, Abraham Jules—writing it was pure joy. …
Azaleas adorning my garden
For Sami Cox Silent Sunday Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity
The Climb. The Zenith. The Cairn.
One thing that’s kept me sane and connected throughout the pandemic is being in green open spaces. Mother’s Day was spent hiking in the wonderful Palisades Interstate Park. Running up leaf-covered hillsides, balancing across water-logged walk paths, conquering rocky terrains, swinging from trees in carefree abandon—my inner child came out to play. The changes in …
Lovers’ Quote: Inhale Exhale©
This is for One-Liner Wednesday: lovers’ quote: “your inhales are of my exhales” ©2021 createdbyDEEsign All rights reserved Linda hosts One-Liner Wednesday. Check out her blog for the rules and to see who else is participating today. Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In …
Heart Story©
Part I Once upon a time in the land of hearts Happy hearts glided along the cloud nine express While enchanted hearts delightfully soared on ecstasy rockets One lonely heart crouched down, despair concealed in the heart-break corner Away from the buzz of new-found love She diligently works to put herself back together again This …
Lovers’ Quote: Reached©
He reached her in places she didn’t know existed ©2021 createdbyDEEsign This post is a contribution to Linda’s One Line Wednesday: Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈 In creative solidarity, Dee
Sunday Photo Reflection #2
Thanks to spring, the birds are back in their chirping splendor. There’s a special little cutie that’s been dropping by regularly. I love him (I assume he’s a “he”😀) because of his red feathers. In enticing him to hang out with me, I thought I’d get him this birdy bird feeder. Can’t wait for him …
Shabbat Shalom: Peace
“Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid.” St John 14:27 (Holy Bible) I took this photo last night as the sun was setting, ushering in another Sabbath. And …
Love Spilt Over© (a Senryu)
Heart overflowing Love, spilling over in tears Complete surrender Copyright 2021 createdbyDEEsign Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Something About Spring
It’s in the melting of snow, the thawing of the earth ... ... and rain-logged-swollen rivers cascading It’s in colorful rainbows formed after rain suspends its falling ... ... and in days growing longer, warming up in sunny splendor It’s in the colorful array and fragrant smell of flowers blooming ... ... and the new, …
It Hurts©
In an age where we are most socially connected (digitally), under this pandemic we are the most isolated (humanly). How many are slumped over (literally and figuratively) from grief, loss, discontent or isolation causing what feels like a gaping hole in our core. Melancholy—the void that debilitates, immobilizes—is the essence of what Albert Gyorgy communicated …
Sunday Photo Reflection #1: Spring Blooms & River Flow
It rained all last night and most of today. At the first sign the rain was abating, me and my trusty iPhone headed down the stairs and across the street to the walk path and river to capture nature in her glow. First I encountered the hydrangeas on the steps as I’m heading out, they’ve …
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God Moments©
There are moments that some may call “happenstances” and others “coincidences”. I call them God moments - moments that mark the times when the ordinary of our lives is interrupted and interjected with the extraordinary. They are moments that cannot be explained, or are so perfectly orchestrated they are truly too good to be of …
Restless©
Written for Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt, the word is “restless”, length of 19 words. Words laced with malice hurling Balled-up fists pounding Cowering Shaking Fingers interlacing Body convulsing He finally broke her NOTE: 1 in 3 women globally experience physical or sexual violence, mostly by an intimate partner. This is a crime. Stop violence …
Photo Reflection
Spring Blooms captured on my morning walk while embracing the gift of Sabbath—rest, reflection, restoration. ©2021 createdbyDEEsign. All rights reserved. ©2021 createdbyDEEsign. All rights reserved. ©2021 createdbyDEEsign. All rights reserved. ©2021 createdbyDEEsign. All rights reserved. ©2021 createdbyDEEsign. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading! Follow the blog here👈 for more.In creative solidarity, Dee
Another Badge: 1000+ “Likes”
It’s another milestone achieved and only possible because of you ... yes YOU!!! So thank YOU for not only stopping by and reading but liking as well. I appreciate you!!!! Thank you for reading! Follow the blog here👈 for more.In creative solidarity, Dee
BirthMONTH—Day 23: I Affirm Today the Value of Forgiveness
Life sometimes hits hard. Nowhere is this most true that in our relationships. No matter the source of the break or wounding, forgiveness is the best medicine for healing and restoration. Thank you for reading! Follow the blog here👈 for more.In creative solidarity, Dee
BirthMONTH—Day 22: I Affirm Today to Self-Assurance
God has a purpose for your life. Before you were even formed He knew you—the color of your eyes, the number of hairs on your head, the color of your skin, even your talents and abilities. He has equipped you with all you need to fulfill your purpose. Knowing and being sure that you possess …
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BirthMONTH—Day 21: I Affirm Today to Let Go
When you’ve done everything that’s within your power to do, let IT go and let God. IT — relationships; life; love; job; parenting; finances; future etc. — let IT go and let God. Thank you for reading! Follow the blog here👈 for more.In creative solidarity, Dee
BirthMONTH—Day 20: I Affirm Today to Live With No Regrets©
Help me Most High to live each day so I can truly say: I loved You with all my heart Followed in Your prescribed path I pursued my dreams Got up when I fell And tried and tried again I won some and I lost some Settled for nothing but the best I was good …
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BirthMONTH—Day 19: I Affirm Today to Find Peace In the Waiting
I’m not a patient person. No judgment. Just saying. Knowing, however, that patience is indeed a virtue I’ve been praying specifically for patience. And this prayer has truly been an object lesson in “careful what you pray for, you just may get it”. I don’t know if I thought God would have waved a “magic …
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Ode to Yoga: Focus©
Written for today’s Fandango One Word Challenge: focus #FOWC Unending lists of things “to-do”, less check marks on the side Moving hither, moving thither, all around is stimuli Linking breath with motion, getting present in body and mind Breathing-in-breathing-out, finding equilibrium Finding mountain, finding drishti, meeting palms at center of heart Pressing foot into inner …
Interior Decorating #2: Christmas Tree Makeover
I love decorating, period! It’s one other medium of my creative self-expression. I especially love decorating for Christmas; and, my number one most favorite part is decking the Christmas tree. I love it so much the tree often stays up way past the “acceptable” time. Christmas Tree Only this year I thought: why not keep …
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BirthDAY: I Affirm Today to Always Celebrate ME
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This is the Month of Badges
Shout out to Gottfried over at https://banterrepublic.blog/ (a fantastic blog) who single-handedly broke the record of most likes in one day. One love @Gottfried. You totally rock!!!! Thanks!!! Thank you for reading! Follow the blog here👈 for more.In creative solidarity, Dee
A Dream Deferred Comes Full Circle
Beforeword: I was searching through email for something and came across this message. At the time, I had just moved to NY for work. On the day I wrote this email, I was sitting on the cusp of history being changed and didn’t know it ... Last Thursday, after a day of trekking through New …
Another Milestone: 100 Follows—THANK YOU!
Today the blog reached another milestone—100 follows! Yippee 🥳 THANKS to each of you. I appreciate you so much—you’re part of the motivation for my writing. From Mauritius to Macedonia, from Ghana to Sudan my words have traversed the globe connecting with people in places I’ve never been: how incredible is this?! THANK YOU! I …
BirthMONTH—Day 10: I Affirm Today to Thrive
Life is for more than just surviving. The Bible says it this way—life can be lived not just abundantly, but “more abundantly”. That means not just surviving life, but thriving in life. A thriving life will look different for each of us. I’m aiming to show up to each day fierce and bold; and to …
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BirthMONTH—Day 9: I Affirm Today, Self-forgiveness
word of the day—RELEASE—to allow substance to flow out of What’s done, is done Release yourself from what is done for it cannot be undone But, you may do differently A good starting point is forgiving yourself Self-forgiveness will open you up to receive grace, compassion, healing, restoration, love Thank you for reading! Follow the …
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BirthMONTH—Day 5: I Affirm Today to Tell My Story Like It Really Is
Word of the day: STORY—telling an account of imaginary or real people and events What is the story you’re telling yourself? Whose story is it anyway? As the day unfolds, inevitably we’ll tell ourselves stories about what’s happening around us—in our own lives, about people we’re interacting with, and about ourselves. The story or narrative …
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Just To Be With You©
Here I am again, this vaguely familiar place Miles away from all that matters Memories of you bring soft smiles to my face Although you and I are in different parts of the world tonight I wonder what you’re doing, if you’re thinking of me This distance keeps us from touching, that just ain’t right …
100 posts Badge
Celebrating this milestone with YOU—the you who read the words I write, the you who show your appreciation and encourage me with comments and “likes”—THANK YOU! The journey continues. I remain motivated by your interactions with the words I write, the thoughts I express and my perspectives on this beautiful complicated “thing” we must live—life! …
BirthMONTH—Day 3: I Affirm Today to Speak My Truth
Word of the day:INTROSPECTION—to observe/examine your own mental & emotional processes You have a voice—not just the sound you utter through your mouth; but the power to express your opinion and attitude. Be bold and confident and own that voice in your head. Your voice is the embodiment of who you are—your voice is your …
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i am POETRY©: A tribute to World Poetry Day
Before-word: Poetry has the unique ability to capture and reflect the creative nature of our souls; and, to evoke authentic expressions of one’s self, culture, norms or mores. In this tribute piece to World Poetry Day 2021, I personified poetry as the embodiment of my being. i am POETRY Embodiment of rhythms and rhymesMetaphorical language …
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Death Stole Life©
Death walked into life Stole what would not be given The affection of a daughter The love of a mother The endearment of a sister The protection of an aunt The kindness of a friend Death stole life. Life not fully lived, suddenly taken Gone, but will never be forgotten In my heart I’ll keep …
Poem: Laughter©
LaughterShe glides Among sunflowersRicochets Across fields of emotions Pleasure-Happiness-Joy She collides, intertwinesUproariously-Unabashedly-EscapesShe collides, intertwinesPleasure-Happiness-JoyAcross fields of emotionsRicochets Among sunflowers She glides Laughter Thank you for reading! Follow the blog👈 for more.In creative solidarity, Dee
Snow©| a Haiku
Snow laden branchesWhite as far as eye can seeTill she appears, red Thank you for reading! Follow the blog👈 for more. In creative solidarity, Dee
Support System
Life lesson: You don’t choose what you go through in life, but you choose how you go through it and who you go through it with. When the ER doctor said what’s been ailing me was COVID-19, the first flash of recall was the number of people who died from this virus. I’d love to …
Poem: In Love With Love©
he looked the epitome of love submit I must surrender I will transform I did evolved I am in love with love Thank you for reading! Follow the blog👈 for more.In creative solidarity, Dee 👈
The Puzzle
I was listening to Michelle Obama’s podcast and she mentioned doing puzzles as part of her family’s pass time. Having never done a puzzle before I was inspired to start. Well... wouldn’t you know, rather than starting with a 250- or 500-piece puzzle I went for the big-dawg of puzzles—ONE THOUSAND pieces!! When the little …
Poem—Kamala Harris Senryu: HERstory©
Before-word: On this historical day in US political history, I’m trying my hand at the Haiku (5-7-5 syllable, 3 lines form) in tribute to Kamala Harris. Haiku are usually written about nature, the seasons, a beautiful moment in nature, an emotional experience while in nature, or change. A haiku should share a special moment of …
Exploring Types of Poem Series: #4 Tanka Poetry
Decisive seizureHeart in transit redirectUncontested force Like cardiac arrestingHeart hijacked by love to love 2022 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved After-word: And concluding the series with a Tanka. I structured this Tanka with a 5/7/5/7/7 syllable structure, it has 5 lines and a pivot. The pivot is intended to apply to the first 2 lines …
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50+ WordPress Followers: THANK YOU!
You chose to follow my blog — THANK YOU! I couldn’t have gotten this “badge” without each of you. I know you have thousands of writers to follow and you chose this space—to read my words and to give my voice audience. I commit to continue to being transparent and to write authentically while speaking …
Exploring Types of Poem Series: #3 Haiga
Before-word: Next up in my exploration of writing different types of poem is the Haiga, also called observational poem as they comprise three art forms: imagery (photos or original art), poetry (haiku or senryu) and calligraphy. The accompanying image cannot complete the poetry but should add to the reader's appreciation of the piece (contrasting or …
Exploring Types of Poem Series: #2 Haiku
Before-word: Today I’m trying the Haiku (5-7-5 syllable, 3 lines form). Haiku are usually written about nature, the seasons, a beautiful moment in nature, an emotional experience while in nature, or change. A haiku should share a special moment of awareness with the reader. Did I accomplish that in this piece? Emotions cascadingPainting rainbow in …
My Muse
Everyday you become my poem to-beMy Muse reblog from yassy66.wordpress.com
Exploring Types of Poem Series: #1 Traditional Senryu
Before-word: trying my hand at a traditional Senryu sequence which means using 3 lines with 5 syllables in the 1st line, 7 in the 2nd and 5 in the last line (5/7/5); and written in the present tense without rhymes, metaphors or similes. A Senryu is written about love, a personal event, and should have …
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A Look Back at 2020: 5 Lessons
Let’s be real—2020 was a downside-up year and just about everyone couldn’t wait to get it behind us. 2020 was going to be my best year. Whereas in past years I celebrated the whole month of my birth, this year was going to be year-long celebrations. Needless to say, none of this happened nor did …
Orchid Mom Log—1st bloom of 2021
I love orchids!!! It took me awhile to get the hang of growing them. In fact, I literally killed 9 ... no that doesn’t sound good at all, let me rephrase ... 9 orchids died while under my care (lol 😂). So this bloom is a HUGE deal—it’s from one of the orchids that is …
2020: Last Will and Testament© (a poem)
Before-word: 2020! What a year it’s been?! It started out as merry and promising as any other year. Sure, there were some rumblings about a “novel virus” but nothing to disrupt partying, merrymaking, living, working, schooling. Or so we thought. As the year is about to come to an end, as is often the case, …
Lock Down Funny 😄
[Author unknown] It’s finally happened, the lockdown making people go crazy! I was just talking about this with the microwave and the toaster while drinking my coffee, and we all agreed that things are getting bad. I didn’t mention any of this to the washing machine, because she puts a different spin on EVERYTHING!! Certainly …
The moment I realized … it’s OK to not be OK
The beauty in being brOKen lies in its revelation and unfolding of your authentic self. Thank you for reading! Follow the blog👈 for more.In creative solidarity, Dee
Ode to Sunrise
This morning I woke up to the most beautiful orange hue filling every corner of my room, cascading in from the window above my bed. I got super excited because I knew the sun was on full-on display, and today’s DAWNing was gonna be majestic!!! I was right! So I grabbed my trusty phone camera …
Tribute: Remember Me© [final phase]
Before-word: I wrote this piece as a tribute to the life of a dear dear friend (may her soul Rest In Peace). There was so much to say about this beautiful life, sharing it here in phases, this is the final phase. Resting In Peace And now ...I am the breath held in trust by …
Tribute: Remember Me© [phase 4]
Before-word: I wrote this piece as a tribute to the life of a dear dear friend (may her soul Rest In Peace). There was so much to say about this beautiful life, sharing it here in phases, this is phase 4. Remember My Be-ing I am the memory residing in your hearts A devoted mother …
Tribute: Remember Me© [phase3]
Before-word: I wrote this piece as a tribute to the life of a dear dear friend (may her soul Rest In Peace). There was so much to say about this beautiful life, sharing it here in phases, this is phase 3. Remember Me In The Laughter I am the laugh That laughBubbling up from the …
Tribute: Remember Me© [phase 1]
Before-word: I wrote this piece as a tribute to the life of a dear dear friend (may her soul Rest In Peace). There was so much to say about this beautiful life, sharing it here in phases, this is phase 1. Remember Me As Mother I am the geneThe heredity transferred from me to youMy …
Tribute: Remember Me© [phase 2]
Before-word: I wrote this piece as a tribute to the life of a dear dear friend (may her soul Rest In Peace). There was so much to say about this beautiful life, sharing it here in phases, this is phase 2. Remember Me In Familial Affection I am the affectionThe arms which held my mamma …
Quote: Love and Life
“Love and life can be the most wonderful and awful all at the same time. Make the best of both.” Thank you for reading! Follow the blog👈 for more.In creative solidarity, Dee
I Write …
I write. Sometimes that’s the only thing to do.
I.C.E. (In Case of Emergency) Plan
Based on the “I survived Covid-19” article, I’ve received a lot of questions, particularly from those living alone, on preparedness. In response, I’m sharing the ICE (In Case of Emergency) plan I have in place, that’s modified for Covid19 and based on the questions received. It’s a simple plan, hope you find it helpful. Decide which hospital you’ll …
I Survived Covid-19: Gratefully Surrendered
Nothing in my experiences prepared me for what the last three weeks threw at me. Prior to going to the hospital I was unwell for about 9 days. I was self-medicating for the flu because all the symptoms felt like the flu except for the constant headache. Thankfully I’m working from home. During a zoom …
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The Moment I Realized…Regret Restrains
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The Moment I Realized … I Flip The Script
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The Moment I realized…Love Is A Choice
LOVE’S BEGINNING© at love's beginning conversations unending heart-beats skipping each passing moment lingering more of you and more of me unfolding you for me and me for you exchanging soul to soul connecting without words conversing emotions revealing deeper into love falling Thanks for reading. You can interact with this post/me by hitting any of …
A Letter to Your Younger Self: The “HOW TO”
I did this exercise (writing to my younger self) a few years ago and revisited it recently. I found it therapeutic and fun! It’s a good way to explore your relationship with yourself, to reconnect to points in your past and use that connection to inform positive changes for your now and your future. Have …
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New York©
Before-word: Like many living in NY, I came from elsewhere. Despite all her big city woes, NYC does grow on you. You may love her or hate her but whatever your relationship with the City, you gotta admit—it’s a pretty amazing place. Right now under Covid-19, she looks and feels nothing like her usual self, …
Finding Hope in A Broken World
Before-word: This piece was written in response to the following questions I've been asking myself in the wake of protests to social injustice across the globe: How many times can a people be stretched before their elasticity is extended beyond its capacity to bounce back and they snap instead? What do you do when as …
Words’ Power!
Before-word: This short essay is thanks to my reaction to a nature show on NatGeo. There I was immersed in the wonders of life in the deepest part of the ocean and I thought: “wow...all of this was spoken into existence”! [clearly, I’m a creationist]. Then I got to thinking about the power of the …
Unmasked© (a poem)
Before-word: I wrote this piece long before masking became part of global health guidelines. Today we mask-up to protect our immune systems from an unseen predator—the novel corona virus. So for that reason, follow the golden rule of masking: mask-up for others as you’d have them mask-up for you. However, when I wrote this piece …
D.O.A. | Defiant On Arrival© (a poem)
Before-word: This piece was written based on the culmination of experiences of those of us who've encountered a lying, deceitful, manipulator who masqueraded as love. Who among us haven’t had such an encounter? This is a live recording of a recital of D.O.A. at the Bowery Poetry Café (NY City). [click the “play” icon to …
New Journey
The journey begins. Thank you for joining. “Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.”— Izaak Walton
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