Reflecting on my professional work in 2025 through the lens of hope— the persistent work of defending gender equality and the right to make personal decisions about one’s body and health, free from coercion, violence or external control amid shifting global health systems and climate shocks.
A reflective look at how HOPE shaped my writing in 2025—through nature, creativity, resilience, and the intentionality that carried me through the shifts of the year.
The new year will bring us 365 opportunities, how will we use them?!
The enduring resilience of Jamaica shaped by earlier moments of courage and resistance that continue to shape the JamaiCAN spirit.
The ache of timing being the only thing standing between two people who are otherwise perfect for each other.
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Honoring one of Jamaica’s iconic voices—Jimmy Cliff. Fearless commitment to truth and freedom!
From Cool Runnings to a historic bobsleigh win a day after Jimmy Cliff’s passing, this is about the will that keeps showing up.
I’ll be back here soon with new stories, new reflections, and the same commitment to honesty and hope.
A tribute poem for Jamaica post Hurricane Melissa (category 5) which devastated the country.
Through it all, we will rise and rebuild—Jamaica strong.
We cannot command Hurricane Melissa’s wind nor contain its rain — but we can pray. This is my prayer — for Jamaica, for our people, and for the planet we all share.
Beforeword: You may be familiar with the Bible story of a young shepherd boy, David, who defeated a mighty giant, Goliath, with nothing more than a sling and a stone. I chose that story as the inspiration for a children’s lesson I was asked to teach at church about bullying. To bring it to life, …
Tomorrow’s you is waiting for the true you to show up—authentic, unapologetic, bold!
Grateful for the old rugged cross! Nothing boogie about it.
Words: the beauty of shared moments.
Memory—connecting present to past.
God hears me louder in the silence.
Living silence – a silence that breathes and holds life.
Rengay—two minds working in synchronicity to create a single piece of art!
A return to those simple days, where rain was enough to dream, enough to rest, enough to believe.
Rest, reflection, and renewal are the most valuable gifts we can give ourselves.
I will never be able to turn back and tell my past self the fullness of what I now behold
The ache of timing being the only thing standing between two people who are otherwise perfect for each other.
The unexpected ways a city can speak—even when it’s silent.
Like palms sway to winds, yield with grace and stay rooted in what is lasting.
Watching the Palm Springs Santa Rosa Mountains transform with the sun, shifting beauty from morning to dusk.
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Mary’s prayer, a song of awe and gratitude, praising God’s mercy, justice, and faithfulness for all generations.
The simplicity of love.
Jesus’ prayer is a timeless intercession for our protection, holiness, and unity, so the world may see God’s love.
A bold appeal for God’s deliverance, offered so that His power and glory would be known to all.
A prayer for God’s mercy, guidance, and favor before stepping into a bold mission.
We ought to praise God for who He is, not just for what He’s done. #Gratitude
David’s prayer in Psalm 51 is a raw confession and a plea for God’s mercy, cleansing, and a renewed heart.
The prayer of Jabez is a bold request for God’s blessing, guidance, protection, and expansion.
Timeless prayers from the Bible reflected on, reimagined for today, and released into God’s hands.
You don’t have to be fixed. You don’t have to be more. You have the AWEdacity to simply be.
A limerick of wishes.
If ever you find yourself cracked, fragmented, or shattered, you are in a place to be remade.
Don’t mistake reservation for lackluster. Sincerely, an Introvert
Dear Future Me. If you ever feel distant from your WHY, let this letter be your compass.
My poem’s found a brand-new spot. Spillwords picked it up, oh yes. I’m feelin’ proud, I must confess.
Life is a play that does not allow rehearsals
Hiraeth: an unaccountable homesickness for a place you’ve never visited.
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge to get over the hump.
Laughter is the only emotion that cannot be forced or faked for long.
Just a menu set of words, plain but sincere.
Beforeword: I saw this image and it made me think of a child tattling to a parent when bullied and contrasted it to capture that same childlike honesty of turning to Jesus in times of struggle. Instead of fighting back alone, we can run to Jesus, our ultimate defender and protector. When life gets hard …
You are and have more than enough for what you’ve been called to do!
A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.” — Proverbs 18:16 (NKJV)
Thousands of brass, bronze, and ivory sculptures and carvings were looted from Benin City—priceless pieces of history scattered across the world for decades now being returned.
Art is a powerful tool that activists and movements use to convey their messages, build awareness, and motivate people to take action.
You likely already have everything!
Waiting is a quiet strength, the courage to pause long enough to discern, to seek light.
In any land, til every soul finds solace and glee, none of us are truly free. Independence/freedom for one and all.
National Crown Day commemorates the inaugural signing of the first CROWN—Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair—Act legislation, which passed in California on July 3, 2019.
Longer than China’s wall. But never longer in textbooks—because what conquerors don’t understand, they erase!
You left in the prettiest season of all, where trees are transitioning in the beauty of fall. We’ll remember you always in the beautiful parts of your life, preserved in memory’s garden we’ll keep you alive,
In a world where peace feels fragile and our lives can feel like scattered pieces, this poem invites us to remember the God of Shalom—who lovingly restores us piece by piece.
You don’t stop learning because you grow old. You grow old because you stop learning.
Freedom Day in the USA!!
The pain of fatherlessness, the longing for love, and the eventual healing found in God—a Father who never leaves, who restores the broken, and blesses the child who hurts.
Happy Fathers’ Day from A to Z
When whole meets whole, you bring your 100, and I raise you mine.
Conversations were awkward at first. But slowly, honesty grew. They showed up. They listened. They prayed.
The memory of your touch? It still lingers like perfume in a room you just left.
Rediscovering God’s unwavering love.
For centuries, they missed the message. Called the canvas satire, mockery disguised in oil and linen. But truth don’t die—it waits.
The race is not for the swift but the steadfast!
Stay single until you find a love that is real, intentional, healing, and worthy.
Parallelism—woman and humanity came from (first) Adam’s side, the Church and God’s family were born from the pierced side of Christ (second Adam).
Life’s simple pleasures.
For service given unselfishly, thank you!
George Floyd your life mattered. Your death sparked a movement. We will not forget.
A testament to resilience, faith, and the evolving role of women in the body of Christ.
Darkness can be from issues that you dare not let anyone see or know about, the issues you struggle with alone and silently … it’s time to open the door, let in the light!
A bold, desperate, and unshakeable faith earned her the bestowal of “daughter”—used only ONCE by Jesus!
Defining yourself by roles, titles, or societal expectations is not the same as truly knowing your identity.
Honoring the strength and power of a mother. The power and strength of mothers, grandmothers, other-mothers and motherhood have been historically overlooked. I honor and celebrate my mother and mothers everywhere.
She’s not the one to chase if you’re still running from yourself!
Life is fragile. I knew it. But now I feel it—in every quiet reminder that I am still here and they are not.
A reflection of the changing season through the lens of Abundance, Praise, Restoration, Intimacy, Love.
Love is not just a feeling—it’s a way of living.
There’s no Planet-B, cherish Mother Earth.
Intimacy with God is not about perfection. It’s available to each of us—right now, right where we are.
Easter is about conquering sin, defeating death, and offering new life!
Sunday speaks, and the grave has no reply. Easter!
My poem, “Sunday Speaks” which focuses on Jesus’ resurrection was showcased in a dedicated featured post by Dagmara and the team over at Spillwords.
God holds His breath before He speaks the loudest word.
https://createdbydeesign.com/2024/07/06/gods-so-love-unconditionally-dawn-minott/?page_id=13959 Reposting this reminder of God’s unconditional love for us: God SO loved us that He willingly divested Himself of glory, stepped into human flesh, and entered the world as a vulnerable baby—exposed to the frailties and suffering of humanity. He chose death, the ultimate sacrifice, so that we might receive grace and be spared …
All creation watched the crucifixion, wondering if hope itself died on Friday.
https://createdbydeesign.com/2024/12/15/purpose-drops-dawn-minott/?page_id=14673 Special thanks to Melissa for featuring my piece “Purpose Drops” on her new platform Collaborature. Please head over there in support of Melissa and while you’re there also show my work some love. Thanks!! https://collaborature.blogspot.com/2025/04/blog-post.html
Total lunar eclipse of March 2025.
A rich mosaic of Jamaican culture, flavor, nature, and nostalgia.
When did you last reach back for your younger self?!
We can experience deep healing and soul-refreshing restoration wherever we are. Restoration means allowing God to meet us in our broken, tired, or weary places—and trusting that He is making all things new.
There are the 5 love languages, then there’s Jamaican food the 6th love language!
Hi WPers! I’ll be reciting this poem live on April 19th as part of a Easter program. You’re invited to join starting 11 AM EST on this channel: https://youtube.com/@mountvernonsdaevents?si=E_JQ3EM2k2ts-tEH https://createdbydeesign.com/2024/03/30/last-week-to-easter/
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