Poetic expressions
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 …
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 …
👆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 …
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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 …
👆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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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, …
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 …
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 …
👆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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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 …
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 …
👆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 …
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 …
👆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 …
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 …
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 …
👆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 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
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
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 …
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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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
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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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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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
👆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 …
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
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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👈 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
“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
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
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 …
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
Before-word: This epic poem is a parallelism of the Abrahamic and the Messianic sacrifice experiences. Abraham’s would-be sacrifice of Isaac was w 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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 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 …
“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
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
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 —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 …
... 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 …
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
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 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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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
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 …
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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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. …
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 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
Mindfulness Wherever you find yourselfThere you are 2021. All rights reserved. ©createdbyDEEsign.com Written for today’s Word of the Day Challenge, the word is “self”. 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
His greatest mistake, her greatest redemption. Written for Shweta Suresh’s Six Word Story Prompt. The word is “mistake”. 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
LifeYou’ve thrown the yin-and-yangOf tears and laughterOf sorrow and joyOf downs and upsOf heartbreak and heart-wholeOf sickness and health Through it all you revealed to meMy strengthMy vulnerabilityMy resilienceMy truthMy authenticityMy bounce-back-ability Trade, I would not, your offeringsAccept, I have—vapid or lively—your givingsPrepared, I am, to live life wholeheartedly acceptingAll there is to livingIn such …
Dear Time, You bridge the continual sequencing of events and existence Did you see this tragedy forming? Bit by bit in irreversible succession compounding? Unfolding? In one moment connecting, yet past from present from future you’re disconnecting? Tick-tock … Tick-tock … Tick. Stealthily moving, sequentially You’re at the beginning and you’re at the end Not …
Love mistaken is hurt in waiting. 2021. © http://www.createdbyDEEsign.com All rights reserved. Written for Shweta Suresh’s Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. The word is “mistake.” Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
“Love one another, but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls”.Kahlil Gibran heart-eyes blinded by lovemasqueraded like rosessupple red petal fleshshriveled edges dried blood-stained fragile to the touchbreaking breaking uplives entangled separating heart from heart disconnecting intensity like physical cut detachinglike heart cardiac …
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Together let's focus on learning from our Father at His feet, as His dear children.
The Great Commission (Mt. 28:19-20)
Grace, hope and Truth for each day.
"Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know" Jeremiah 33:3
To raise a generation of lovers for Jesus Christ
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