The new year will bring us 365 opportunities, how will we use them?!
Tag: #creative writing
JamaiCAN: The Will That Refuses to Quit ©Dawn Minott
From Cool Runnings to a historic bobsleigh win a day after Jimmy Cliff’s passing, this is about the will that keeps showing up.
Your Future Is Starving For You ©Dawn Minott
Tomorrow’s you is waiting for the true you to show up—authentic, unapologetic, bold!
The interval, or: A rengay ©️Dawn Minott
Rengay—two minds working in synchronicity to create a single piece of art!
Travelogue: La Quinta—A Retreat for the Soul ©Dawn Minott
Rest, reflection, and renewal are the most valuable gifts we can give ourselves.
Echoes of A Silent City ©Dawn Minott
The unexpected ways a city can speak—even when it’s silent.
Introverted ©Dawn Minott
Don’t mistake reservation for lackluster. Sincerely, an Introvert
Midweek Boost: Life’s Rescue Plan ©Dawn Minott
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge to get over the hump.
Midweek Boost: Laughter ©Dawn Minott
Laughter is the only emotion that cannot be forced or faked for long.
A Table Set With Words ©Dawn Minott |a Haibun
Just a menu set of words, plain but sincere.
More Than Enough ©Dawn Minott |with audio
You are and have more than enough for what you’ve been called to do!
The Gift Leads The Way ©Dawn Minott |a Haibun with audiovisual
A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.” — Proverbs 18:16 (NKJV)
The Quiet Strength of Later ©Dawn Minott |a Haibun
Waiting is a quiet strength, the courage to pause long enough to discern, to seek light.
Shabbat Shalom: The God of Piece ©Dawn Minott
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.
To Hurt IS To Steal ©Dawn Minott
Conversations were awkward at first. But slowly, honesty grew. They showed up. They listened. They prayed.
Honoring the Life of George Floyd, 5 Years Later: I Can’t Breathe ©Dawn Minott |with audio
George Floyd your life mattered. Your death sparked a movement. We will not forget.
Cleared for Takeoff: A Welcome for the Women Who Lead ©Dawn Minott
A testament to resilience, faith, and the evolving role of women in the body of Christ.
Organically Grown Smile: Flash Fiction ©️Dawn Minott
A playful flash fiction about timing, charm, and the little surprises that make a big city feel human.
Easter: More Than Bunnies & Chocolate ©Dawn Minott
Easter is about conquering sin, defeating death, and offering new life!
Jamaica: Travelogue 4—birthMONTH 2025 ©Dawn Minott
A rich mosaic of Jamaican culture, flavor, nature, and nostalgia.
A Gastronomy Discovery in Ocho Rios, Jamaica—birthMONTH 2025 Travelogue 3 ©Dawn Minott
There are the 5 love languages, then there’s Jamaican food the 6th love language!
Pretty Close, Jamaica—birthMONTH 2025 Travelogue 2 ©Dawn Minott
It’s that time again—when I quench my wanderlust with my annual birthMONTH explorations.
UPDATE//Convergence of Severe Weather and Aviation ©Dawn Minott
UPDATE: What a difference 5 days make. After experiencing a horrifying flight during a windstorm, four aborted landings, today was a picture-perfect landing!! #Grateful
Sabbath is a Blessing |a Poem ©️Dawn Minott
Sabbath—a sacred rhythm calling all to restoration, justice, and peace.
Da Curls In My Hair ©Dawn Minott |Black History Month |with video
Black hair is black resistance. Black hair has a uniquely meaningful history as a symbol of survival, resistance and celebration and as such is an important part of Black history.
Smoothest Heist ©️Dawn Minott
Stealing back freedom, redemption, and eternal life through love and sacrifice.
The Morning Chase: Encounters on the Run ©Dawn Minott
The unexpected encounter that added a twist to my daily dash.
Spillwords: Spotlight On Writer
Spillwords highlights my craft! #grateful
You Are My Home ©Dawn Minott |with audio
Your foundation is not in where you live or what you own.
Midweek Boost ©Dawn Minott
BOOST! Be true to who you are.
Midweek Boost ©Dawn Minott
God cannot bless who you pretend to be.
Thought: The Final Frontier ©️Dawn Minott
Thoughts in their purest form are the final frontier of our personhood.
The Lost Art of Listening ©Dawn Minott
Listen—give attention in order to hear.
The Landing: Jamaica Travelogue ©Dawn Minott
The excitement of flying into Jamaica.
God Is, Love Unconditionally ©Dawn Minott
Jesus Messiah, the Son of God yet as human as brother and friend
Peacocks & Palace ©Dawn Minott |Greece Travelogue (Part 2)
The beauty of peacocks from Cyprus to Crete, colorful and ethereal.
Oia: A Dream Come True ©Dawn Minott | Greece Travelogue (Part I)
The mesmerizing beauty and unforgettable experiences of the iconic Greek island, Santorini!
You Are Missing From Me ©Dawn Minott |with audio
When I say I miss you, I mean I miss the part of me that you are!
It’s Raining … Suicide ©️Dawn Minott |Mental Health Awareness
Suicide prevention 2023: “Creating hope through action”.
Poetry Was ©Dawn Minott |World Poetry Day 2024
Before the written word, poetry was.
Freedom Ad ©️Dawn Minott | a Shadorma for Black History Month
Up until the end of the Civil War, more than 200,000 ads to recapture enslaved people who walked away from slavery were published in American newspapers.
Free At Last©Dawn Minott
The enterprise of enslavement lasted for more than 400 years. A history of barbarity and also a history of awe-inspiring courage.
Midweek Boost: Relationship Choices ©Dawn Minott
You are the choices you make.
Blue Christmas ©️Dawn Minott| with audio
It’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help.
Child of God! ©Dawn Minott | an Abecedarian, with audio
What’s your status? Not what’s on social media feeds or catchy one liners on time-elapsed stories. Your status now and always will be child of God!
Wobble ©Dawn Minott
Wobble your way to a packed dance floor!
Advent ©Dawn Minott
Amidst the flickering candles and hushed prayers, Advent whispers: serve and be of service.
Thanksgiving Reflections ©️Dawn Minott
Reflecting in gratitude on life.
Midweek Boost: Seize the Day ©Dawn Minott
Carpe diem — seize the day!
A Creative Soul’s Embrace ©Dawn Minott | with audio
A creative soul's embrace of poetry, of prose, of words, interlace.
Sweet Nostalgia: Sundays, Ice Cream & Childhood Memories in Jamaica ©Dawn Minott |with audio
Simple pleasures, treasured memories of childhood.
Shabbat Shalom: Who Is A Christian?
How can you identify someone who is a Christian?
Living Hyphenated©️ Dawn Minott | a sexain
The complexity of life can feel like living hyphenated.
In Loving Memory of Peace ©Dawn Minott
It’s time to turn up our inner/personal Peace ☮️ volume.
Who’s Behind You ©️Dawn Minott |a Senryu
Fear not what is before you when those who care are behind you.
The Moment I Realized—Transformation is Self-Sacrificing ©️Dawn Minott
Self-transformation is achieved through self-sacrifice and a dogged determination to change.
dot the “i” of LiFE ©Dawn Minott
Dotting the ‘i’ of LiFE is paying detailed attention to and appreciating the small things.
Midweek Boost: Positive Self-Talk ©Dawn Minott
In every heart, in every mind, is a treasure of great worth.
Midweek Boost: Mistakes? Make Them! ©Dawn Minott
Embrace the brilliance making mistakes.
Words of Wisdom from Barbie, the movie ©Dawn Minott
Words of wisdom from Barbie, the movie.
Mid-Week Boost: Begin Again
You can start again!
Henna: birthMONTH celebration ©Dawn Minott
For over 5000 years, the art of henna—also called mehndi in Hindi and Urdu—has been practiced in various parts of the world including Africa. This temporary decorative art is used on hands and feet and usually reserved for the celebration of special occasions such as weddings and birthdays. As this is my birthMONTH (April) celebration …
Mid-Week Boost: Trust Yourself
Midweek recharge to get over the hump.
Today’s My Birthday—I’m Enough ©Dawn Minott
Happy birthday to me!
Resurrection Sunday: The Master Key ©Dawn Minott |with audio
Friday there was sorrow. Saturday was silent. But Sunday is coming and indeed it is here—RESURRECTION morning. Blessed Easter.
Shabbat Shalom: The Sacrifice ©Dawn Minott
Easter Saturday is silent. Easter Sunday is coming.
Flower of the Day Challenge #54: Ravishing Red Rose
Red red rose!!
Mid-Week Boost: Don’t Stop Striving @Dawn Minott
The best of yet to come. Don’t stop striving.
Mid-Week Boost: Your Kind of Beautiful
You’re your own kind of beautiful.
Education Power @Dawn Minott |International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade (25 March)
By teaching the history of slavery we can guard against its legacy of racism.
Mid-Week Boost: Stay Inspired @Dawn Minott
Never stop creating.
Mid-Week Boost: Is It Worth It?
If it’s worth it. It’s worth waiting.
Tulips in Winter @Dawn Minott |Haiku series
Tulips’ peaceful defiance to winter’s stronghold.
Happy International Women’s Day 2023: Equity Embraces ©Dawn Minott
Equity means creating an inclusive world. We can each play a part.
Mid-Week Boost: Be You
Be who you are. Say what you feel.
Still ©Dawn Minott |a Senryu
Still in love with you.
Unbought and Unbossed ©Dawn Minott |a Gwawdodyn Byr for Black History Month, with audio
Undeterred, glass ceiling-breaker!
Mid-Week Boost: Life Lessons
Life is a master teacher.
Mid-Week Boost: Be Gentle With Yourself
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge to get over the hump being gentler with you. Happy hump day!
AFRICA in My Heart ©Dawn Minott |for Black History Month, with audio
She is … Africa on my heart
What the World Needs is Love ©Dawn Minott
Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
Conquest of Paradise ©️Dawn Minott |a Shadorma for Black History Month
In 1492, the year Christopher Columbus made landfall on an island in the Caribbean—and the waves of European exploration, conquest and settlement that followed—it started a massive global exploitation of indigenous populations from Africa to the Americas with spin-off consequences that still reverberate in the lives of black and brown peoples today.
Mid-Week Boost: Color Changes Things
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge—add a little color, brighten up the dark patches to get over the hump. Happy hump day!
Folding Chair ©️Dawn Minott | a Shadorma for Black History Month
Black resistance means creating space to be heard and seen.
Flower of the Day Challenge #54: Plainly Gorgeous Orchid, 1st Bloom
this orchid mom is exuberant yet again because one more of my other babies is blooming yet again! She’s my oldest, just over 5 years old!!!!
Mid-week Boost: You Have Presence
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to relook at yourself and recharge to get over the hump. Happy hump day!
Mid-Week Boost: It’s Gonna Be A Good Day
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge to get over the hump. Happy hump day. It’s a good day!!
Souled Out for Change©️by Dawn Minott: A Tribute Poem for Dr Martin Luther King on his 94th Birthday
Some kings rule from iron thronesDisconnected from community realityYou’re the King who served from humanity’s throneWho dreamed not in black or whiteWho envisioned instead a world inclusiveYour voice, your vision a great void fillingSpeaking the language of the unheardInspiration to persevere, to never stop dreamingSummoning collective longings and eternal hopesFor a nation by its noblest …
Flower of the Day Challenge #53: Helleborus x Hybridus—Black Beauty
… also referred to as 'Dark and Handsome' or 'Black swan'. Mother Nature totally rocks with flowers in the full range of the color spectrum including black!!! Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt 2023 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 …
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Life Lived in Poetry©️Dawn Minott |with audio
Before-word: Life is line upon line of experiences grouped together like stanzas, arranged like verses in a script // expressed with voice, diction, sound, rhythm, meter // understood through figures of speech, symbolism, allegory, imagery // structured in syntax and scheme // with strong, accurate, interesting words, deliberately chosen to give meaning to life — LIFE LIVED IN POETRY.
Springtime Bunny© |with audio
It’s spring time I’m abounding with joy There’s a cute little bunny that drops by the garden each spring He’s an elusive frisky little fella Ears always at attention, pointed straight up to sky like soldier resolute to flight, not fight At best I’ve managed only to stare longingly at “His Royal Cuteness” Face pressed …
Mid-Week Boost: Bend Not Break
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge to get over the hump. Be flexible enough to bend. Happy hump day!
You, Me, We ©Dawn Minott
“Ubuntu” is part of the Zulu phrase "Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu", which literally means that a person is a person through other people.
Small Talk: A Tale in the Park©️
As I’m on the final-final days of leave and the NY weather has been unseasonably mild, I decided to take my reading to the outside. I strolled to my favorite park, just across the street from home, and chose a bench facing the river to perch. I perched because much of the bench remains wet …
Mid-week Boost: Positivity
Positive thinking and optimism.
Roots©️ | an Idyll Haibun
Boots worn laid in waste Till nature took it over Unexpectedly
Page 1 of 365 in the Book of 2023
Happy New Year 2023
1 Day©️: Countdown to 2023
A numerological countdown to 2023 …
Mid-week Boost: The Power of Yet
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge—employ the power of YET—to get over the hump. Happy hump day!
‘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.
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