Tag: #joy

Advent ©Dawn Minott

On By Dawn MinottIn Poetry6 Comments
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In the quiet cradle of Advent, time folds upon itself, weaving the delicate fabric of the now and the not-yet.

It’s a balance of anticipation, where our faith finds its rhythm, seeking balance in the tension that defines this sacred season against the heart wrenching upheavals of the world.

We live life within this delicate equilibrium—a pilgrimage through the sacred corridors of waiting and hoping while serving others.

As we go about our days leading up to what the Christian world celebrate as the birthday of Jesus, the Messiah, let’s cast aside the cloak of denial and indifference.

Our world is in big trouble. There’s no denying this.

The season’s call is not to escape but to show up and do what we can to make a difference in the lives around us. No good deed is too small.

So, let Advent be our guide, teaching us the live in relevance in the present, and the courage to embrace the unknown that awaits in the not-yet.

In this sacred tension, we discover the beauty of our faith.

Afterword: Advent, derived from the Latin word adventus meaning “coming,” refers to the Christian church calendar’s preparatory phase for both commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and anticipating His Second Coming. In Western churches, Advent initiates on the Sunday closest to November 3rd—that’s today, December 3. 

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Hello December ©Dawn Minott

On By Dawn MinottIn Poetry25 Comments

How is it possible that this is December?
It feels like we skipped o’er months, I just don’t remember
Or is that time has changed its passing,
Moving faster and faster into everlasting?

Well, like it or not this is December
It’s time to decorate, celebrate, create experiences to remember
Before too long ‘twill be one more year that’s quickly passing
And I’ll be writing another poem about time moving into everlasting

So, ode to you last month of the year—December
To yule tides, Christmas delight, under-mistletoe kissing to remember
It’s time for cheer, with family and friends, gifts of love we’ll be passing
Creating unforgettable memories to live on forever in the everlasting

Happy December!

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Decorate© | a Haiku

On By Dawn MinottIn Interior Design & Decor, Poetry16 Comments

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 www.createdbyDEEsign.com
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Flower of the Day Challenge #9: Rose

On By Dawn MinottIn Photo Reflection6 Comments
Raindrops on rose petals
I hope these will bring a little joy 🤩 to your day today

Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt.

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Flower of the Day Challenge #8: Orchids

On By Dawn MinottIn Photo Reflection14 Comments

I LOVE orchids!

They are an exquisite combination of class and elegance, adding beauty to any space.

It took me awhile to get the hang of keeping orchids alive and getting them to rebloom. Now that I have, I find so much joy in ‘raising’ my orchid babies.

I hope these bring a little joy to your day today.

Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Also contributing to Fandango’s One Word Challenge, today’s word is combination.

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In creative solidarity, Dee (orchid mom)😉

Autumn©: A Novelinee

On By Dawn MinottIn Poetry27 Comments

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.

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The Novelinee poetic form (a 9 line stanza poem overlaid with rhyme sequence: a,b,a,b,c,d,c,d,d) written for dVerse where Laura was the host. Not sure if I got the stresses right but I challenged myself to write a new poetic form which I enjoyed. I’m also new to dVerse and hope to be back here again.

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Flower of the Day Challenge #6

On By Dawn MinottIn Photo Reflection14 Comments

It was worth the almost 2-hours drive to the farm to share with you this sunflower beauty to bring a little joy to your day today.

Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt.

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Interior Decorating #2: Christmas Tree Makeover

On By Dawn MinottIn Interior Design & DecorLeave a comment

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 the tree up and extend my decorating joy all year long. And voila! So was born the valentine-tree© followed by the spring-tree©.

Valentine-tree

Lord knows we need to create joy in all the ways we can to counter the negativity of this pandemic.

Spring-tree

Decked with paper flowers, butterflies, dragonflies and Easter eggs, the tree was transformed into a wonderful world of spring indoors. It’s a welcoming place to sit and enjoy a cup of tea or to read.

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In creative solidarity, Dee