The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump LIVING between inhales and exhales.
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BirthMONTH—Day 21: I Affirm Today to Level Up
Happy birthMONTH to me!
BirthMONTH—Day 20: I Affirm Today to Release
I affirm to release myself from what is done for it cannot be undone.
BirthMONTH—Day 19: I Affirm Today to Love the Way My Heart Knows How to Love
I will not make excuses for the way my heart loves I will love ❤️ honestly I will love ❤️ naturally I will love ❤️ completely I will love the way my heart knows how to love Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more …
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in homage nubian Queen©
nubian Queen… the season of homage to you is upon us, the earth rotates for an annual to honour you without fail, the blessings are counted the praises raised, a season of anniversary gone past and a new one ahead.
BirthMONTH—Day 18: I Affirm Today God My Most High
BirthMONTH affirmation: Letting God be my Most High.
Flower of the Day Challenge #28: Easter Lily
…received her on my birthday …she bloomed right on cue! Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. 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
BirthMONTH—Day 17: I Affirm Today NOT to Betray Myself
Until I begin being faithful to myself and embracing me in my totality, I will not attract the right people in my life or live my life from the core of my authentic self or fulfill my purpose.
BirthMONTH—Day 16: I Affirm Today Not to Compromise at My Heart’s Expense
I’m a healthier happier me when I speak and live what’s in my heart boldly and fiercely with kindness.
Breaking News: Jesus of Nazareth Has Been Crucified!
The crucifixion of Jesus Christ we now come to call “Good Friday”. How can this day be a “good” day? Because God was in it!
BirthMONTH—Day 15: I Affirm Today to Live IN Purpose | a Senryu
Why do I celebrate my birthday or do something meaningful to mark the day? It’s for one reason only: my birthday is a reminder of the moment in time that God designated as “mine”.
Today’s my BIRTHDAY—I Affirm Today to Stand in My Truth
It takes courage to be your unique authentic self, to be resolute in who you are at the core, to “do you” when everything else and everyone else around you screams at you to fit in a mold/in the status quo/in what is expected.
BirthMONTH—Day 13: I Affirm Today to Trust My Journey
Life is a journey, and we each have our unique way to move through it. But, no matter how different our journeys will be, we all will end life in the same way. Different journeys, similar destination. The state you’ll be in when you arrive at the destination is based on the choices you make …
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BirthMONTH—Day 12: I Affirm Today NOT to Base My Happiness on Externals
Basing your happiness on anyone besides yourself is giving people way too much power over your life. Period!
Life All In© published on Spillwords
My poem “Life All In” is published on Spillwords.com. Head on over there and show me/my art some love.
BirthMONTH—Day 11: I Affirm Today to Wear My Scars Like Beauty Marks
We all have scars. Whether visible—from physical wounds, or invisible—from soul wounds. Scars are the evidence and reminder of a wounding or a traumatic experience.
If Jesus Lived on Earth Today©
What if Jesus—in His physical form—stopped by to visit me today? What would I do? Invite Him in? What would I say? “Come on in. Take a seat. May I get you something to drink?” Or maybe I’d be too astounded to utter even one word. Maybe I’d just sit at his feet and wait for Him to speak.
Mid-Week Boost: Persevere!
The power of words—they can tear down or build up. The proceedings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing to the Supreme Court attests to this.
Flower of the Day Challenge #24: Yellow Hibiscus Haiku
Nature’s golden hues in yellow hibiscus. Sun on a stem 🌞🌻
Mid-Week Boost: Pray For Peace (1 month in)
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump. In the lyrics of Vince Gill, “let there be peace on earth and let it bring with me”.
Spring Breakthrough©
When Mother Nature is on her own timetable and ushers in spring blooms early.
Mid-Week Boost: Self-Talk
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump with positive self talk.
Smoke & Water© | a Haiku
Autumn smoky-orange Escapes across water’s glass Reflection, cascades Written in response to Ronovon’s Weekly Haiku Prompt inspired by the image above. 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! Feel free to “like” or drop a comment, I love hearing from you. You may start here👈 and …
Spring’s Dawning© | a Haiku
I’ve long admired the beauty of flowers that bloom in early spring. I moved from admiration to action and planted tulips and hyacinths for the very first time!! And now the first signs of life have emerged from beneath the cold earth. In my excitement an Haiku was born.
Sojourner Truth: Ain’t I A Woman? Tribute to Women’s History Month
If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down, all alone together women ought to be able to turn it rightside up again—Sojourner Truth
Eye Quadrille©
The dance of life!
Sunday Photo Reflection #25: Fruit Art
Photograph it or eat it?! Ate it!! 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! Feel free to “like” or drop a comment, I love hearing from you. You may start here👈 and for more subscribe to the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Sunday Photo Reflection #24: Tall Palms & Sunlight
Palms taller than high-rise building … … Sun gloriously bright! 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! Feel free to “like” or drop a comment, I love hearing from you. You may start here👈 and for more subscribe to the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
New Month Blessings
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Now more than ever, with the enormity of the crisis, let’s find hope in the blessings of a new month.
Shabbat Shalom: Prayer For Peace & Ukraine
Click👆to listen to audio of this post In light of what is taking place in Ukraine and its heart-rending and life-altering impact, I’ll pause the “What In God’s Name” series today to instead offer a prayer for peace. However, before the prayer I’d like to go back to a giant statue that was put up …
Creative Self-Expression [A Senryu]
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump. Let your creativity set you free.
Sunday Photo Reflection #23: Sunset, Nature’s Golden Glow
Sunset and moonrise—my favorite time of day. It reminds me that at what appears to be the end of one thing is the beginning of another.
Thelonious Monk: A Black History Musical Tribute to Jazz©
A tribute to Thelonious Monk, Bebop creator with founding jazz fathers Charlie (Bird) Parker and John Birks (Dizzy) Gillespi—a musical recipe in Black history.
Shabbat Shalom: What In God’s Name—Jehovah Nissi (Banner)
The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe (Proverbs 18:10). Jehovah Nissi—the God who is our Banner.
Spark of Madness©
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump healthy not only in body but mind.
Life Lessons in One-Liners©
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump with snappy reminders of lessons from life.
Flower of the Day Challenge #22: of Orchids & Snow
So we’re under a nor’easter with heavy snowfall. It’s cold but what a warmth in my heart this orchid is generating. She’s the first bloom of the season. From the dairy of a HappyOrchidMom Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? …
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Shabbat Shalom: What In God’s Name—Jehovah Rapha (Healing) with audio
The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe (Proverbs 18:10). Jehovah Rapha is the God who is present to heal in times of extremity and to redeem as the Word made flesh.
MLK Day 2022: The Dream Lives© [a Senryu]
In memoriam to Dr Martin Luther King Jnr. His dream lives on in every act aimed at justice, tolerance and peace.
Sunday Photo Reflection #22: Winter’s Beauty
As soon as the snow stopped falling I headed out to my fav park before others could disrupt the fallen-white-art of nature or wind could shake the fluffy flakes off tree branches and just basked in the beauty of fresh-fallen snow.
Letting Go (a Senryu)
Holding on from fear. When you know that it’s over, Let go of the fear. 2022 ©createdbyDEEsignAll rights reserved Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Ode to The Lady & Her Fighter
👆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© | a Haiku
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
Pay Day© [A Haibun]
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 …
Endemic Flora© Haiku
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 …
Chrysanthemums© | aHaiku
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
Nature’s Cloud Serenade© Haiku
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 …
Bees Bonanza© Haiku
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
Six Word Story: Secret
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
Simple Love©
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 …
Outwitted©
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 …
Love Fell On Me©
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 …
Love Jones©
... 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 …
Another Blog Accomplishment—200 Posts!
I made it to 200 posts y’all!!!! Yippeee 🎉🥳🎊 Glad I reached this milestone on this beautiful post on the joy of gardening. I really wish to use the moment of this accomplishment to thank YOU! Yes, YOU! The YOU who take the time to stop in on this space The YOU who choose to …
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 …
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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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
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 👈
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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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: #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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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, …
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
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