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we are JamaiCAN, we CAN rise again — a tribute poem for Jamaica ©Dawn Minott
A tribute poem for Jamaica post Hurricane Melissa (category 5) which devastated the country.
A Prayer For Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa ©Dawn Minott
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.
David & The Bully ©Dawn Minott
Beforeword: You may be familiar with the Bible story of a young shepherd boy, David, who defeated a mighty giant, Giant, 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, …
Gucci Cross: written by Fragile Dogubo, recited by Cherry Paul Ede
Grateful for the old rugged cross! Nothing boogie about it.
5th Blogiversary: Shared Moments| a Haibun
Words: the beauty of shared moments.
The Taste of Memory ©Dawn Minott
Memory—connecting present to past.
He Hears Me ©Dawn Minott
God hears me louder in the silence.
Enough ©Dawn Minott
Living silence – a silence that breathes and holds life.
The interval, or: A rengay ©️Dawn Minott
Rengay—two minds working in synchronicity to create a single piece of art!
Rain ©Dawn Minott
A return to those simple days, where rain was enough to dream, enough to rest, enough to believe.
Énouement ©Dawn Minott
I will never be able to turn back and tell my past self the fullness of what I now behold
Travelogue—The Mountains of Palm Springs ©Dawn Minott | a Haiku Series
Watching the Palm Springs Santa Rosa Mountains transform with the sun, shifting beauty from morning to dusk.
Ancient Prayers for Today’s Cares: PRAISE ©Dawn Minott
Mary’s prayer, a song of awe and gratitude, praising God’s mercy, justice, and faithfulness for all generations.
Simple Love ©️Dawn Minott
The simplicity of love.
Ancient Prayers for Today’s Cares: JESUS ©Dawn Minott
Jesus’ prayer is a timeless intercession for our protection, holiness, and unity, so the world may see God’s love.
Ancient Prayers for Today’s Cares: DELIVERANCE ©Dawn Minott
A bold appeal for God’s deliverance, offered so that His power and glory would be known to all.
Ancient Prayers for Today’s Cares: FAVOR ©Dawn Minott
A prayer for God’s mercy, guidance, and favor before stepping into a bold mission.
Ancient Prayers for Today’s Cares: FORGIVENESS ©Dawn Minott
David’s prayer in Psalm 51 is a raw confession and a plea for God’s mercy, cleansing, and a renewed heart.
Ancient Prayers for Today’s Cares: MORE ©Dawn Minott
The prayer of Jabez is a bold request for God’s blessing, guidance, protection, and expansion.
The AWEdacity of You ©Dawn Minott
You don’t have to be fixed. You don’t have to be more. You have the AWEdacity to simply be.
Unchanged ©Dawn Minott
A limerick of wishes.
The Introvert & the Mask ©Dawn Minott
The mask is like a superpower, not to disguise but to buffer.
The best compliment is knowing your work inspires someone else’s…
If ever you find yourself cracked, fragmented, or shattered, you are in a place to be remade.
Introverted ©Dawn Minott
Don’t mistake reservation for lackluster. Sincerely, an Introvert
Dear Future Me—When You Get There ©Dawn Minott
Dear Future Me. If you ever feel distant from your WHY, let this letter be your compass.
On Spillwords — Life Lessons! ©️Dawn Minott
My poem’s found a brand-new spot. Spillwords picked it up, oh yes. I’m feelin’ proud, I must confess.
Midweek Boost: Play The Game of Life ©Dawn Minott
Life is a play that does not allow rehearsals
Soul Cry: Hiraeth! ©️Dawn Minott | Loop Poetry with audio
Hiraeth: an unaccountable homesickness for a place you’ve never visited.
More Than Enough ©Dawn Minott |with audio
You are and have more than enough for what you’ve been called to do!
The Return—The Bronzes Speak: “Omawale” ©Dawn Minott
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.
Protest Art ©Dawn Minott |Senryū
Art is a powerful tool that activists and movements use to convey their messages, build awareness, and motivate people to take action.
My Roots, My Crown, My Hair-a-tage ©️Dawn Minott |in honor of National Crown Day, July 3rd
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.
The Wall They Couldn’t See ©Dawn Minott
Longer than China’s wall. But never longer in textbooks—because what conquerors don’t understand, they erase!
In Memory’s Garden ©Dawn Minott
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,
Journey to Excellence ©Dawn Minott
You don’t stop learning because you grow old. You grow old because you stop learning.
Free Not Free ©Dawn Minott
Freedom Day in the USA!!
God Blesses the Child Who Hurts ©Dawn Minott |with audio
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.
Father ©Dawn Minott |an Abecedarian
Happy Fathers’ Day from A to Z
Whole Meets Whole (The Nutrients of Love) ©Dawn Minott
When whole meets whole, you bring your 100, and I raise you mine.
Back Home ©Dawn Minott
The memory of your touch? It still lingers like perfume in a room you just left.
Me And God Got Back Together ©Dawn Minott | with audio video
Rediscovering God’s unwavering love.
In The Frame ©Dawn Minott |Spoken Word Poem
For centuries, they missed the message. Called the canvas satire, mockery disguised in oil and linen. But truth don’t die—it waits.
WELCOME: WHY I CREATED THIS BLOG
Welcome. This blog provides a space for my voice to be heard.
The Turtle, The Moon and The Plane ©Dawn Minott |a Limerick
The race is not for the swift but the steadfast!
Stay Single Till Then ©Dawn Minott
Stay single until you find a love that is real, intentional, healing, and worthy.
From His Side ©Dawn Minott
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).
Dot The “i” of LiFE ©Dawn Minott
Life’s simple pleasures.
Memorial Day in Gratitude ©Dawn Minott
For service given unselfishly, thank you!
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.
darkness ©Dawn Minott for Mental Health Awareness Month| with audio
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!
Daughter ©Dawn Minott
A bold, desperate, and unshakeable faith earned her the bestowal of “daughter”—used only ONCE by Jesus!
Do You!? ©️Dawn Minott
Defining yourself by roles, titles, or societal expectations is not the same as truly knowing your identity.
Power In Quiet Strength ©Dawn Minott — Tribute To My Mom |Quatrain with audio
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 ©Dawn Minott
She’s not the one to chase if you’re still running from yourself!
When the Contacts Go Quiet ©Dawn Minott
Life is fragile. I knew it. But now I feel it—in every quiet reminder that I am still here and they are not.
Love ©Dawn Minott |birthMONTH, Week 5
Love is not just a feeling—it’s a way of living.
Dear Mother Earth ©Dawn Minott | a Haibun for Earth Day
There’s no Planet-B, cherish Mother Earth.
Intimacy ©Dawn Minott |birthMONTH, Week 4
Intimacy with God is not about perfection. It’s available to each of us—right now, right where we are.
The Easter Trilogy: Sunday Speaks—He Is Risen! ©Dawn Minott
Sunday speaks, and the grave has no reply. Easter!
Featured on Spillwords: Sunday Speaks©Dawn Minott
My poem, “Sunday Speaks” which focuses on Jesus’ resurrection was showcased in a dedicated featured post by Dagmara and the team over at Spillwords.
The Easter Trilogy: Saturday Was Silent ©Dawn Minott
God holds His breath before He speaks the loudest word.
Repost: God’s SO Love—Blessed Easter
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 …
The Easter Trilogy: Friday, The Longest Night ©Dawn Minott
All creation watched the crucifixion, wondering if hope itself died on Friday.
Reblog / Collaborature
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
Happy Birthday to Me! Dear Younger Me ©Dawn Minott
When did you last reach back for your younger self?!
Restoration ©Dawn Minott |birthMONTH, Week 3
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.
HOLY WEEK: The Last Week to Easter
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/
Praise ©Dawn Minott |birthMONTH, Week 2
Praise is more than celebration—it’s surrender, trust, and presence.
Abundance ©Dawn Minott |birthMONTH, Week 1
Abundance is already present in our lives.
birthMONTH Celebration—Overview ©Dawn Minott
As I celebrate my birthMONTH this year, I invite you to join me in a journey of renewal and restoration.
We Are Golden ©Dawn Minott | closing Women’s History Month 2025
We are whole—Strong. Unshaken.Shaped by history’s hands, fired in the kiln of time.But when the weight of patriarchy pressed too hard—Cracks appeared. What does the world do with women it tries to break?It tries to— Dismiss them.Silence them.Bury them. They say once something fractures,it can never be the same again.That the scars will always tell …
Continue reading We Are Golden ©Dawn Minott | closing Women’s History Month 2025
Imperfectly Perfect ©Dawn Minott
Affirmation of self-acceptance and confidence, celebrating the beauty of individuality beyond societal standards.
Undecided ©Dawn Minott |a Shadorma
When Mother Nature decides to create no “either/or” but both!
God Stopped! Shabbat Shalom ©Dawn Minott
God started it. He stopped working. Sabbath is for rest and worship.
Poetry: Evidence of Life | World Poetry Day 2025 ©Dawn Minott
Even in fading, words leave proof of their existence.
Nowruz—Spring’s Arrival ©Dawn Minott
Welcome Spring!!
Stay Surprise-able ©Dawn Minott
Allow life to surprise you!
The King On The Edge ©Dawn Minott |with audio visual
Heaven is poised, the King is ready, the world stands at the brink of eternity.
Becoming ©Dawn Minott |Women’s History Month
A reflection on resilience, growth, and transformation.
Breaking Glass Ceiling ©Dawn Minott |Happy International Women’s Day [March 8]
Women’s rights, the cost of progress, and the unbreakable will to rise.
Planetary Parade ©Dawn Minott |a #Shadorma
Cosmic motion in the night sky.
Zero Sum Game in Love or Life ©️Dawn Minott | for Women’s History Month
The zero-sum game in love is always lose-lose, never win-win. 100% or nothing. Love measured in fractions isn’t love at all because — Love demands presence, not pretense; commitment, not calculation. When one must lose for the other to win, both hearts bear the cost. True love, like true success, multiplies rather than divides, expands …
Continue reading Zero Sum Game in Love or Life ©️Dawn Minott | for Women’s History Month
I Can Only Imagine ©Dawn Minott
Beforeword: This piece was commissioned by a bride who was renewing her wedding vows and wanted a piece to cover her walk down the aisle. It was to start with visualizing her love relationship with God, then the love relationship between her and her husband and culminate in imagining what it would be like to …
Black Don’t Crack ©Dawn Minott | Black History Celebration, with audio
Black sisters, our beautiful is black!
📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Spillwords Newsletter Feature ©Dawn Minott
When your work is praised and recognized as “remarkable” and “exceptional”!!!
Midweek Boost: Embrace the Shifts ©Dawn Minott
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 In The Way We Know ©Dawn Minott
The quiet strength of love.
You! ©Dawn Minott|for Black History Month
Not bound by rules the world once drew, imperfectly perfect is perfectly you!
I Am Enough! on Spillwords ©Dawn Minott
A declaration of self-worth, unapologetically claiming space and authenticity in a world rushing to erase diversity.
Shades of Black ©Dawn Minott | Black History Month
Celebrating shades of blackness, strength and spirit, ever strong!
Overcome: Love Lives Loud ©Dawn Minott |a Dectina Refrain
Love is in the air, or is it?!
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.
In Her Memory, We Live ©Dawn Minott
Living to embrace each moment fully.
I Am Enough ©Dawn Minott |Black History Month
A declaration of self-worth, unapologetically claiming space and authenticity in a world rushing to erase diversity.
If These Walls Could Talk ©Dawn Minott
Soul of home found in family dinners, lullabies and even the arguments that soften with time.
Life Lessons ©Dawn Minott
Life lessons drawn from Charlie Chaplin.
Martin Luther King Day ©️Dawn Minott
Like Martin Luther King: “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear”. His words are oh so relevant in these times: “I’m concerned about a better World. I’m concerned about justice; I’m concerned about brotherhood and sisterhood; I’m concerned about truth. And when one is concerned about that, …
This Old House, This Old Year ©Dawn Minott
Step into the new year ready to build with love, hope, and strength.
New Chapter ©Dawn Minott
365 opportunities to make a difference in the spaces where purpose meets the pulsating of fresh start.
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