In love with love.
Tag: Poetry
Change With Grace ©Dawn Minott
Change is the only constant in life, embrace it because that’s where magic happens. ✨
The Loneliest Days ©Dawn Minott
The loneliest days are when I’m alone and missing you!
Midweek Boost—A Senryu: Change With Purpose ©Dawn Minott
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump purposefully.
Lovers ©Dawn Minott
The birth of love between souls destined to be together.
Show Up 100! ©️Dawn Minott
I show up for myself 100% committed. Period!
The Pain We Bear ©Dawn Minott
In our wounds, our stories are shown.
Belonging ©Dawn Minott |Mental Health Awareness
Belonging—where heart finds its echo, its chorus, its harmonious resonance.
Mental Health Awareness ©Dawn Minott |a Haibun
Mental health, the compass guiding our way, In its embrace, we find strength to face each day.
Lessons in brOKenness ©️Dawn Minott | Mental Health Awareness
It’s in being brOKen we learn to free our authentic self, restored to live boundlessly free.
Tribute to POETRY ©Dawn Minott |with audio
Long before the written text, poetry existed. It was the reciting to memorize genealogy, laws and culture. It was the verbal incantation of hymns, love songs and chants. It was the conveyor of prayers, stories, historical accounts, and instructions for everyday living.
Love’s Folly ©Dawn Minott
… another heart learning to beat alone in the aftermath of love’s folly!
A Birthday to New Year Blessing ©Dawn Minott
I love birthdays. The more I have, the longer I live.
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!
Dear Mother Earth ©Dawn Minott | a Haibun for Earth Day
There’s no Planet-B, cherish Mother Earth.
Nature Poem: Eclipse Wonder ©Dawn Minott |with audio
Awe-inspiring beauty and profound collective experience of a solar eclipse.
Not Old, Evolving My Dear—Ode to my Birthday ©Dawn Minott
I once said to my sister: “I’m getting old”. She said “you’re evolving”.
I Am Her ©Dawn Minott
A journey of self-discovery to embrace individuality and self-worth.
Strangers’ Embrace ©Dawn Minott
In time two perfect strangers find a world of meaning in each other.
Saturday was Silent—The Last Week to Easter ©Dawn Minott |with audio
Easter reminds us Jesus conquered death so we can have life and have it MORE ABUNDANTLY!!
Love From Two Sides ©Dawn Minott
This poem is a testament to the resiliency of the heart. It loves, it breaks yet love again and again like it won’t be broken. That’s why I’m in love with love.
Unity in Diversity ©Dawn Minott
There can be unity in diversity.
A Living Epitaph ©Dawn Minott
In the quiet of the morning mist,Amidst the whispers of the wind,Lies the truth of life’s sweet twist,Where presence reigns over treasure’s din For the Lord, in His infinite grace,Values not the wealth we amass,But the moments shared, face to face,With Him, our loved ones, till the last In the embrace of family ties,More precious …
MAMA Africa© (for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination)
A poetic remembrance of the transatlantic slavery trade and the ensuing racial discrimination that influences the lives of people of African descent up to today.
Poetry Was ©Dawn Minott |World Poetry Day 2024
Before the written word, poetry was.
Hello Spring ©Dawn Minott
Winter's grip loosens its icy hold to usher in spring’s rain and rebirth.
Soul’s Song ©Dawn Minott
Not every place you fit in is where you belong.
Authentic Unveiling: True Beauty ©Dawn Minott
The beauty of living authentically, embracing the freedom to be your true self.
Time Won©
A lot to say, little time to write it all.
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.
Jamaica Day: Authentic and Unique… A Fi Wi TREND A Dweet’ ©Dawn Minott
Jamaica Day is celebrated annually on the last Friday of February!
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.
Shades of Black ©Dawn Minott | Black History Month
Shades of blackness, beauty's song, strength and spirit, ever strong!
WELCOME: WHY I CREATED THIS BLOG
Hey there! I’m Dee. Welcome! Thanks for dropping by. Why I created this blog? Short answer: To provide a space for my voice to be heard. Why I write declaration:I will be brave, my voice will not die within me unexpressed and unheard. This is therefore a brave and intentional space for creative self-expression. I …
Ode to Da Curls In My Hair ©Dawn Minott |for Black History Month, with audio
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.
The Vision Is Sure ©Dawn Minott
The promise, though delayed, will surely come. Wait!
Harriet Tubman—Celebrating Black History ©Dawn Minott
Harriet Tubman, the "Moses of her people," endured enslavement, broke free, dedicated herself to guiding others to liberty.
The Barbados Chattel House: Celebrating Black History ©Dawn Minott
Chattel house, movable property, were the first homes freed slaves could own in Barbados,
Black Don’t Crack ©Dawn Minott | Black History Celebration, with audio
Black sisters, our beautiful is black!
Happy Black History Month 2024 ©Dawn Minott
Spotlighting the richness of art infused with the African, Caribbean, and the Black American lived experiences.
black history IS ©Dawn Minott |a sexain for Black History Month, with audio
Honoring black history—the triumphs and struggles, the innovations and the artistic, cultural, social and political achievements. Black resistance.
Two As One In Love ©Dawn Minott
Two lives entwined together as one. Two as one in love.
Hold Love ©Dawn Minott |a Septolet
When love falls on you, hold on to it.
Love Triangle ©Dawn Minott | a Shadorma
Some days it’s me, my phone, my bed — the perfect love triangle.
Right One, Wrong Time ©Dawn Minott | Senryu Series
To love is something. To be loved by who you love is everything.
Midweek Boost: Askew ©Dawn Minott
Life’s quirky pleasures!!!
What’s Old Is New ©Dawn Minott
There’s nothing new under the sun. What has been will be again. What’s old wil be new again.
Unlocked Thoughts Written ©Dawn Minott
“Unlocked Thoughts Written” is the journey from thoughts to written words, a journey of self discovery, a journey of life discovery, a journey.
Old Man Winter ©Dawn Minott | Haiku
The magic of winter!
REBLOG: ‘Blend In? For What?!’ by Dawn Minott
Thanks to David for reblogging my poem “Blend In? For What?!” Don’t diminish your shine to blend inWhen you were made to be outstandingIn a world of conformity for belongingMove in the rhythm of … REBLOG: ‘Blend In? For What?!’ by Dawn Minott
Ode to Muse ©Dawn Minott
What/who is your muse, your inspiration? What do you do when you lose your muse?
Happy Birthday Dr Martin Luther King | The Dream: Justice Eternal Flame ©Dawn Minott
Tribute to the legacy of Dr. King's teachings on nonviolence, and dream for inclusive and just society.
Echoes of Surrender ©Dawn Minott
Surrender expectations.
Blend In? For What?! ©Dawn Minott
You were born standout, embrace your uniqueness.
Life’s Script ©Dawn Minott
Reminder: though folks may gamble against you, it’s not their plots that matter, it’s the Master’s plan for your life.
Don’t Waste Your Wait ©Dawn Minott
Every moment is a stepping stone toward your becoming.
Happy New Year 2024 ©Dawn Minott
New year is but a canvas, a chance to paint the hues of your soul.
New Chapter ©Dawn Minott
365 opportunities to make a difference in the spaces where purpose meets the pulsating of fresh start.
‘Twas The Days After Christmas ©Dawn Minott
…and just like that, Christmas is over. Or, is it?! What if we kept the spirit of Christmas with us all year!!
Blue Christmas ©️Dawn Minott| with audio
It’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help.
The Eternal Gift of Christmas ©Dawn Minott
A gift eternal, in a manger’s quiet shrine.
Heart Entangled In Waiting ©Dawn Minott
The complexities of love, and the enduring ache experienced in the waiting.
Ocean ©Dawn Minott | a Dectina Refrain
Oceanic serenades, a soothing embrace of cleansing waves and radiant sunshine.
Love’s Choice ©Dawn Minott
The true strength of love lies in the conscious choice to uplift when the fragility of another is laid bare.
Transformation ©Dawn Minott
Mindful metamorphosis in redefining the path of self-transformation.
Midweek Boost: Love©Dawn Minott
Love endures through every situation.
Live Life Now ©Dawn Minott
Poetic journey through life’s evolution.
God Was ©Dawn Minott |with audio
Before there was before, there was God. God was. God is. God will always be.
Walking In the Rain ©Dawn Minott| with audio
My heart bleeds for our world—our home 🌎 is in big trouble.
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!
Impenetrably-held Secret ©Dawn Minott |a Hay(na)ku series
Secret love, a celestial dance.
The Poetry of We ©Dawn Minott
The unfolding of love.
The Genesis of Love ©Dawn Minott
Love’s silent unfolding.
Yellow. Rain. Joy. ©Dawn Minott
Childhood exuberance meets gentle curiosity of a feathered friend.
If These Lips Could Talk … ©Dawn Minott
Celebrate nature, embrace this sacred gift.
A Creative Soul’s Embrace ©Dawn Minott | with audio
A creative soul's embrace of poetry, of prose, of words, interlace.
Love Don’t Die Easy ©Dawn Minott
In the end, love finds a way through the night, for love don’t die easy, it’s an eternal light!
Veteran Gratitude ©Dawn Minott
For service given unselfishly, thank you!
When My Heart Fell in Love with You ©Dawn Minott |a double Septolet
The heart wants what it wants. Does logic stand a chance!?
Solace in Unexpected Places ©Dawn Minott | a Sexain with audio
Wherever you find peace of mind, settle there.
Sister-Friend ©Dawn Minott |a Septolet
Always sisters, always friends.
Midweek Boost: Dreamcatcher ©Dawn Minott |a Septolet
Dream. All coming true. Check ✔️
Points of View ©Dawn Minott |a Septolet
There’s more than one view of any situation.
Last Stop ©Dawn Minott |a Septolet
Dining out in NYC can be an adventure.
Fall’s Color Palette ©Dawn Minott |a Septolet
Fall brings multiple warm shades together to create an autumnal vibe.
The Prayer ©Dawn Minott |with audio
In a world hellbent on self-imploding, dear Lord, let Your guiding-light implore!
That Kiss ©Dawn Minott
The power of THAT kiss!!
Poem Is ©Dawn Minott
A poem is a magical blend of words and feelings, from start to end.
If I … ©Dawn Minott |with audio
Pumpkin angel carving beauty.
Nature’s Morning Serenade @Dawn Minott
Finding GRATITUDE in each moment of LIFE!
More Than Enough ©Dawn Minott |with audio
You are and have more than enough for what you’ve been called to do!
Waiting ©Dawn Minott | a Dectina Refrain
Jilted! Culture’s cruelest act.
Living Hyphenated©️ Dawn Minott | a sexain
The complexity of life can feel like living hyphenated.
Be Like A Tree ©Dawn Minott
Trees are about to show us how to let dead things go!
Fireflies ©Dawn Minott
Fireflies are twinkling stars on earth.
In Loving Memory of Peace ©Dawn Minott
It’s time to turn up our inner/personal Peace ☮️ volume.
I Flip The Script ©️Dawn Minott
I’m responsible for the way my life story is written and told.
Someone Else’s Mother ©Dawn Minott | International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, October 17
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Who’s Behind You ©️Dawn Minott |a Senryu
Fear not what is before you when those who care are behind you.
The Muse ©Dawn Minott
Life’s simple pleasures.
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