“Unlocked Thoughts Written” is the journey from thoughts to written words, a journey of self discovery, a journey of life discovery, a journey.
Tag: Poetry
Poetic expressions
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
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.
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.
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.
Ocean ©Dawn Minott | a Dectina Refrain
Oceanic serenades, a soothing embrace of cleansing waves and radiant sunshine.
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!
The Genesis of Love ©Dawn Minott
Love’s silent unfolding.
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.
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!
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!
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.
3rd Blogiversary ©Dawn Minott
Three years blogging !!
Golden Hour ©Dawn Minott | Haiku
The rising/setting of the sun is a reminder of the beauty and constancy of nature's cycles.
Ode to Jazz ©Dawn Minott
Jazz players develop their own unique style and voice, this individuality is a hallmark of the genre.
Muse In Absentia ©Dawn Minott
The power of a muse.
I’m A Little Teapot
When was the last time your kindergarten-self came out to play? How ‘bout today!?
Quirky Nature #5: Love’s Eternal Embrace ©Dawn Minott | a Haiku
The depth and persistence of love won’t let it die easy.
Quirky Nature #4: Birdy Emergency Rescue ©Dawn Minott | a Haiku
Parents’ love with no regard of risk to themselves.
Quirky Nature #3: Midweek Boost ©Dawn Minott | a Haiku
It doesn’t matter your pace. What matters is the mark you make.
Quirky Nature #2: Nature Weaves ©Dawn Minott | a Haiku
Mother Nature weaves basket art.
Quirky Nature #1: Wonders of Iceland ©Dawn Minott | a Haiku
Nature at her quirkiest—Iceland.
Autumn’s Return: A Blogger’s Revival ©Dawn Minott
As summer transitions to autumn, reconnect, share stories, inspire.
Sunflower Laughter ©Dawn Minott
Laughter’s joy in sunflowers’ sway.
Boom! Thank You! ©Dawn Minott
Thank you!!!!
Hydrangeas Bloom in Waiting ©Dawn Minott
Hydrangeas in waiting.
Soul Seasons ©Dawn Minott
The essence of life is change. The essence of living life fully is to embrace change.
Reckless Love ©Dawn Minott |a Loop Poem with audio
In God is LOVE-complete, there is no Plan-B
The Heart of Intimacy ©Dawn Minott
The heart of intimacy binds emotional connections for deep and meaningful relationships.
Love, Into-Me-See ©Dawn Minott
Intimacy … Into-me-see💕💗💕
Without! ©Dawn Minott
Without—the absence, omission, or avoidance of; not with; with no or none of; lacking
New York New York ©Dawn Minott
New York, where dreams meet skyscrapers amidst a whirlwind of diversity and energy.
Independent Jamaica ©Dawn Minott |with audio
Jamaica 60th year of independence. The Jamaican proverb “Wi likkle but wi tallawah” describes how this tiny island make such great contributions to the world.
Heart in Perpetual Bloom ©️Dawn Minott
God’s heart, a treasure, a love divine. In its embrace, we find our home.
Independent Woman ©Dawn Minott
Fire in her soul, grace in her heart, miss independent.
Bee’s Flutter ©Dawn Minott
Bees on roses, a bond to transcend.
Pursue Me ©Dawn Minott |Music-Poetry Collaboration, a Senryu
If you happen to see something chasing after me, don’t be alarmed. That’s just God’s goodness and His mercy following me every day of my life.
The Magic of Music ©Dawn Minott |a Music-Poetry Collaboration
The magic of music—stirs souls, creates enchantment, sets words to motion.
say YES! ©️Dawn Minott |a Sedoka
A hunger for intimacy fulfilled in deep physical and emotional connection.
Oops! Heart Did It Again ©Dawn Minott |R&B-poetry Collaboration
Love isn’t forced, if s/he’s wrong for you, s/he can’t love you the right way.
Finding Broken Hearts ©Dawn Minott |a R&B-poetry Collaboration
Inspired by a documentary on Whitney Houston’s life and death and out birthed this piece—a response to her #1-chart-topping question in song: “Where Do Broken Hearts Go?” I miss her. What a beautiful contributor to our world she was.
Ode to Breakup Anthems ©Dawn Minott |R&B-poetry Collaboration
Breakup songs—when singers croon the sentiments of broken hearts 💔
sure-enough-gonna God ©️Dawn Minott |a Shadorma
In the steadfast faithfulness of God there is solace.
Aurora: Ode to Dawn ©Dawn Minott
Aurora, natural light display in the Earth's sky. A dance of colors that makes our spirits fly.
Apricate ©Dawn Minott | Shadorma & Haiku
Bask in sunlight’s tender embrace. Let nature’s light within you shine.
Ammil ©️Dawn Minott
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.
Psithurism: Ode to Jamaica ©Dawn Minott
Psithurism—for the love of the sound of the wind in the trees.
Memories of Petrichor ©Dawn Minott
Petrichor, a gift from nature's grand design where rain and earth unite.
In the Shadow of Your Smile ©Dawn Minott |a Shadorma
In the shadow of your smile, there resides a love story untold.
Petrichor ©Dawn Minott |a Haiku
Petrichor, a poetic reminder of nature's revival.
She’s A Lot!! ©Dawn Minott |a Shadorma
Embrace your complete self. Embrace all of who you are.
Your Circle ©Dawn Minott |a Shadorma
Who do you let into your circle.
Be The Sunshine ©Dawn Minott |a Shadorma
Be the sunshine—brighten hearts, illuminate the world.
Yeah Me ©Dawn Minott |a Limerick
For the love of limericks!!!
Dog Ate My Homework ©Dawn Minott |a Limerick
Teacher: Johnny no fibbing. Johnny: It’s true, the dog did really eat my homework!
Ugh … a bird on my head?! ©Dawn Minott |a Limerick
Why raise a bird in a coop when you can raise it on your head?! 😂 lol 😂
Me Stuck ©Dawn Minott |a Limerick
When your cat sister tricks you for the umpteenth time!!!
MidWeek Boost: Limerick-ing ©️Dawn Minott
Midweek is a good point to recharge to get over the hump! Happy hump day!
Lips Like These! ©Dawn Minott |a Limerick
In this limerick poem, we encounter a charismatic horse who indulges in a playful act.
Irrational Fear ©Dawn Minott |a Limerick
Why did the number 8 keep looking over its shoulder? It had an irrational fear of 7, afraid it would eat 9! 😂🤣😂
MidWeek Boost: Say Nothing! ©️Dawn Minott
Know when saying nothing is the best response.
messy-unpredictable-beautiful LIFE! ©Dawn Minott
Living life is an array of experiences, emotions, relationships, responsibilities, and choices that constantly shape and challenge our existence.
Worthwhile Exchange ©Dawn Minott | a Haiku
The butterfly is beautiful only because the caterpillar was brave enough to accept painful change.
Hope Away from Home ©Dawn Minott |for World Refugee Day 2023
The strength and courage of people forced to be refugee, fleeing their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
Juneteenth: Liberation ©Dawn Minott |a Haibun
Liberation. Emancipation. Freedom. Juneteenth.
Breath ©Dawn Minott |a Senryu series
How often do we think about breathing? Maybe never, because it’s such an innate part of who we are, happening independent of us.
Juneteenth: Not Black, It’s American
Juneteenth—celebrate freedom!
Ode to Mint ©Dawn Minott
Mint—every leaf, a treasure resides, a symphony of flavors, nature provides.
Writing Is ©Dawn Minott |a Quatrain-Senryu
Words take on different meanings as we look back at them through the lens of our shifting and growing
I’mPossible! ©Dawn Minott
Impossible to I’mPossible! changes everything.
Rise & Soar ©Dawn Minott
Embrace the beauty life has in store And forevermore we rise and soar
Final Breath on Spillwords ©Dawn Minott | Mental Health Awareness Month
Don’t forget to say: “I love you” And prove always this is true
Verbifying Animals ©Dawn Minott
In a world of playful creatures abound Monkeying around, they all astound