My poem “Spark of Madness” is featured in the #1 Amazon bestselling anthology “Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women”.
My poem “Spark of Madness” is featured in the #1 Amazon bestselling anthology “Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women”.
He’s a man of emotions deepLike ocean’s untapped placesPiled up high—an emotional heapUnleash in out-of-this-world spacesIntense flow out, they seepFrom a furnaced heart embracesWords draped in sultry endearment sweetLanguage as intimate as thought expresses: Beautiful BabeMy loveMy queen His heart speaksIntimacy between lovers growThe essence of affections peakConnecting soul-to-soul flowInseparable—two as one—mystique Language only lovers …
When I saw these beautiful wildflowers while walking through the park, I reflected on Jesus’ parallelism between God’s care for wild flowers and God’s care for us. Why do you worry? Look at the wildflowers of the field and how they grow. They don’t work, they don’t make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his …
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I was helping my nephew with his assignment, when I saw a pensive expression that was far too intense to be just about his school work.“What’s up with that look?” I asked. With deep sincerity he responded with his own question: “Why are you helping me?” And he wasn’t satisfied with “… because you’re my …
Walking by a river long Sunday strolling along Birds hanging about headstrong Feathers not where they belong Duck strolling along Feathers not where they belong Heron chilling by the river, neck long 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” …
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Having a heart like God’s heart does not mean that a person will make no mistakes. Rather, you will respond differently when confronted with your mistakes—with humility and repentance.
https://youtu.be/QZF4krDe99s “Zestfully zestfully zestfully cleanYou’re not fully clean unless you’reZestfully clean” 🎶 Maybe I’ve just aged myselfRecalling this adBut when I saw Sammi’s weekend prompt word: ZestMy thought went to the cheerfully zestful commercialRecalled in 41 words 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 I …
UNHCR said this week: The number of people forced to flee violence, conflict, human rights violations and persecution has crossed 100 million for the first time on record, propelled by the war in Ukraine and other conflicts.
Yellow bright revealNature caught red-handedlyOpening the show 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 I love hearing from you, so remember to “like”, comment. And subscribe/follow the blog👈 to never miss a post.In creative solidarity, …
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Adorned yellow diskDelicate white petal raysDaisy mimics sun 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
In the beginning No ... no ... not that beginningIn the beginning before church had form and structure Before Matthew, Mark, Luke, John described the life of Christ giving us the GospelBefore Wycliffe or Huss chose martyrdom rather than deny the Christ of the gospelBefore Martin Luther nailed 95 thesis on church doors to return …
No matter how many courses in consumption There’s always room for more—the sweetest of creations Drawing eyes to menu in just the right section The spacial spread of delectable selections Cakes, puddings, pastries, creamy confections Salty, savory, creamy, crunchy elaborations Deep-fried, baked, and even frozen options Tastes and textures, varying in expressions Laced in sugary, …
Click👆to listen There are moments that are described as “happenstances” and others as “coincidences”, but I prefer to see these moments as God moments. God moments mark the times when the ordinary of our lives is interrupted and interjected with the extraordinary. God moments are moments that cannot be explained, or they are so perfectly …
Sabbath reminds me in a tangible way that God is creator. And, allows me the freedom in focusing primarily on God and all He does for me.
Bloomerang dark purple lilac—beautiful and fragrant 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
When spring blooms show up in unusual spaces like a busy NYC thoroughfare… 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
Before-word: To celebrate my birthMONTH I declared an affirmation for each day. At the end of the month I conclude with the affirmation to self-love, because you must first love yourself in order to love anyone else. This emanates from the ultimate love—the love of and for God. This was the April I affirm to …
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The moment I came to the realization that I will never be able to fully understand or describe God, and thankfully so because if I could then He would cease to be God, this poem was born as a tribute to God for who and what He is—the “I Am”.
Spring is taking a little longer to manifest herself fully which is perfectly ok as we’re having a longer time to enjoy her blooms.
For millions of people, home is nowhere. Forced to leave their countries in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. This is a tribute to their resilience.
What the Most High intends to bless you with, you will receive because not only does He shut doors, He opens doors too! Happy birthMONTH to me!
I choose to live in gratitude. I pause to notice and appreciate the things that often get taken for granted like a place I call home, food and water, family and friends, a job.
Today I just wanna thank the Most High for each gift He’s blessed me with. Happy birthMONTH to me!!
Self-care—caring for your mind, body and spirit—is not a luxury nor is it selfish. Self-care is a necessity. Happy birthMONTH to me!
When based on my hopes and not my fears, my choices will create room for me. Room for exploration, growth, learning and overall self-development. Happy birthMONTH to me!
I WON’T FORGET TO REMEMBER: I am enough. I have enough of what I need to be the exceptional me. I am enough—just as I am! Happy birthMONTH to me!
I can’t receive the now when I hold on to the old. Surrender to let God work. Happy birthMONTH to me.
Today I affirm to live fully, thriving not just surviving
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.
Happy birthMONTH to me!
I affirm to release myself from what is done for it cannot be undone.
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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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 affirmation: Letting God be my Most High.
…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
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.
I’m a healthier happier me when I speak and live what’s in my heart boldly and fiercely with kindness.
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!
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”.
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.
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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Basing your happiness on anyone besides yourself is giving people way too much power over your life. Period!
My poem “Life All In” is published on Spillwords.com. Head on over there and show me/my art some love.
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.
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.
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.
Nature’s golden hues in yellow hibiscus. Sun on a stem 🌞🌻
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”.
When Mother Nature is on her own timetable and ushers in spring blooms early.
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.
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 …
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.
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
On this International Woman’s Day: Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, just and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias. 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. …
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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
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
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe (Proverbs 18:10). Jehovah Jireh, the God who sees you and provides in the now and the future including your salvation.
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.
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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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.
In memoriam to Dr Martin Luther King Jnr. His dream lives on in every act aimed at justice, tolerance and peace.
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.
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
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KaleidoscopicDisplay, between city streetsAutumn flowers bloom Smack dab in the middle of the concrete jungle that is NY City appears this rainbow array of floral splendor which stopped me dead in my track. I grabbed my trusty iPhone to capture this photo. It’s deserving of its own Haiku. 2021 All rights reserved ©createdbyDEEsign.com Thank you …
👆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 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
Don’t let goFlashing lights, billboards aglowWatching life beneath him flowPeople cluelessly dithering to and froWhat’s dangling above, they do not knowGrisly thoughts, they’re starting slowFeelings of trepidation, quickly growGotta turn it around, change it somehowBreathe—calm erratic heart, pulsing slowRegaining composure, decidedly avowMaintaining grip, even soDon’t let go 2021 ©createdbyDEEsignAll rights reserved This piece is in …
Unending lists of things “to-do”, less check marks on the side, I view Moving hither and thither am I, all around is stimuli Linking breath with motion, getting present in body to mind devotion Breathing-in-breathing-out, finding equilibrium all about Finding drishti, finding mountain, palms at center of heart—that’s certain Foot pressed into inner thigh, extending …
Quietly, quiet Change, through seasons renewingLife, in makeover 2021 All rights reserved 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
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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
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
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 …
Here’s a fun post. When you want to say “I love you” and your sweetheart is all kinda SWEET, say it creatively with candy wrappers. You’re that EXTRA-special kind o’ LOVESTARBURSTing emotionsSending heart waves into a pleasurable SYMPHONY of ORBITJUICY FRUIT kissesOut of this world MILKYWAY delish You make each relationship day feels like PAYDAYNobody …
Mean old man Alaqueshus SlayClimbed up the castle on a stormy day He refused to pay what he owed the wizardWho changed him into a oversized-winged lizard This is my contribution to Sadje’s “What do you see” challenge based on this image. I chose the Clerihew poetic form to bring a bit of comedy and …
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 …
Shout out to Gottfried over at https://banterrepublic.blog/ (a fantastic blog) who single-handedly broke the record of most likes in one day. One love @Gottfried. You totally rock!!!! Thanks!!! Thank you for reading! Follow the blog here👈 for more.In creative solidarity, Dee
Beforeword: I was searching through email for something and came across this message. At the time, I had just moved to NY for work. On the day I wrote this email, I was sitting on the cusp of history being changed and didn’t know it ... Last Thursday, after a day of trekking through New …
Death walked into life Stole what would not be given The affection of a daughter The love of a mother The endearment of a sister The protection of an aunt The kindness of a friend Death stole life. Life not fully lived, suddenly taken Gone, but will never be forgotten In my heart I’ll keep …
LaughterShe glides Among sunflowersRicochets Across fields of emotions Pleasure-Happiness-Joy She collides, intertwinesUproariously-Unabashedly-EscapesShe collides, intertwinesPleasure-Happiness-JoyAcross fields of emotionsRicochets Among sunflowers She glides Laughter Thank you for reading! Follow the blog👈 for more.In creative solidarity, Dee
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
This morning I woke up to the most beautiful orange hue filling every corner of my room, cascading in from the window above my bed. I got super excited because I knew the sun was on full-on display, and today’s DAWNing was gonna be majestic!!! I was right! So I grabbed my trusty phone camera …
Before-word: I wrote this piece as a tribute to the life of a dear dear friend (may her soul Rest In Peace). There was so much to say about this beautiful life, sharing it here in phases, this is the final phase. Resting In Peace And now ...I am the breath held in trust by …
Before-word: I wrote this piece as a tribute to the life of a dear dear friend (may her soul Rest In Peace). There was so much to say about this beautiful life, sharing it here in phases, this is phase 4. Remember My Be-ing I am the memory residing in your hearts A devoted mother …
Before-word: I wrote this piece as a tribute to the life of a dear dear friend (may her soul Rest In Peace). There was so much to say about this beautiful life, sharing it here in phases, this is phase 3. Remember Me In The Laughter I am the laugh That laughBubbling up from the …
Before-word: I wrote this piece as a tribute to the life of a dear dear friend (may her soul Rest In Peace). There was so much to say about this beautiful life, sharing it here in phases, this is phase 1. Remember Me As Mother I am the geneThe heredity transferred from me to youMy …
Before-word: I wrote this piece as a tribute to the life of a dear dear friend (may her soul Rest In Peace). There was so much to say about this beautiful life, sharing it here in phases, this is phase 2. Remember Me In Familial Affection I am the affectionThe arms which held my mamma …
“Love and life can be the most wonderful and awful all at the same time. Make the best of both.” Thank you for reading! Follow the blog👈 for more.In creative solidarity, Dee
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