Embracing vulnerability and finding beauty in a shared love journey.
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Journey of Love in June ©Dawn Minott
LOVE! It’s been described as “A Many Splendored Thing” in poems (William Waterway). It’s the themes of movies and the hook of songs. It’s described as euphoric. It’s said we fall into it and even fall out of it. For all it’s ups and downs (oxytocin and all), one thing is for certain—I’m totally in …
Journey of Love in June ©Dawn Minott |a Pantoum
June named after goddess Juno, fairGoddess of love’s tender flareRomance will be dancing in the airThe high and lows we will share Goddess of love’s tender flareJoin me on this journey, if you dareThe highs and lows we will shareOf Eros love, a poetic affair Join me on this journey, if you dareLove’s complexities we …
Continue reading Journey of Love in June ©Dawn Minott |a Pantoum
Be You! ©Dawn Minott
Your unique selling point is that you’re YOU! Only you can be you, so be YOU!!
One Day ©Dawn Minott | a Senryu
The invitation: seek God’s face before His hand.
It’s Raining … Suicide ©️Dawn Minott |Mental Health Awareness
Suicide prevention 2023: “Creating hope through action”.
Hurt In Waiting ©Dawn Minott
Time takes time to heal.
Of Doors & Mystery ©Dawn Minott
Doors are a metaphor of our lives.
… unfinished ©Dawn Minott
Writings unfinished, waiting for the perfect moment of inspiration to become whole.
Lovers ©Dawn Minott |with video
In love with love.
Change With Grace ©Dawn Minott
Change is the only constant in life, embrace it because that’s where magic happens. ✨
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.
Show Up 100! ©️Dawn Minott
I show up for myself 100% committed. Period!
The Pain We Bear ©Dawn Minott |for Mental Health Awareness
In our wounds, our stories are shown.
Belonging ©Dawn Minott |Mental Health Awareness
Belonging—where heart finds its echo, its chorus, its harmonious resonance.
Impenetrably-held Secret ©Dawn Minott |a Hay(na)ku series
Secret love, a celestial dance.
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.
A Birthday to New Year Blessing ©Dawn Minott
I love birthdays. The more I have, the longer I live.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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!
Midweek Boost: Relationship Choices ©Dawn Minott
You are the choices you make.
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.
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!
Hello December ©Dawn Minott
December days in winter’s embrace, frosty moments to remember.
The Genesis of Love ©Dawn Minott
Love’s silent unfolding.
If These Lips Could Talk … ©Dawn Minott
Celebrate nature, embrace this sacred gift.
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.
Waiting ©Dawn Minott | a Dectina Refrain
Jilted! Culture’s cruelest act.
Midweek Boost: Regret Restrains ©️Dawn Minott
To live in regret leaves you in the past.
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.
dot the “i” of LiFE ©Dawn Minott
Dotting the ‘i’ of LiFE is paying detailed attention to and appreciating the small things.
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.
Midweek Boost: Where Life Begins ©Dawn Minott
Live life fully.
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
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