Lavender lilies Draped splendidly in allure Round-star-shaped wonders 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 …
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Grateful for the old rugged cross!
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.
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge to get over the hump. Happy hump day!
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.
Sabbath is for rest and it’s also for worship.
Sorry, not sorryStirring unknown emotionsIn the right spaces 2022 ©DeeMin All Rights Reserved 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, Dee
I came across this and it made me smile: Truly, there’s nothing new under the sun. 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved 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, Dee
Holding hands the way lovers often do Strolling on the edge of paradise The setting sun frozen in time Standstill in moments cherished Hearts as one connecting Basking in love Paradise You plus Me 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 I love hearing from you, …
NY City! So nice they named it twice—NEW YORK NEW YORK!!!!!
Nothing motivates me to grab my phone faster for pics or vids than rising/setting of sun.
Happy to share I had a piece published in this lovely book project—it’s a call for peace and a tribute piece to the fortitude of refugees. It was a joy being a part of this artistic collaboration with Andrea and other talented WP artists. Check it out … Creative Gems Volume 1 Thank you for …
Continue reading Published in “Creative Gems Volume 1”—out now!
Before acting in judgement and condemnation of others, remember how much God has forgiven us.
Lovers whose affection for each other is doomed to end in tragedy—“star-crossed”—as William Shakespeare described Romeo and Juliet’s love for each other. What if they’d met in another time?
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.
Simply—Know Yourself!
When I pray the objective isn’t to change God. For prayer doesn’t change God, it changes me.
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge to get over the hump. Happy hump day!
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump giving value to ourselves.
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 glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. If God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, He will most certainly care for you. Don’t worry, have faith!
God is the unparalleled Poet. And of all that He’s created, humans are His workmanship, His masterpiece, His best poem.
… garden vibes!! 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, Dee
Hot days and warm nights Feeling of love in the air A forever cheer 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved 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, Dee
World Refugee Day 2022. This year, the theme for World Refugee Day is ‘Whoever, Whatever, Whenever. Everyone has the right to seek safety.’ It means that every refugee should be welcomed and treated with dignity regardless of their birthplace, origin, race or religion.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army general Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas.
Happy Fathers’ Day from A to Z
Raindrops on lilies Summer flowers unfolding My favorite thing Photo credit: DeeMin 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved 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, Dee
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 …
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump living and loving life in all it’s messiness, unpredictability and beauty.
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 …
Continue reading Sunday Photo Reflection #29: A Walk on the Wild Side
Selah! This may be the most mysterious word in the Bible. There’s no one definition but the operative word that all these definitions have in common—though it’s only implicit—is silence.
No one sees my tears when I’m walking in the rain…
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” …
Continue reading Sunday Photo Reflection #28: Of Birds & Feathers
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 …
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, …
Continue reading Flower of the Day Challenge #40: Luscious Lily & Haiku
How many more?! If the massacre of our children is not enough to initiate change, what will? Prayers for the parents, siblings and children impacted by yet another school massacre in America—this time Uvalde, Texas.
Love isn’t forced, if s/he’s wrong for you, s/he can’t love you the right way.
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
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump introspectively, which under this pandemic remains a rather high “hump” and still a necessary practice to keep mental health strong.
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 …
… and they’re back in their delicate gorgeousness—flamboyant foxgloves 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
Hello Everyone! I didn’t get to post at all this week—first time since I started the blog over a year ago. I had a lot to say but not a lot of time to spare to say it, so bringing back this piece to quickly say: “Time Won” AGAIN! Happy Friday!!! What a week! What …
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
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump purposefully.
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.
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
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump reflecting on how ridiculously crazy God is about us—we are LOVED recklessly.
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”.
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 …
Continue reading BIRTHmonth: Day 30 Concluding Affirmation—I Affirm Today to Self-Love
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.
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, April 22, 2022, is Earth Day, a time set aside to celebrate the Earth, learn about the environment, and promote conservation.
Today I affirm to live fully, thriving not just surviving
Happy birthMONTH to me!
I affirm to release myself from what is done for it cannot be undone.
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.
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 …
Continue reading BirthMONTH—Day 19: I Affirm Today to Love the Way My Heart Knows How to Love
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
Friday there was sorrow. Saturday was silent. But Sunday is coming and indeed it is here—RESURRECTION morning. Blessed Easter.
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 …
Continue reading BirthMONTH—Day 13: I Affirm Today to Trust My Journey
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.
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.
When was the last time your kindergarten-self came out to play? How ‘bout today!?
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 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 living like this could be “last breath”—love your life!
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.
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