Gone!©

Long before she left she was gone Her heart took its first step out When you couldn’t free up time for her, when all she needed was time with you When what was important to you had nothing to do with her And you made more excuses than doing what you said you’d do She …

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You©

I asked for a man who loved God before all others One who understood true love to be more than words Who loves from the knowledge that love is trusting unconditionally And I got you I asked for a man who was strong enough to let me love him A man who loved me despite …

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Love: 6 Word Story

When LOVE ends, it’s never even. Written for Shweta Suresh’s Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. The word is “love.” Check out her blog for the rules and join in the fun. Thanks you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee

Lovers’ Quote: You Are©

“You are the answer to questions I haven’t yet asked” Written for today’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt from Linda G. Hill. Check out her blog and see who else is participating today. Thanks you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee

In God’s Hands©

Slamming door No goodbyes Footsteps fading quickly No backward glance Skidding tires Racing from a life built together Snow flakes— Gently falling, clinging to bare branches Teardrops— Slowly rolling, staining my round dark cheeks Small puddles— Forming, gliding along the window sill Tail lights— Retreating, fading in the distance In the beginning, talk came easy …

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Lovers’ Quote: Symphony©

This is for One-Liner Wednesday: “our love is His symphony, the physical manifestation of music” Linda hosts One-Liner Wednesday. Check out her blog for the rules and to see who else is participating today. Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈

A Pastor’s Birthday Tribute©

When a piece is commissioned I usually consult with the client and/or friends or family to get the backstory to create a piece that is personal and reflective of the context the client wishes to convey. In this case, it was easy because this was for my beloved Pastor, Abraham Jules—writing it was pure joy. …

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Lovers’ Quote: Inhale Exhale©

This is for One-Liner Wednesday: lovers’ quote: “your inhales are of my exhales” ©2021 createdbyDEEsign All rights reserved Linda hosts One-Liner Wednesday. Check out her blog for the rules and to see who else is participating today. Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In …

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Heart Story©

Part I Once upon a time in the land of hearts Happy hearts glided along the cloud nine express While enchanted hearts delightfully soared on ecstasy rockets One lonely heart crouched down, despair concealed in the heart-break corner Away from the buzz of new-found love She diligently works to put herself back together again This …

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Lovers’ Quote: Reached©

He reached her in places she didn’t know existed ©2021 createdbyDEEsign This post is a contribution to Linda’s One Line Wednesday: Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee

It Hurts©

In an age where we are most socially connected (digitally), under this pandemic we are the most isolated (humanly). How many are slumped over (literally and figuratively) from grief, loss, discontent or isolation causing what feels like a gaping hole in our core. Melancholy—the void that debilitates, immobilizes—is the essence of what Albert Gyorgy communicated …

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BirthMONTH—Day 23: I Affirm Today the Value of Forgiveness

Life sometimes hits hard. Nowhere is this most true that in our relationships. No matter the source of the break or wounding, forgiveness is the best medicine for healing and restoration. Thank you for reading! Follow the blog here👈 for more.In creative solidarity, Dee

Just To Be With You©

Here I am again, this vaguely familiar place Miles away from all that matters Memories of you bring soft smiles to my face Although you and I are in different parts of the world tonight I wonder what you’re doing, if you’re thinking of me This distance keeps us from touching, that just ain’t right …

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Support System

Life lesson: You don’t choose what you go through in life, but you choose how you go through it and who you go through it with. When the ER doctor said what’s been ailing me was COVID-19, the first flash of recall was the number of people who died from this virus. I’d love to …

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Tribute: Remember Me© [final phase]

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 …

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Tribute: Remember Me© [phase 4]

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 …

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Tribute: Remember Me© [phase3]

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 …

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Tribute: Remember Me© [phase 1]

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 …

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Tribute: Remember Me© [phase 2]

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 …

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The Moment I Realized…Regret Restrains

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