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 …

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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 …

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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 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 …

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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.

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