The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge to get over the hump conquering. Happy hump day!
Tag: writing
Love, Into-Me-See©
Intimacy … Into-me-see💕💗💕
Shabbat Shalom: Generational Blessings | with audio
Don’t forget to remember—God doesn’t forget. And He’ll bestow blessings on you that’s been stored up at the request of others on your behalf.
When Art Speaks: Ode to ARTivism©
… the power of art to ignite activism and inspire change
Midweek Boost: Life After Life
You die once. You live everyday. LIVE!!!
End Racism, Build Peace©: International Day of Peace | 21 September
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. Achieving true peace entails much more than laying down arms. It requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race, gender, class etc.
Love to Love, Stays© | with audio
Love won’t leave when love asks more of it Love to love, stays
Flower of the Day Challenge #47: Mimicking Flowers & Senryu Series
Flowers that mimic Duplicity in nature Created design
Shabbat Shalom: Dear God, I’m Grateful | with audio
Extraordinary flowers that look exactly like animals, aliens, fairies and other strange creatures
The Jaguar Parade©
She’s America’s largest cat. Iconic symbol of Power. Beauty. Freedom. Resilience. Grace Yet she’s being eradicated from our world, her world …
Midweek Boost: The Cocoon & The Crucible©
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge to get over the hump honoring what cocoon us and celebrating the crucibles that challenge us to transform. Happy hump day!
Flower of the Day Challenge #46: Orchid Haiku
For the love of orchids.
Shabbat Shalom: Dear God, How Will I Know?
Not every opportunity is a blessing. Not every open door is for us to walk through. Not every closed door is a missed opportunity.
Love Finds A Way©
No matter the challenges, love finds away
Sunday Photo Reflection #33: Black on Black | a Haiku series
Have you ever seen black sand? Held lava pebbles in your hand? It’s magical!
Board Not Bored©
Day after day she writes on white boardWords in red, black, green markers pouredSpanish words tumble off her lipsAs smooth and eloquent as the language is, she dipsPulling out phonetics, conjugation, pronunciationPatiently she teaches on language constructionDay after day repeat what was taught beforeAdding on, building, expanding, teaching moreShe teachesMind changesLanguage acquisition is no easy …
Shabbat Shalom: What In God’s Name—Jehovah Shalom (Peace) with audio
One of the benefits of writing is that words live on in perpetuity and can be revisited. This week was very trying for me with some heavy emotional moments on issues that will deeply impact my future. By the end of the week I was emotionally spent. The week also concluded a month of intense …
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Midweek Boost: Be Rooted
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge to get over the hump. Happy hump day!
International Day for the Remembrance of the Transatlantic Slave Trade & Its Abolition: August 23rd
A future of human rights and justice for people of African descent everywhere.
Sunday Photo Reflection #32: Iron things | a Haiku series
Iron things remindNature we can imitateNever duplicate Nature protectedShe is the only motherIrreplaceable 2022 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 to subscribe & follow the blog. I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. For more content start HERE👈 In creative solidarity, …
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That Drink! — A Poetic Co-Creation | with audio
At last What a blast Just what I needed Thirst superseded That drink!
Midweek Boost: It’s A Good Day To Be Alive
Today’s a good day to be alive. Enjoy it!! Happy hump day!
darkness© | with audio
Darkness can be from issues that you dare not let anyone see or know about, the issues you struggle with alone and silently … it’s time to open the door, let in the light!
That Drink — will you create a poem with me?
It’s an invitation to co-create a poem with me …
Sunday Photo Reflection #31: Blue on Blue | a Haiku
Nature pretty in blue! From ocean to sky to boat sails going by my window.
Walking In the Rain© |with audio
No one sees my tears when I’m walking in the rain…
Setting Sun© | Haiku Series
Setting sun reminds Life—not lived in the darkness Perpetually *** Intermittently Sun hides behind the night sky But light will break through 2021 ©DeeMin createdbyDEEsign.comAll 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👈 …
Midweek Boost: Persevere to Level Up© | with audio
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge! Everything feels difficult when you’re about to LEVEL UP.
Flower of the Day Challenge #45: Embellished Lavender | a Senryu
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. …
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Shabbat Shalom: Gucci Cross
Grateful for the old rugged cross! Nothing Gucci about it.
Independent Jamaica: 60 & Proud©
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.
Mid-Week Boost: New Dawn Rising©
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge to get over the hump. Happy hump day!
Finding Broken Hearts©
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.
Shabbat Shalom: It’s Worship Time© // with audio
Sabbath is for rest and it’s also for worship.
Not Sorry© | a Senryu
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
Just For Laughs … or is it?!
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
Paradise© | an Etheree
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, …
New York, New York©
NY City! So nice they named it twice—NEW YORK NEW YORK!!!!!
Golden Hour© | Haiku
Nothing motivates me to grab my phone faster for pics or vids than rising/setting of sun.
Published in “Creative Gems Volume 1”—out now!
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 …
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Shabbat Shalom: Fingerprints in the Sand
Before acting in judgement and condemnation of others, remember how much God has forgiven us.
Star-Crossed Love©
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?
Poem: My Hair, My Roots, My Crown©—in honor of National Crown Day, July 3rd
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.
Published on Spillwords: I Am Her©
Simply—Know Yourself!
Shabbat Shalom: Let’s Pray©
When I pray the objective isn’t to change God. For prayer doesn’t change God, it changes me.
Wound In Waiting©
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge to get over the hump. Happy hump day!
Midweek Boost: At the End of the Rainbow©
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.
Sunday Photo Reflection #30: Another Walk on the Wild Side—a Haiku
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!
Shabbat Shalom: God’s Poem [with audio]
God is the unparalleled Poet. And of all that He’s created, humans are His workmanship, His masterpiece, His best poem.
Flower of the Day Challenge #44: Light-hearted Lily
… 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
It’s Summer©—a Haiku
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
Before You Call Me Refugee©: World Refugee Day 2022
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: Not Black, It’s American
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.
Father© — an Abecedarian
Happy Fathers’ Day from A to Z
Lily© | a Haiku
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
Amazon #1 Bestseller—“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”.
Love Deep To Deeper© [with audio]
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 …
messy-unpredictable-beautiful LIFE!©
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.
Shabbat Shalom: Selah! [with audio]
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.
Midweek Boost: What’s Deeper Than Love?
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 …
Sunday Photo Reflection #28: Of Birds & Feathers
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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Shabbat Shalom: I Wanna Heart Like That Heart [with audio]
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.
Zest
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 …
100 Days War: Refugee©
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.
Flower of the Day Challenge #40: Luscious Lily & Haiku
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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Outcry©
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.
Oops! Heart Did It Again©
Love isn’t forced, if s/he’s wrong for you, s/he can’t love you the right way.
Flower of the Day Challenge #39: Delicate Daisy & Haiku©
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 Introvert & the Mask©
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.
A Pastor’s Appreciation Tribute©
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 …
Dessert©
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, …
Flower of the Day Challenge #36: Alluring Azaleas
…she allured me with her beauty at the start of spring, now her blooms adorns the garden bed. See you next spring my vivacious beauty. 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 …
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Shabbat Shalom: God Moments [with audio]
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 …
Flower of the Day Challenge #35: Flamboyant Foxglove
… 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
Flower of the Day Challenge #34: Perky Peony
Hello gorgeous!!! 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
Sunday Photo Reflection #28: Cute Baby Rabbit
…look who’s a guest in the garden!! 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved 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
Shabbat Shalom: Real Life Living [with audio]
Religion should lead to a deeper spiritual experience.
Time Won©
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 …
Shabbat Shalom: Rest Is Power [with audio]
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.
Flower of the Day Challenge #31: Bloomerang Dark Purple Lilac 1st Blooms
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
Midweek Boost & A Senryu: Change With Purpose©
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump purposefully.
Power In Quiet Strength© — A Tribute To My Mom for Mother’s Day [a Quatrain |with audio]
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.
Flower of the Day Challenge #31: Field of Tulips
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
Shabbat Shalom: The Tale of Two Daughters Where 12 & 12 Collide [with audio]
It’s a tale in parallelism of two daughters: the dying 12 year-old daughter, beloved of her father and a woman rejected, including by her own father, losing her life source each day for 12 years. For as long as the little girl has been alive, this woman has been slowly dying.
Reckless Love©
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.
Sunday Photo Reflection #27: The Bouquet
The joy flowers bring!
Shabbat Shalom In 7 [with audio]
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”.
BIRTHmonth: Day 30 Concluding Affirmation—I Affirm Today to Self-Love
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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Flower of the Day Challenge #29: Spring Bloom & Blue Sky
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.
REFUGEE© published by Spillwords!
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.
BirthMONTH—Day 29: I Affirm Today to Appreciate Closed Doors
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!
BirthMONTH—Day 28: I Affirm Today to Live in Gratitude
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.
BirthMONTH—Day 27: I Affirm Today to Expand
Today I just wanna thank the Most High for each gift He’s blessed me with. Happy birthMONTH to me!!
BirthMONTH—Day 26: I Affirm Today to Prioritize Self-Care
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!
BirthMONTH—Day 25: I Affirm Today to Exercise the Power of Choice
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!
BirthMONTH—Day 24: I Affirm Today, I Am Enough
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!
BirthMONTH—Day 23: I Affirm Today to Let Go
I can’t receive the now when I hold on to the old. Surrender to let God work. Happy birthMONTH to me.
Ten Thousand Feet Above©—Tribute To Earth For Earth Day
Today, April 22, 2022, is Earth Day, a time set aside to celebrate the Earth, learn about the environment, and promote conservation.
BirthMONTH—Day 22: I Affirm Today to Thrive Not Survive [Senryu]
Today I affirm to live fully, thriving not just surviving
BirthMONTH—Day 21: I Affirm Today to Level Up
Happy birthMONTH to me!
Dawn Minott writes Poems & More 