A call to remember and renew our commitment to peace and security for all.
Tag: writing
Love Lost ©Dawn Minott | a Sexain
You are the love that didn’t last A fleeting flame, a fading ember’s glow
Echoes of Surrender ©Dawn Minott
Surrender expectations.
Thank You: 50K Views ©Dawn Minott
Thank you for the views!!!! 50K and growing.
Love’s Folly ©Dawn Minott
… another heart learning to beat alone in the aftermath of love’s folly!
Love From Two Sides ©Dawn Minott
This poem is a testament to the resiliency of the heart. It loves, it breaks yet love again and again like it won’t be broken. That’s why I’m in love with love.
Love’s Duality ©Dawn Minott |with audio
The gentle and stormy sides of love in a dance of fury and peace.
Love’s Choice ©Dawn Minott
The true strength of love lies in the conscious choice to uplift when the fragility of another is laid bare.
Heart Entangled In Waiting ©Dawn Minott
The complexities of love, and the enduring ache experienced in the waiting.
Alone & Missing You ©Dawn Minott
The hardest part of being in love is feeling alone.
Loneliest Days ©Dawn Minott
The loneliest days are when I’m alone and missing you!
Oia: A Dream Come True ©Dawn Minott | Greece Travelogue (Part I)
The mesmerizing beauty and unforgettable experiences of the iconic Greek island, Santorini!
You Are Missing From Me ©Dawn Minott |with audio
When I say I miss you, I mean I miss the part of me that you are!
Steady Love ©Dawn Minott |with audio
For a love that’s steady, not fleeting.
What Is Love? ©Dawn Minott
Love—profound, complex mix of emotions expressed in tenderness, passion, unwavering connection between hearts.
i wanna love like THAT LOVE ©Dawn Minott |with audio
A love that transcends words!
Destiny ©Dawn Minott |with audio
The birth of love between souls destined to be together.
When I Think of Love ©Dawn Minott |with audio
When I think of love, I think of companionship, togetherness, partnership—I think of you.
Unclose Me ©Dawn Minott |with audio
Embracing vulnerability and finding beauty in a shared love journey.
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.
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.
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.
The Last Week to Easter ©Dawn Minott
Easter reminds us Jesus conquered death so we can have life and have it MORE ABUNDANTLY!!
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,
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!!!
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!
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.
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.
Midweek Boost: Love©Dawn Minott
Love endures through every situation.
God Was ©Dawn Minott |with audio
Before there was before, there was God. God was. God is. God will always be.
Walking In the Rain ©Dawn Minott| with audio
My heart bleeds for our world—our home 🌎 is in big trouble.
Midweek Boost: How Do You Listen? ©Dawn Minott
True understanding lies in the art of listening.
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!
Wobble ©Dawn Minott
Wobble your way to a packed dance floor!
Advent ©Dawn Minott
Amidst the flickering candles and hushed prayers, Advent whispers: serve and be of service.
The Genesis of Love ©Dawn Minott
Love’s silent unfolding.
Thanksgiving Reflections ©️Dawn Minott
Reflecting in gratitude on life.
Midweek Boost: Seize the Day ©Dawn Minott
Carpe diem — seize the day!
If These Lips Could Talk … ©Dawn Minott
Celebrate nature, embrace this sacred gift.
A Creative Soul’s Embrace ©Dawn Minott | with audio
A creative soul's embrace of poetry, of prose, of words, interlace.
Sister-Friend ©Dawn Minott |a Septolet
Always sisters, always friends.
Points of View ©Dawn Minott |a Septolet
There’s more than one view of any situation.
Sweet Nostalgia: Sundays, Ice Cream & Childhood Memories in Jamaica ©Dawn Minott |with audio
Simple pleasures, treasured memories of childhood.
Last Stop ©Dawn Minott |a Septolet
Dining out in NYC can be an adventure.
The Prayer ©Dawn Minott |with audio
In a world hellbent on self-imploding, dear Lord, let Your guiding-light implore!
Shabbat Shalom: Who Is A Christian?
How can you identify someone who is a Christian?
Poem Is ©Dawn Minott
A poem is a magical blend of words and feelings, from start to end.
If I … ©Dawn Minott |with audio
Pumpkin angel carving beauty.
Midweek Boost: Regret Restrains ©️Dawn Minott
To live in regret leaves you in the past.
Living Hyphenated©️ Dawn Minott | a sexain
The complexity of life can feel like living hyphenated.
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.
Midweek Boost: YOUniquely You ©Dawn Minott
You are YOUniquely you, rock your flawsomeness!
Who’s Behind You ©️Dawn Minott |a Senryu
Fear not what is before you when those who care are behind you.
The Moment I Realized—Transformation is Self-Sacrificing ©️Dawn Minott
Self-transformation is achieved through self-sacrifice and a dogged determination to change.
dot the “i” of LiFE ©Dawn Minott
Dotting the ‘i’ of LiFE is paying detailed attention to and appreciating the small things.
Midweek Boost: Positive Self-Talk ©Dawn Minott
In every heart, in every mind, is a treasure of great worth.
it’s OKAY to NOT BE OKAY – World Mental Health Day | 10 October
When you're down, know this: it’s okay to not be okay.
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.
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