Author Archives: createthedawn

About createthedawn

Dawn’s calling is for her poetry to make our world a positive place. She believes in the power of poetry to process, to focus, to align, and to find our way to happiness and fulfillment. Thus, her pen-name is CreatetheDawn. Follow Dawn's work on this blog and in her books to help fill your world with wit, wisdom, and wonder.

Always Remember

Posted on May 29, 2023 by createthedawn

While not planned, “Always Remember” word-pairing came up for Memorial Day. Writing a memorial poem is challenging to honor sacrifice, celebrate freedom yet not celebrate war. This poem came spilling out at 2 a.m. in the private dark with tears … Continue reading →

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Life is Better with Pie

Posted on May 28, 2023 by createthedawn

There are a couple more word-pairing poems coming, but I had to interrupt for an impromptu poem. This poem is dedicated to pie lovers who responded to my Facebook post of my Rhubarb Custard pies. Happy is as easy as … Continue reading →

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Encourage Today

Posted on May 28, 2023 by createthedawn

I love this little happy poem reminding us each day is a gift for which to be grateful. Have a wonderful day! Encourage Today Served on a plattergarnished with easeof modern comforts.I bring myself to this daywith the choices time … Continue reading →

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Courage Medicine

Posted on May 28, 2023 by createthedawn

Rarely do I scrap poems. They seem to come out organically from somewhere, a muse or divine intervention. But, this one started with a concept with too many other possible, and not positive, meanings. So, I scrapped all but the … Continue reading →

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Present Profound

Posted on May 28, 2023 by createthedawn

This word pairing prompted poem took an ancient history and mystical turn. Thesaurus, dictionary, and Wikipedia rabbit holes can lead to profound places. Synonyms of “profound” lead me to “hermetic” and to the ancient figure of Hermes Trismegistus and his … Continue reading →

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Transform Comfort

Posted on May 21, 2023 by createthedawn

At a summit last week with a room full of artists and all their lovely quirks, the meaning of this word pairing prompted poem was inspired. Reflecting on the interesting people I have had the pleasure to meet (and learn … Continue reading →

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Recover Gratitude

Posted on May 20, 2023 by createthedawn

We did 32 poems to these magnetic word pairings for Global Poetry writing month in April. Well, there are seven left from my door 20 years ago when my Thanksgiving fairies arranged the pairings. I still do not know who … Continue reading →

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Mother Who Holds Us In

Posted on May 14, 2023 by createthedawn

Just when you think you’ve emptied the well of Mother’s Day poems, another one comes. The title line comes from a poem I vaguely remember hearing in college. The rhythm and sound of it stuck with me. Rarely do I … Continue reading →

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Create Love – 32 NaPoWriMo

Posted on May 2, 2023 by createthedawn

The best for last (as if there is ever a last) let’s create some love together. Thank you for following along these magnetic word pairing poems for Global Poetry writing month. I have a few word pairings left that I will … Continue reading →

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Say Gentle – 31 NaPoWriMo

Posted on May 1, 2023 by createthedawn

This word pairings prompt seems a call for the return of emotion management where relationship is more precious than emotion of the moment. Bonus Day 31 NaPoWriMo but tune in tomorrow for a grand finale bonus poem.   Say Gentle … Continue reading →

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