National Poetry Month - 2026

 I've been following the themes, 

It is much harder than it seems.

When thinking about these themes

It feels like a door falling off its hinges:

Unhinged thoughts about what to paint

The images created sometimes don't match

The original thought. Words also tumble through...

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75th Anniversary Gala (at BACA in Pompano Beach)

...So Keep Your Toxic Kisses

Long Haul

Long Haul

After a long haul job of:

Being on the road for days, avoiding

Congestion spots that make trip longer.

Darkness falls and sleep calls, he

Eats at the depot just enough to

Fight off the hunger but avoid any food coma as must

Guard against lot lizards

Hanging out, looking for their next 

Indiscretion.

Journey can be hazardous, but

Keen to get in a few more miles.

Longing to be back home as

Memories of soft silk inspires and

Nothing matters more.

Over there, a lot lizard climbs into

Phil's truck, not knowing that his

Queen is there.

Real risky behavior 

Shouting ensues and the lizard slithers out 

Towards the next target 

Until the goal is acquired.

Vision keeps him somber and 

Witty. Sometimes playing his

Xylophone at night Until

Yawning leads to sleep, then

zzzzzzzzz.

Written 3/7/26 by Suzzette Dawes. All rights reserved.

It's been a while

 It's been a while and almost April. Time has most certainly flown but I have paused: I have been to the exhibits and let the artwork inspire me.

Last December, I wrote "Love" for the Tupelo 30/30 Project. It was inspired by Ann Alston's painting that I had previously seen at one of the exhibits in 2024 at the Broward Art Guild.

At the Abstract Exhibit in March, I was inspired by Natalia's painting "Darling Salazar" then at Mary Palato's Exhibit at the end of March, I was inspired by "Treasure Under The Sun."

April 5, 2025 is the opening reception for the Exhibit "For The Birds". What artwork will inspire me? Will an artwork inspire you too?!

December 2024 News

 

1st verse of day 6 poem

December is my birth month.

As I reflect on my journey with poetry and art.

Seven days later and 23 more to go in this 30/30 project. I will write a poem daily along with other poets. See our progress here: 

https://www.tupelopress.org/the-december-2024-30-30-project-page/.

I  will have a video of a week synopsis with reading some of my poems on

  https://youtube.com/@cloudyskytoday?si=b7eVh7rj5TqYXZOi

Regarding art, I have participated in Exhibits throughout the year and is featured in a story about Broward Art Guild's Small Works Exhibit at

https://www.artscalendar.com/blog/baja/small-works-big-impact-at-broward-art-guild/

It feels good so I wanted to share with you!

Summer 2024

 I started the Summer with my entry to the Summer Sizzle Salon Exhibit that ran July 5-26,2024.

Picture of Suzzette Dawes at Summer Sizzle Salon Exhibit 

Next stop! I was at Collier City Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 27, 2024 showcasing with Afro Summer. An amazing experience sharing my art with future artists.

David Miller (aka David.11stereo) assembled the team of artists of Willie Williams, Etheridge Lovett, Shanique Dawkins, himself and myself.

Upcoming event! Botanicals Exhibit that runs August 1 - 23, 2024. I'll be at the Opening Reception and I hope to see you there!

The Painting Poet

I would like to thank the Broward Art Guild and Broward County Libraries for displaying my work. Broward Art Guild has a program called "Art Around Town" that allows members to display works in different venues. The venue that I will be displaying my exhibit "The Painting Poet" is the South Regional Library which is located at 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024.

I have fond memories of the venue as I attended Broward Community College - South Campus from 1989 to 1991. I also have attended some poetry club events over the years hosted by Sadiq Alkoriji so I am thrilled to be exhibiting in this space!

The Painting Poet Exhibit will run from February 1 - March 30, 2024 at the South Regional Library.

See some other artwork here.