Sunday, April 5, 2026

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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Finding My Peace
75th Anniversary Gala (at BACA in Pompano Beach)

So Keep Your Toxic Kisses
...So Keep Your Toxic Kisses


Long Haul
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.


Saturday, January 10, 2026

2026 is here!

Good-bye 2025, Hello 2026!

Last year, I put 3 entries in one (1) exhibit: True Blue Exhibit. This year, my goal is to attempt 1 entry in every exhibit at Broward Art Guild and also seek out other juried competitions.

First up was the Winter Spectacular Salon Exhibit.

me pictured with my entries at Winter Spectacular
I am pictured with my entries at the Winter Spectacular Salon Exhibit: I titled the photograph "Sunset Inspired" as its sky inspired the painting "Sunset Remixed" which is to the right of it (and closest to me).

Some upcoming exhibits are themed so I hope I can rise to the challenge and have my artwork accepted into the exhibit. Some upcoming exhibits include:
February  -  Heart Of My Heart Exhibit
March - Burlesque is Back Exhibit
April - Rhythms of South Florida ....
Poetry-wise, I want to maintain my practice so I have set myself a weekly goal. Unfortunately, we are now 10 days in and nothing. Since Sunday is my paint day, I will set Thursday as my poetry day and post here to encourage the practice. It will be a draft that I may later rewrite. Not so much your typical resolution but more goal oriented for 2026! 

What is your resolution or goals for 2026? Please share.