***This is a sonnet in the form of ABBA ABBA CDECDE*** When King Herod called the money changer To count all the people across the land From Galilee Sea to Bethlehem sand Baby boys were born in extreme danger. Wisemen came from distant countries stranger While sleeping lowly shepherds took a stand When an angelContinue reading “The Boy (a Petrarchan Sonnet)”
Author Archives: Dawn M. Paul
Life Goes Awry with a Puppy
Hi Friends! I cannot believe it has been over a month since I posted a note here. I posted on November 1st, left for a writing retreat on November 2 and picked up my new puppy, Sumi, on my way back into town. Life went crazy after that. Make sure if you get a puppy,Continue reading “Life Goes Awry with a Puppy”
My Newsletter
Hi friends! This is your official invitation to sign up for my email newsletter, as I would love to have you. Today marks the 3rd one and I really enjoy putting them together, and have received good reviews on the first two. I have been writing for and editing one for the Dayton Christian ScribesContinue reading “My Newsletter”
NaNoWriMo 2019
Hi friends! I am excited to do National Novel Writing Month again this year. Last year I signed up, but didn’t participate as I had entered a mentoring program and was working on art over writing. This year I’ll be reworking the next four novels in “The Tales of Christian Tompta.” I need a titleContinue reading “NaNoWriMo 2019”
A Little One
The little one jumped on a chair, and pulled his sister’s shining hair. She screamed and hit him, His fall broke a limb, and now the pain’s more than he can bear.
Painting “Holy Night”
Hi Friends! Join me for an Adventure in Painting as I add depth to the watercolor painting for the Small Works show at the Dayton Society of Artists. The show will run from November 1 to December 15 at their building on High Street, near the Oregon district and the Catfe in Dayton.
Blue Sky, White Cloud
Hi Friends! Looking for objects in the clouds was a fun game as a child when I traveled in the car or laid in the grass on a hot summer day, dreaming of the future. Driving across country this past summer reminded me of those sweet memories so I’m happy to announce the release ofContinue reading “Blue Sky, White Cloud”
A Moment in Time
Hi friends, I’ve been in an artist mentoring program for a year now and have gone through a few important changes. I am much more confident about who I am as a writer, poet, and painter. When I entered the program, I had no confidence in my art, even though I’ve been doing it onContinue reading “A Moment in Time”
The Brownieman
Hi friends! Today I have a new YouTube video for you. It’s just a short ditty where I reveal a new print I ordered from fantasy artist James Browne. I have recently purged and I have space for it, which is so exciting! Hope you enjoy the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3xrSIOH1t0
My First Calendar
Yay- it has arrived! And so have my designed Christmas cards. Here is an unboxing video-take a look and see if you like them as much as I do!
Dawn Marie Paul Art & Books 