Welcome to the POETS & WRITERS Series on VALENCIARTIST. Here our protagonists tell their story in their own way and with their own words. We will not be translating as that would call for interpretation and we prefer that their words remain as they have written them.
You can be part of this series if you are a writer, a poet, artist or engaged in the arts in any other manner. Just reply to this post with your email address and we will send you the information and schedule you for participation.
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Dawn is a published author and a phenomenal poet from Arizona. Here is a sample of her poetry
BAUDELAIRE
when i saw you there
lying on the cold stone slab
your virgin beauty pure as white marble
i remembered why i loved you
and all the promises we made
you no longer see me
except in dreams far away
you no longer hear me
except when celestial angels
open your ear with a golden horn
but i can touch you
and suckle the cold white breast
as empty as your heart
and kiss the waxen lips
devoid of blood
your infinite beauty
is so much more
than your finite body
could ever bear
in this suffering world
someday my soul
will follow you into the ether
and find you smiling
like a gleeful child
in the arms of god
DAWN’S BIO
Dawn Pisturino is a retired registered nurse in Arizona, USA whose international publishing credits include poems, short stories, and articles. Her first poetry book, Ariel’s Song: Published Poems, 1987 – 2023, debuted with five-star reviews.
DAWN’S INTERVIEW
1) Who are your major literary/artistic references?
Depending on what I’m writing, my major influences have been H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, the Bronte sisters, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Thomas Hardy, and the great Russian writers.
2) What makes you a writer? What do you like to write about? What is your plan for the next five years?
My ability to tap into and articulate deep emotions makes me a writer. I like writing various things, from dark humor to horror and off-beat thrillers. I’ve had numerous poems, short stories, and articles published. My goal is to publish a novel. I already have several started. I tend to drift toward the dark side, so you will probably never see me write a mushy romance novel, although that’s subject to change.
3) Do you write about your life, your feelings/emotions, yourself?
I write about whatever strikes me at the time and according to my mood. Sometimes, I hear somebody say something that triggers a thought that I turn into a poem or short story. Writing short stuff is easier for me because of that process. Maintaining a consistent mood with longer pieces is hard, and I get bored quickly. I write a lot about interpersonal relationships because they interest me, and my background as a psychiatric nurse gave me plenty of opportunities to interact with all kinds of people.
CHEERS
We thank you so much Dawn for your time, your thoughts and your input into this series that is aimed at poets and writers and creative people engaged in all the arts.
JaZzArt en València 
I am loving this series Francisco. And i am delighted to know more about Dawn❤️❤️ she is one brilliant poet
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Oh, Michelle, you are so kind! Thank you!
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I enjoyed reading ❤️
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Thank you Michelle ❤️🌹❤️
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Thank you so much Michelle!
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Me encanta a mí también. Y esta poeta me gusta mucho.
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Es fabulosa. Gracias!
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¿Te apuntas?
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Además me complace y me llena de orgullo tenerla entre mis seguidoras.
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Fenomenal!
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I appreciate you so much for doing this, Francisco!
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It is my pleasure Dawn! All the best!
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Congrats Dawn. 👏🏻👏🏻
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Thank you!
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Yo sigo su blog porque me gusta mucho su estilo de poemas. Un acierto en tu elección Francisco.
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And I love yours! Thank you!
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You are welcome
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Muchísimas gracias Manuel, y la serie sigue…
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La voy siguiendo
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Un abrazo Manuel y buenas noches.
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Dawn is an amazing writer and sounds like we are both Edgar Allen Poe fans. I love Dawn’s writing and think she is a vivid and what I call raw poet, which I truly enjoy and lean towards. These interviews are very interesting as we learn more about people that we have followed and read for years. This piece is characteristic of much of her work. Her descriptive phrases and references to God have a tendency to draw me in. She is a wonderful writer and nothing she does surprizes me as I see great things ahead for her, even more than she has already achieved. She is a hard worker and working in a Psychiatric Unit would give a nurse a lot of interesting ideas and experiences to draw from and she does, we know based on this great interview. Thank you so much Francisco as I am learning much about people that I care deeply for and admire their work so much. You have already highlighted some of my favorite artist. I hope to see Mike Utley among your interviews. Many thanks again Francisco. Our love and blessings to you both.
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Thank you so much Joni. Yes, I would like to see Mike Utley and many others as well. All are cordially invited. All the best and many blessings to you both.
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