The Poetic Melody of Ariel’s Song by Dawn Pisturino

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After grabbing my copy of Dawn Pisturino’s debut poetry collection, Ariel’s Song, which is dedicated to her daughter Ariel Therese Pisturino, you are drawn into the loving and tender emotions of the rumination her heart emits. Our WordPress community knows Dawn as a gracious writer and contributor to this platform and so many others. Her book contains numerous poems published in anthologies and other literary outlets such as Hidden in Childhood: A Poetry Anthology, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women, and the 2023 Arizona Literary Magazine. 

For me, Dawn’s personal experiences and creative lightheartedness began with her limerick, “The Cannibal and His Dog.” What irony!

A cannibal walking his dog
Got hungry and sat on a log.
“I’ll start with the spleen.
This dog is too lean.
I shouldn’t have taught him to jog.”

Her poem “Rapping” brought chills up and down my spine. It makes you think about those moments when you imagine or believe you heard a strange sound, saw an apparition, or even heard faint whispers of a familiar voice from a loved one that brings comfort, like that of her father. I think we can relate to still feeling our loved ones’ presence long after they are gone. Another poem, “When the Morning Comes” resonates with me regarding how different things look in a new light. Seeing things in a new light unfolds into new angles of vision and awareness that we didn’t see or feel before.

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Dawn Pisturino is a retired nurse in Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Health, whose international publishing credits include poems, short stories, and articles. While many of us are connected to Dawn on this platform, you can also connect to Dawn on her other social media channels on Instagram, Goodreads, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium, Reddit, Pinterest, and Tumbler. Click on any of the images to find her book on Amazon.com, and add to your collection of poetry.

Congratulations Dawn! Here’s to more good things to come!

78 thoughts on “The Poetic Melody of Ariel’s Song by Dawn Pisturino”

  2. I can’t tell you, Kym, how thrilled I am that you read my book, found pleasure in it, and reviewed it. This is such a heartwarming review, I’m speechless. Yes, here’s to more and better things to come for everyone! Thank you, my friend. I’m re-blogging now.

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  6. Honey KymberChickieDee, I recently saw the books you have zoomed through so far this first quarter of the year on Goodreads, and you are truly a reading BEAST! 🤓📙👓📚🧐📗 Yep, congratulations to dear Dawn. Thanks girlfriend. 😍💖🥰 Another recommended read for your bookshelf ladybug! Hugs and smooches! 😘💋😘

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  7. Oh my dear Dawn, you are more than welcome. As I said to you before, you acknowledge many authors and feature their books on your forum, and now, in the words of Diana Ross, “It’s My Turn!” It’s your time so bask in the essence of this moment and celebration! 🎉✨🎆 You Go Girl!!! 🥰💖📚💋🥳

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  9. Well Ms. Pat, look at you Queen Librarian…
    Great symbiotic relationship? 😲 Oh, now somebody has been hitting their Webster’s Word of the Day Dictionary! 😜 I appreciate your angle of scholastic aptitude I needed today. I know Dawn appreciates your warm and thoughtful accolades. 🙏🏼 Hugs and smooches…and a glass of wine! 🤗🍷😘💖😍

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  10. Oh my dear Kathryn, thank you for your sweet acknowledgement my friend. I believe Dawn is over the moon at this point. Hugs and big smooches. 💋 Have an awesome-filled day. Hope you are doing well. 🥰💐🌞🥂😘

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  11. Kym Darlin’, I have used symbiotic relationship for years so no wine was needed, coffee perhaps. Thanks for your kind words. Will definitely have wine later today. 🤩🌷🦋💞🥰🌹

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  13. Congratulations to Dawn on publication of “Ariel’s Song”, and to you, my dear Kym, as your act of kindness in sharing a review of her work is a good deed done! You’re sweet as can bee 😉🐝🍯💖😘

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  19. You already work ten times as hard for the community behind the scenes as you do on your own site ~ where the offerings are always beautifully put together ~ and here you are encouraging and nourishing community again! I’m such a fan of what you do. You go, gurl 👏👏👏

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  22. Phil, you warm my sweet little heart my Poetic Master Photographer. 😎 I appreciate your kind and thoughtful words as always, and I know Dawn is tickled pink! 🌺🌷🌸 Now, where is my honey? 🐝🍯😜💖🐝

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  26. I have read your blog enough to know you are a well read, well written author/poet. I did have a friend that enjoyed showing off big words. I am not that person. My showing off usually includes bad puns and sideways rhymes like sumpthing and pumpkin. 🤔🫨🙊🙉😎

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  29. Oh Ana, you have me all choked up ladybug. Your attention to detail is so profound and pronounced. 🧐 You warm my heart with your encouraging words that uplift and empower me is more ways than you can imagine. 🥰💖😘 I truly appreciate you! Thank you! 🙏🏼

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  30. Oh Pat, I was just pulling your leg and knee cap…probably a foot too! 🤣😜😂 Honey, no dear, you are far from being a sesquipedalian. I simply love your verbiage. It keeps me on my toes, learning something new and rewarding. So honey chile, don’t you dare worry your pretty little head about your sumpthins’ and pumkins’! 😝 Don’t go changin’ for nobody! 👍🏼

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  40. I admire the talent, strength, and compassion that you and Dawn exude. Wonderful to witness women supporting each other. Thank you for this expedient and engaging review, Kymmy! 👏🏻

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  43. Such a great review Kym of Dawn’s well done book dedicated to her daughter. I loved your choices of poems that are always gripping and catch your attention. I’m so happy for her and her diverse writing that she does so well! 💓

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  44. Wow! Amazing and full of love is Dawn’s writing.
    Thank’s for share my dear friend Kym it´s a wonderful post.
    Have a lovely and relaxing evening! Cheers for your kindness.
    Hugs and smooches! Sleep well!

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  51. Awwww my dear Michele my Belle I appreciate your warm and encouraging words. Listen, I just noticed that there are 2 “L’s” in your name? Or am I seeing double? 😜 But anywho, I digress. 😂 Thank you for the support that you share with all of us, and I’m sending good vibes back your way! Happy Easter! 🥰💋🥰

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  53. Oh yes Cindy, I have to agree with you. Thank you so much for your sweet and supportive comment for Dawn’s wonderful news. 🤗 We know how those butterflies in our stomach 🦋🦋🦋 start flying all over the place during moments like this. Having someone who understands helps to calm our nerves. I appreciate what you do to spotlight the work of others in your reporting on your blog. Thank you for taking the time to do that my friend. Have a delightful day dawwwlinkkkkk!!! 🌞💐😊💖😍

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  54. Oh how I appreciate your heartfelt words of encouragement Elvira. This is an exciting time for her and I truly appreciate your words that warms and uplifts my heart. Much love. Abrazote mi amiga! 🥰💖😘🥂🌞☕🤗

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  55. You are welcome, Kymmy; I appreciate your friendship. One grounded in several years of connection and a lovely phone conversation following your gracious podcast request. 🙏🏻 Michele with one l, unless you are referring to Lee, then yes, two l’s in name. 😊 Happy Easter weekend to you, beautiful and warm-hearted woman! 💖🌷

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  57. Aww! Thank you dear friend Kym for your kind words. It always a pleasure visit your blog. I’m happy for her must be proud of herself.
    You are so sweet my dear Ambassador of Poetry. Much love too. Have a wonderful weekend!
    🙏🥰💖😘🤗🧁🫖☕🥂🌟✨
    Abrazote mi amiga!!

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  58. An example of pure empowerment is what you are my Michele, with the one and only “L.” I always appreciate your authenticity and generous heart. Who knew we would discover new friendships and what becoming a woman really is! How delightful! Happy Easter to you too. Hugs and smooches my Dancing Queen! 💃🏼🙋🏻‍♀️💖🙋🏼‍♀️💃🏻

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