<p><em>Dawn Anyway</em> is a collection of 40 short poems exploring encounters in each of the four seasons. The book seeks to light a candle in the darkness of our times affirming the truth that there is still beauty wisdom meaning and joy to be found in the world and in our lives.&nbsp;These are poems of love for the dawn and for the wider natural world. </p><p><em>Dawn Anyway</em> is designed by noted Maryland artist Suzanne Shelden of Shelden Studios whose paintings of creatures and of high South-Atlantic places and local history have a dedicated following. Shelden's books like her paintings are works of art. </p>