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351 of my 1,474 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 370 votes
JoAnne Stefanizzi
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"The Coffee House Spy" 12
Brent’s heart squeezed with pain seeing his brother’s life resigned to a dozen labeled boxes and his furniture and mementos tossed haphazardly into...
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"Hug-a-lass"
The amber glow of the setting sun and the crunch of bicycle tires on dead leaves sent shivers down her spine. “Roger, I don’t think I’m going inside...
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Willow's Missing Tail" 10
The portal was not closed to Willow. She slunk into the garden and her midnight coat blended into the shadows, but her eyes glittered with magical...
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"The Coffee House Spy" 11
Emily stared at the small square drive in her hand; why was it hidden in Sir Harry’s collar? It didn’t look like a chip used for tracking. She...
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"Murky Waters"
Misleading words Linguistic twists Blur the lines Between us Ego aggrandized Facts victimized Truth obliterated History manipulated Tribe of like...
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It drew me in from the first
Posted on Tue, 31 Oct 2023
It drew me in from the first line and I had to look up 'afrit', but it was worth it. The dark tone of this tale, for me, felt reminiscent of a Dickens tale. Is this a beginning of a longer story, or was it just a snippet of intrigue? Either way,...
Read full commentPosted in Automne Parisien
Conflict eternal with man's
Posted on Sat, 28 Oct 2023
Conflict eternal with man's inability to exist in peace, to leave ego out of the equation, talk as equals and allow for differences and feel the precious connection of humanity we share. Refuse hate and live and let live, that should be simple...
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Those six cats are very lucky
Posted on Sat, 28 Oct 2023
Those six cats are very lucky to have such a caring owner and for your kindness in making sure each one has a special treat, and doesn't lose out on it because they're slow to eat.
Read full commentPosted in Nanny, Shot Herself In The Foot!
Just caught up with this
Posted on Sat, 28 Oct 2023
Just caught up with this brilliant story; it's so original. I'm glad you decided to continue it. I think Pat might be setting up a steal; Vanesa might not want to break out the pj's with her around. I cannot wait for the next post.
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I felt the sinister vibe the
Posted on Wed, 25 Oct 2023
I felt the sinister vibe the moment you described the loan shark, but I didn’t see the twist to vampire. The scene in the alley was unexpected and you captured the palpable fear as he ran back to the diner. Excellent set up and characterization....
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Okay. I am hooked...please,
Posted on Sat, 14 Oct 2023
Okay. I am hooked...please, please...post more soon; I have to know what happens. Great orginality in this story. "Husband to go"... what an intriguing beginning too.
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Love the hope and the light
Posted on Sat, 14 Oct 2023
Love the hope and the light in the end of this poem. I believe there is always hope...there is always a light you can follow, if you look for it. Beautifully written.
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A Beautiful morning unfolds
Posted on Sat, 14 Oct 2023
A Beautiful morning unfolds in your poem. I too love the Summer day at sunrise and the quiet of an early morning. It was peacful walking through his poem with you. Thank you for sharing it.
Read full commentPosted in 5 a.m.
You’ve written a
Posted on Thu, 10 Aug 2023
You’ve written a conscientious piece of poetry that begs for debate. A personal bug-a-boo for me; weed killers are poisonous to nature and us, and yet we don’t outlaw it anywhere, as we should. God created nature, weeds and all, and everything in...
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Fascinating tale of devilry
Posted on Wed, 13 Sep 2023
Fascinating tale of devilry and fate; I did not see that ending either. So well done in characterizing the devil and his victim and I agree with previous comments, leaving it where it ended is the best ending, but it does tickle the desire for...
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