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14 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 364140 times
and 203 of my stories have been cherry picked.
351 of my 1,474 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 370 votes
JoAnne Stefanizzi
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"Dwindling Ancient Forests"
Primal Temperate Rainforest Mist Shrouded Trees Moss covered grounds older than the rivers history in the soil mystery in the air whispers on the...
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"A Little Rhyme"
Fog rolls in on ocean shores Casting shadows on gossamer doors Imagination writes the tale On a ghost ship we can sail To ancient lands in our...
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"The Coffee House Spy" 10
Brent walked into the apartment and found Thies intently watching the clip of the man at Emily’s door. “No need to wonder where he went; I saw him in...
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"Willow's Missing Tail" 9
(Events from earlier that evening) “Sahara, get in here right now!” Daphne yelled in a tone that demanded immediate action and her voice reverberated...
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"The Coffee House Spy" 9
Brent had to shuffle his feet as fast as his character depiction would faithfully allow. He couldn’t break into a full run and stay undercover; it...
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Great, evocative poem Jenny,
Posted on Thu, 21 Sep 2023
Great, evocative poem Jenny, alive with the storm you were experiencing and the fears you had as a child. Well deserving of golden cherries. I could feel the thunder and see the flashes of lightning across the sky in your very descriptive...
Read full commentPosted in Tempestuous Stirrings
Your poem conjures sadness,
Posted on Thu, 31 Aug 2023
Your poem conjures sadness, an introspective consideration and juxtaposes it with ordinary images like the grandfather rattling his teeth and the cockatoo named Dog. The tempo and visual words are profound yet illusive. What is the “first sorrow...
Read full commentPosted in The First Sorrow
Yes, this is a well deserved
Posted on Fri, 01 Sep 2023
Yes, this is a well deserved pick of the week. There are those poems that touch a heart chord and this is one. We do reflect on past connections and wonder if it is as remembered, or was something missed? ...“Imaginary Diary", I think we've all...
Read full commentPosted in You Never Said
Like Ed, also not a hunter.
Posted on Sat, 02 Sep 2023
Like Ed, also not a hunter. The Friendship and loyalty have put the two in an uncomfortable deception but the truth would get them out of it…good setup and defined characters; is there more to this?
Read full commentPosted in About koalas
Loved this poetic ode to Rain
Posted on Sat, 02 Sep 2023
Loved this poetic ode to Rain, very nicely done; I can hear the rain drenching the land, quenching the thirsty earth and softly pattering on the rooftops. Enjoyed this very much....
Read full commentPosted in The sounds of rain
To stay positive when faced
Posted on Sun, 13 Aug 2023
Staying positive when faced with a harsh diagnosis is difficult but you have a good outlook, by your last line and, as none of us knows the end of our chapter, living each day and seeking the beauty in it is the best we can do. I am happy to read...
Read full commentPosted in Dozey Bella and Cippy
Yes, I did register to be
Posted on Sat, 29 Jul 2023
Yes, I did register to be there. Thank you for asking.
Read full commentPosted in "Murky Waters"
Once again Craven Danger
Posted on Sat, 01 Jul 2023
Once again Craven Danger lives up to his name; he's always finding trouble and I agree with Marandina about hearing that NY accent, its lovely, but to me it’s hometown music. Congratulations on the well deserved POD and the new digs too. Hope you...
Read full commentPosted in An Economy of Words at Ned's
There is a morning dew feel
Posted on Mon, 29 May 2023
There is a morning dew feel in this poem; nature waking up, soft touches of beauty, so delicate, like the mayfly. Wonderful poem Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Nature's Wonders
The pride of seeing your
Posted on Wed, 31 May 2023
The pride of seeing your child find their talent, wherever it is found, is transforming. I had a similar experience with my younger son; I have a piano but no time to play and decades passed since my days of lessons and time enjoying it. The...
Read full commentPosted in new song
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