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14 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 470077 times
and 218 of my stories have been cherry picked.
362 of my 1,545 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 381 votes
JoAnne Stefanizzi
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"Alone..."
Somber as a cat, stoic, un-moving, eyes fixed, looking out the window. Islands we are not, I remember someone saying, people need people…was that a...
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"As The Leaves Turn..."
Canvas of yellow and orange Draping the landscape Hint of a chill wind In the air Hot chocolate Simmering on a stovetop Woolens retrieved From...
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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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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...
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I wish I could zoom in to
Posted on Fri, 02 Jun 2023
I wish I could zoom in to those pictures you’ve posted; what beautiful lands they depict. I would love to soar above them and with your words the images flow from one point of interest to the next, taking us on this journey of impressive...
Read full commentPosted in Around Longtown, upper Monnow Valley
Peacocks are beautiful and
Posted on Thu, 18 May 2023
Peacocks are beautiful and those tails when they preen are rainbows on a bird. Birds are amazing and I loved reading your poem.
Read full commentPosted in Half The Sky. Part Two.
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