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13 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 180715 times
and 161 of my stories have been cherry picked.
309 of my 1,304 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 325 votes
JoAnne Stefanizzi
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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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"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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The melodic verses are
Posted on Tue, 09 Jan 2024
The melodic verses are reminiscent of a song; I can almost hear the guitars and drum beat behind the words- But is it a lament to how it was, or homage to youthful arrogance? As in all backward glances there are blurred and sharp images; some...
Read full commentPosted in Sic Transit Gloria
A voice of a molecule,
Posted on Sat, 06 Jan 2024
A voice of a molecule, fascinating poem Rhiannon.
Read full commentPosted in Autobiography (but not mine!)
Autobiography of a water
Posted on Sat, 06 Jan 2024
Autobiography of a water droplet, a brilliant take on the water cycle and a well written poem. I enjoyed the journey and philosophical thoughts from the droplet.
Will that be my end?
Read full commentWell, if that plant’s eaten
I may be...
Posted in Autobiography (but not mine!)
Thriller vibe thoughout this
Posted on Fri, 08 Dec 2023
Thriller vibe thoughout this tale was gripping; sorry the bird didnt make it.
Read full commentPosted in Bird Hex Accusation
I'm so glad there is more to
Posted on Fri, 08 Dec 2023
I'm so glad there is more to this story; it's so unique and I am having so much fun reading it. Cannot wait for the next posting. This could be a Movie or even a TV series; it has a lot of potential.
Read full commentPosted in Parcel for you ......Part 9
I’m sorry to hear about your
Posted on Sun, 29 Oct 2023
I’m sorry to hear about your trees; I’ve lost a few in storms too so I know how much it changes the landscape, and storms of that magnitude can be frightening. As for your poem, it hits the chord of humanity; picks at those who offer cold,...
Read full commentPosted in October 2023
So well said Luigi and in
Posted on Tue, 31 Oct 2023
So well said Luigi and in rhyme too! Very profound ending- wish the leaders on this planet could understand that and abide.
Read full commentPosted in One Good Turn
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,...
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Thank you Jacques. Happy
Posted on Sat, 28 Oct 2023
Thank you Jacques. Happy Halloween to you too!
Read full commentPosted in "Spirit of Sleepy Hollow on All Hallows Eve" Part 4 of 4
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...
Read full commentPosted in open your eyes!
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