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JoAnne Stefanizzi
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"Willow's Missing Tail" 7
The sun was setting on this very strange day as they pulled into Martha’s driveway. “Here take this,” Perfidia said and handed Martha a flashlight,...
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"Spirt of Sleepy Hollow on All Hallows Eve" (a short tale) Part 1
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (The tale of the Headless Horseman) is a ghost story set in Upstate New York in the town of Sleepy Hollow. It was written in 1820 by Washington Irving who lived there. The story has been depicted in plays, movies and even in Disney’s memorable cartoon form. I had visited this area when I was in New York and during Halloween the town does do justice to its legend...this sparked a story for me and what follows is a short story spun from that visit...I hope you enjoy it.
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"Willow's Missing Tail" 6
Perfidia opened the front door to her home and Chaos strolled in ahead of her and Martha. “I guess he knows he’s home,” Perfidia said with a happy...
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"The Coffee House Spy" 6
The sun was just climbing in the sky as Brent brewed a strong pot of coffee. He poured the dark brew into two hefty mugs and had just replaced the...
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"Halloween or Samhain"
Candles burning Dripping wax Jack-o'-lanterns Filled with snacks Darkened pathways Ghostly moon Trick-or-Treaters Coming soon Witches cackle Owls...
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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
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.
Posted on Thu, 18 May 2023
Bravo for that strong, uplifting last verse. I applauded the sentiment. Take charge of your voice, express yourself and do not give a care for those who wish to silence you.
Every writer must find their voice, their truth and it...
Read full commentPosted in Find your voice
You paint a vivid picture of
Posted on Wed, 10 May 2023
You paint a vivid picture of tradition, beauty and tranquility in a world far from here. In your verses, I see landscaped gardens and calm waters beneath tiny foot bridges, cherry blossoms pink in the sunlight and the porcelain face of a Geisha,...
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Beautiful and lyrical is your
Posted on Wed, 17 May 2023
Beautiful and lyrical is your ode to a butterfly and its beautiful dance through life. It is sad to think their life span is so short, but in that short time they do create many smiles. Well deserved POD.
Read full commentPosted in Miracle Of Spring On Gossamer Wings
A poem to hearld a spring day
Posted on Sat, 22 Apr 2023
A poem to hearld a spring day's awakening; all the parts fluid, building on the moments and creating a picture in words, as beautiful as a monet painting. I particularly loved your descriptive images in this passage: "and first grafitti...
Read full commentPosted in stravaganza
Your sentiments in this poem
Posted on Sat, 22 Apr 2023
Your sentiments in this poem reflect, for me, the immortal words of John Lennon:
"Imagine all the people sharing all the world- You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one - I hope someday you'll join us and the world will live...
Read full commentPosted in Sowing The Seeds Of Love
You truly need to publish
Posted on Sun, 23 Apr 2023
You truly need to publish these screwball comedy vignettes. You have the dialogue and scene set down pat; all you need to do is slap it between two book covers.
Eating bugs for beer what a concept, rather disgusting but it made for a very...
Read full commentPosted in The Goings On at Ned's
Oh my, and now covid to boot?
Posted on Sat, 08 Apr 2023
Oh my, and now covid to boot? You have had a time of it and I know hospitals are not conducive to sleep, especially if you have to share the sleeping quarters. This has to be so stressful for you and yet your sense of humor remains at the...
Read full commentPosted in Bitty Bsarbie Boob part 3
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