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JoAnne Stefanizzi
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"Willow's Tail" 21
“Okay, try this one,” Martha said hopefully, pouring the tea into the tasting cup in front of Perfidia. "You know I love tea but Martha my taste buds...
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"Willow's Tail" 20
Martha stood by the window in Perfidia’s kitchen staring out at the vibrant garden bathed in morning sunlight. A gentle summer breeze tickled the...
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"Willow's Tail" 19
“I still have to enter that contest Perfidia,” Martha reminded her as they stood at the funnel cake stand and Perfidia ordered one of the powdered...
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"Willow's Tail" 18
Willow had wanted to follow that meddlesome cat and find its lair and its human, but her human was making her enter this ridiculous contest, and she...
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"Willow's Tail" 17
“How do you know where I live?” Perfidia asked the purple suited, delivery man with venom in her tone. “The poor delivery man’s eyes widened with...
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Grimm's tales certainly are
Posted on Sat, 14 May 2022
Grimm's tales certainly are grim (pun intended) never thought they were palatable for young children but definitely thought fine reading for young adults. Your version of this dark account of the Pied Piper was nicely orchestrated and I liked the...
Read full commentPosted in An Eternal Debt (The Pied Piper of Hamlin)
The last line, the way you
Posted on Mon, 09 May 2022
The last line, the way you juxtapose nature and man; seeds and thoughts intertwining taken by the wind, to be squirreled away, to ponder on. That truly drew me in and took me there. I saw the sun, the pollen, insects buzzing, and thoughts...
Read full commentPosted in Maple Tree Den
A slithering poem of
Posted on Fri, 29 Apr 2022
A slithering poem of thoughtful revenge by an avenging, warrior worm, and perfectly executed in Shakespearean tone. You have a definite talent for this Onemorething. Pray do more...
Read full commentPosted in A Blindworm’s Revenge
I loved this read and the
Posted on Fri, 29 Apr 2022
I loved this read and the name for the plant too. I imagine it was the inspiration for velcro-which make me suppose there is nothing man can know, that nature hasn't shown us.
Read full commentPosted in Sticky Wullie
Tears, shivers and that
Posted on Mon, 18 Apr 2022
Tears, shivers and that chocked up feeling, told me how much your poem resonated with me. Beautiful and poignant.
Read full commentPosted in These Hands
This sounds like a place I
Posted on Tue, 08 Mar 2022
This sounds like a place I would love to visit. I love nature especially on a blustery day; it does make you feel alive, the winds, warm or chilled, have a way of stirring the soul. I loved this poem and the place it took me to. Thank you for...
Read full commentPosted in Up On The Ridgeway
Hi Di-hard, so happy you're
Posted on Fri, 18 Mar 2022
Hi Di-hard, so happy you're reading along. Hadn't thought of a sequel but you're right, it's possible. I’m trying to finish this with a worthy ending but I'll miss these characters too; they've been fun to create and get to know...hmmm, maybe a...
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You have a human voice in
Posted on Fri, 18 Mar 2022
You have a human voice in your writing: it stings, it cajoles it pains. This is written with such clarity and emotion and will resonate with anyone who has had circumstances such as these with a parent. Excellent story!
Read full commentPosted in I Used To Have a Garden
A poignant story, it ripped
Posted on Fri, 18 Mar 2022
A poignant story, it ripped at my heartstrings. This is so well written, believable dialogue, excellent scene setting and dimensional characters. The beginning draws you intimately into the family and their circumstances and it has a humorous...
Read full commentPosted in Wait!
A beautiful poem enriched by
Posted on Sun, 27 Feb 2022
A beautiful poem enriched by your memories Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Brief Moments To Imagine
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