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JoAnne Stefanizzi
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"Willow's Missing Tail" 29
Martha stood by the tray of tea and scones shocked by what had just transpired. “Are you okay?” Dillon touched her arm and she turned to him with a...
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"Willow's Missing Tail" 28
Dillon stood in the kitchen doorway watching Martha blend tea with efficient movements. When she looked up he pushed away from the doorjamb and...
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"Willow's Missing Tail" 27
Jon entered the study and all eyes swung to him, all except Perfidia’s. She was standing across the room and pretending he wasnt there. Her recent...
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"Music takes me there again..."
The first chords stopped time Senses engaged Memory touchable sunshine lit tableau Billboard top ten Once upon a time Danced in the soul Raced along...
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'Willow's Missing Tail" 26
Perfidia opened the door and stared at the two unexpected callers on her doorstep. “Percival? Miriam? What a…surprise.” “Good evening Perfidia,”...
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The bravado of youth masked
Posted on Wed, 13 Aug 2025
The bravado of youth masked the vulnerable fear Danielle had felt with the younger boys. They were obviously itching for trouble and the worrying aspect of bringing a knife to the seashore shadowed the moment with a hint of horror but Billy saved...
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There is a winding script
Posted on Wed, 23 Jul 2025
There is a winding script here that feels like a circular stairway up to a forbidden tower and the fear of what happens next is building. Will Danielle and Billy's paths cross? Is Danielle's nigtmare a prophesy? Is Billy a bird whisperer? Is the...
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This 2nd chapter enforces the
Posted on Tue, 01 Jul 2025
This 2nd chapter enforces the paranormal. I'm still guessing at what is behind Billy's specialness and looking forward to reading the next install to see where you are leading us, your unsuspecting readers....and the crows on the boy's arms lends...
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Thank you Insert-. I have
Posted on Sat, 16 Aug 2025
Thank you Insert-. I have left this tale for awhile and coming back to it, I had hoped to do the characters justice. Your encouraging comment has made me hopeful I have.
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A perfect description of what
Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2025
A perfect description of what a Friend should be in this Acrostic poem.
Read full commentPosted in F R I E N D
Swimmming through the sky-
Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2025
Swimmming through the sky- now that would be lovely. Your imagery is dreamy and soothing in this poem Jenny. Enjoyed it very much.
Read full commentPosted in Fragments Of Life
Loved how it moved in seasons
Posted on Sat, 19 Jul 2025
Loved how it moved in seasons, words creating images of heat and frost and defined the shortness of life. The final line about flowers as life's consort, for me, brought the thought of flowers on a grave, Beautifully written Marandina,.
Read full commentPosted in After the Geese
I agree with Jupitermoon,
Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2025
I agree with Jupitermoon, your poem is powerful and heartfelt. The vivid word play, the mercurial pace of each line drives the message, and the message is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
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Loved the quick tempo, much
Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Loved the quick tempo, much like the frantic pull to scroll,and the ending’s warning of consequence - brilliantly stated. Our brains are shrinking by the unnatural light of our mobiles as are our lives. We are losing the need for tangible...
Read full commentPosted in 3 oz of Insanity
Great beginning...just the
Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Great beginning...just the right amount of spooky intrigue and I love the title. Your depth of surroundings draws the reader in, it dimensional and your characters fill the space creating the reality of the tale. I'm not sure I like the idea of...
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