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JoAnne Stefanizzi
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"Art of Trouble" 8
Thomas gathered up the new phone box and accessories from the counter while Jade familiarized herself with her new model iPhone. She scrolled down...
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"Christmas with a Child's View" (....Santa Claus, Pere Noel, Father Christmas, Sinterklaas, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle....)
Needed a bit of silly to brighten this holiday, hope you forgive my slip into childish rhyme but also hope- you do enjoy it.... Merry, Happy Christmas!
"Winter Constitutional"
Ghostly breaths of brumal dew Icy mist of petrichor Barren branches sway and shiver Loosening spikes of icicles To stab the frozen earth Subnivean...
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"Art of Trouble" 7
Thomas rounded the bend heading to the bottom of the exit road at a troubling speed and with way too much wobble from the deflated back tire, but...
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"Willow's Missing Tail" 35 (last chapter)
Now that the sun had risen and the house was unstuck, all the guests were free to leave but the night’s conflicts still lingered over some of them,...
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What a curmudgeon that Simon
Posted on Thu, 17 Sep 2026
What a curmudgeon that Simon is, doesn’t seem to like much of anything or anyone, even suspects his wife's food? I love the start to this story. How will those young neighbours get along with the opinionated Simon? On to Part 2 to find out.
Read full commentPosted in Old Walls - Part 1
Beautiful poem Turlough,
Posted on Sun, 20 Sep 2026
Beautiful poem Turlough, Autumn can be spectacular - a welcome season after summer heat- but like you, I am still in the throes of Summer here. Heat beating at the door day and night. I dream of and long for an Autumn breeze, a brisk, cool breeze...
Read full commentPosted in On Simeon’s Day
Believable character, won my
Posted on Thu, 13 Aug 2026
Believable character, won my empathy, a sad distance between mother and child. It does work as a stand-alone but also could be a springboard for a longer story.
Read full commentPosted in Letters to the Universe
Your poem captures the beauty
Posted on Wed, 02 Sep 2026
Your poem captures the beauty of the night and its creatures and highlights the tragedy of their loss. The plight of animals, that once had so much land to roam, is disturbing. We claim too much for ourselves, putting up awful glass & steel...
Read full commentPosted in The Call of the Night
Congratulations Marandina; a
Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Congratulations Marandina; a fitting end to a well written tale. Characters take up residence as a tale unfolds and nag you until the final chapter is written; it's a relief to let them go with a flourishing 'the end' -but, you may find them...
Read full commentPosted in Prophesy: The Immortal Witch (30)
Thank you SoulFire77 for your
Posted on Sat, 19 Sep 2026
Thank you SoulFire77 for your kind comment and your generosity posting this challenge. I'm happy you liked my entry. And it's funny you should mention Linus Van Pelt of PEANUTS fame, because that is my all time favorite comic strip. I still have...
Read full commentPosted in Frankenplot: "It Will Come For You!"
It breaks my heart you are
Posted on Mon, 24 Aug 2026
It breaks my heart you are going through this but I'm heartened to hear the doctor and nurses have been supportive and helpful, lean on them when you need strength. I pray these two years pass quicker than you imagine. We all miss your poems and...
Read full commentPosted in A Letter To ABC Tales Friends
What a fun read. I kept
Posted on Sat, 15 Aug 2026
What a fun read. I kept expecting when the trimming was done that the beast might be something fantastical.
Read full commentPosted in Hairy Bob from Heckmondwike
Oh yes, nightmare indeed. Had
Posted on Sun, 16 Aug 2026
Oh yes, nightmare indeed. Had one the other night and hate when you can't wake up fast enough. And you scream but no sound comes out.....awful. So, I made a poem out of it hoping to take away its teeth...or boney hand.
Read full commentPosted in "Nightmare"
Dear Jenny- you are a strong
Posted on Sat, 20 Jun 2026
Dear Jenny- you are a strong and beautiful soul and I wish you to feel the sunshine, breathe the fragrance of flowers, enjoy each sunrise and sunset and not let the list of treatments or side-effects diminish one second of a day for you. I know...
Read full commentPosted in Diagnosis Of My Appointment
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