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Sammers Digital Art by Daginne Aignende

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Daginne Aignende was a beautiful soul poet and artist who walked this earth with a gentle and caring heart.  She loved my cockatiel Sammers and created these digital art pieces of him with my photographs for me.  I will forever treasure these .  Rest with the angels my dear Daginne.

Stanzaic Stylings Pro Bono Consulting Services

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Stanzaic Stylings  Pro Bono Consulting Services Mentoring and Coaching Reading and Writing Prompts Poetry Review Self Publishing Guidance Poetry Submission Guide Inspiration and Motivation Background:  Stanzaic Stylings is the ezine version of Ya'Sou! Magazine A Celebration of Life which was a tribute to my late Mom who always supported and encouraged my writing. I have been writing for over 50 years and have accomplished all I've wanted to accomplish with my writing including many credits, awards and books.  Now, its time for me to give back to the poetry community by offering my knowledge and experience to any poet out there who needs help with their writing.  As a result, I have decided to launch my own "poet to poet" consulting services, pro bono, to anyone who may need help.All you need to do is email me at jmcojo@gmail.com with your inquiries and I will respond within 24 hours. Thank you Joanne Olivieri Founder/Editor jmcojo@gmail.com Joanne Olivieri Websi...

Blooming in Winter by Joanne Olivieri

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photo and poem by Joanne Olivieri Blooming In Winter Sleep eludes me as the darkness lingers invading my thoughts like black ice. The silence disturbs as the night stops allowing the darkness like a shroud I yearn for morning when sunrise awakens and my thoughts are refreshed like a white magnolia
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Bouzouki Listening as you play closing my eyes your nimble fingers strumming my body in delicate precision hitting each note to perfection. I tremble, feeling your voice gently caressing my soul those melancholy eyes piercing my heart with undying love musical foreplay. From my book Dark Linings by Joanne Olivieri

Dark Linings by Joanne Olivieri

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Available now from Cajun Mutt Press, Dark Linings by Joanne Olivieri, pick up your copy on Amazon today! A dark, erotic and at times gritty collection of poetry, Joanne writes about the light and dark sides of her past in a tantalizing volume of poetry. Exploring her imagination in a living tale of life, love, and loss is the backdrop for Dark Linings. Dark Linings by Joanne Olivieri #newbook #bookbuzz #Amazon #poetry #dark #erotica #CajunMuttPress #publishing Review by:  Lynn Long 12/26/2018 A sensual journey of the heart and soul...  A captivating walk on the path of self discovery found in the wake of love, loss and betrayal...  Filled with subtle eroticism and raw passion with each turn of the page the reader finds themselves gloriously lured into it's provocative depths...  Visually stimulating, seductively enticing, and emotionally driven. Dark Linings is a must read! - Lynn Long. Bravo Joanne Olivieri.

perfection yet seen by Joanne Olivieri

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perfection yet seen insignificant am I my beauty astounds Photo and haiku by Joanne Olivieri.

Earthquake by Joanne Olivieri

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Earthquake Mother Nature's fingers pierce the earth's crust... fault lines  Haiku and photo by Joanne Olivieri.

Midsummers dream by Joanne Olivieri

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Midsummers dream fantasies in high definition Haiku and photo by Joanne Olivieri

Cotton Candy by Joanne Olivieri

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cumulus clouds pattern the sky... Cotton candy Photos and haiku by Joanne Olivieri.

Tree Commune by Joanne Olivieri

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diverse species hugging limbs tree commune Photo and haiku by Joanne Olivieri 

Summer Rains by Joanne Olivieri

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cascade of sea tears escape high tide Summer rains... Haiku and photo by Joanne Olivieri

Just Before Waking by Joanne Olivieri

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Just Before Waking Poetry & Photo by Joanne Olivieri Your lullaby caressed the sound waves of his inherent desire  to acquiesce  to the cliffhanger of his nocturnal episode  and debut in the finale of his dream. He is descending into the incoherent realm of euphoria. Apprehensive of his destiny He will awaken.

Rocks by Joanne Olivieri

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rocks rest upon the shore seaside sands of time Photo and haiku by Joanne Olivieri photo taken at ocean beach in San Francisco.

Meditations by Joanne Olivieri

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meditations... darkness unfolds into the light Photo and haiku by Joanne Olivieri. Photo taken at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.

Spiritual Nourishment by Joanne Olivieri

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Prince Of Peace The dove of peace unfolds his wings.     angel hair entwines heartstrings. As spirits chant, a minstrel sings,     the choral melody of kings. Due North a star, lights the way To Prince of Peace, where He lay.                    A child                    So Mild A Savior born on Christmas day. Peace On thy lips, fruit of the vine      shall evoke a taste of shame Martyred bloodshed cup of wine     invisible in His name. Thy wrath befell upon the sight Of devils chance to winged flight                    Yet we                ...