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January 19, 2026, entered in Eve Roper's 111 Contest, Picture Prompt, placed 2nd

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There's Power in the Printed Word



Magic waits in books
for young girls reading at night	
in their cozy nooks.
In moon glow and candle light,
imagination takes flight.

Copyright © Janice Canerdy | Year Posted 2026

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Paula Goldsmith

February 12, 2026 at 10:25 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful write. Oh yes, magic does wait in books for the reader, so read away. Have a blessed day with your win...............

February 15, 2026 at 5:47 AM

Thanks SO much, Paula. Janice

Krishnanand Guptar

February 11, 2026 at 7:44 AM

Congratulations Janice on your win in this contest with a beautiful poem skilfully carved and imagination taking flight. Particularly loved the last line,

February 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM

Krish, thank you so much! Janice

Darlene De Beaulieu

February 11, 2026 at 12:44 PM

Hello Guptar, Hi! I won a contest!? Thank you for this lovely comment. I am pleased you like the last line. blessings my fvriend. /Darlene

Darlene De Beaulieu

February 10, 2026 at 10:52 AM

Hello Janice , when reading a good book our imagination takes over. I enjoy to read a good book. Hugs. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu

February 11, 2026 at 12:40 PM

Hello Janice, When i read a good book I I get lost in the story line. No matter how tired i am I want to read more. Hugs. /Darlene/

February 11, 2026 at 6:42 AM

Thanks, Darlene. Janice

Linda Alice Fowler

February 9, 2026 at 11:42 AM

I, too, thought of imagination taking flight Janice. Very nicely written! Congratulations! :)

February 10, 2026 at 8:50 AM

Thanks SO much, Linda. Janice

February 9, 2026 at 10:54 AM

Janice, congratulations on your 2nd place win. Blessings to you and yours

February 10, 2026 at 8:48 AM

Thanks SO much, Eve! Janice

January 27, 2026 at 11:11 PM

This is very nice,

January 31, 2026 at 9:55 AM

Thanks so much! Janice

January 19, 2026 at 8:27 PM

Great work, Janice:)

January 19, 2026 at 9:54 PM

Thanks SO much, Joanna. Janice

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