MaryAnne Abdo/Poet/Author

MaryAnne Abdo/Poet/Author Mary Anne Abdo is an author of poetry and short stories for children. With interests in photography. Mary Anne Abdo is an author/poet, photographer, and artist.

She is the owner of Blue Stained Glass Poetry and Art. She graduated magna cm laude from Luzerne County Community College with a degree in Human Services. With a background in freelance journalism; she uses her poetry as a source of creative expression. Her self-published poetry book is titled, "Fractured Lollipop Poems of Brokenness Healing and Hope. Her children's book is titled, "Pumpkin: The

Cat Who Plays With Words." Her new release is titled Droplet of Crystal Poetry for the Soul. All her books are on Amazon. Mary Anne teaches poetry at several nursing home facilities. Her work has been featured in: The World Covid Collective, The Edge of Humanity Magazine, Mind and Matters Magazine, Poetry Super Highway, The Zest of Lemon Magazine, Moonstone Press, Grit and Grace Magazine, Orenaug Mountain Publishing, Pennsylvania Bards, Local Gems Press, Clare Songbirds 2024 Poetry Anthology, Humana Obscura Quarterly Magazine, The Avocet, Calla Press, Scranton Poets Live, Pennsylvania Poetry Society monthly poetry journal, and Studio B's annual poetry anthology. Mary Anne placed second for her photography and short story submission in the Museum of Family Prayer's 2022 Mary Garden contest. She was a 2023 semi-finalist for the Bermuda Triangle Poetry Awards. She has also collaborated on several children's book, Creative Gems Volumes 2&3, and has been featured internationally in Bindweed Magazine's seasonal anthology. Her work has been archived through the National Library of Ireland courtesy of Bindweed Magazine. She has appeared on the local talk show PA Live, The B Inspired podcast,Orenaug Mountain's Featured Poet of the Week,Super Poetry Highway's Poet of Week, Eat The Storms podcast with Damien Donnelly, JMJ Catholic; Art and Catholic Culture and several stage appearances. She was The Word Hive's poet of the month in April 2025 and the Anthracite Journal's featured poet for the fall/ winter live event. Her artwork and photography have been displayed in several local venues. She serves on the board of directors for the Friends of the Scranton Public Library. You may check out her work on: Facebook: Mary Anne Abdo/Poet/Author
WordPress: https://bluestainedglass.wordpress.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryanne.abdo/
YouTube:
TikTok: .anne197
Linkedin: Maryanne Abdo
On these sites you will find her current projects in photography, video and various forms of canvas art. Mary Anne resides in Scranton Pennsylvania.

A Gene Simmons moment sitting in this huge antique chair. Letting off some steam after hours of editing this past week.
08/23/2026

A Gene Simmons moment sitting in this huge antique chair. Letting off some steam after hours of editing this past week.

Off the Boyertown to drop of these two pieces for the upcoming "Pets" art exhibition at Studio B Art Gallery
08/23/2026

Off the Boyertown to drop of these two pieces for the upcoming "Pets" art exhibition at Studio B Art Gallery

Always on the road to promote the joys of poetry and children’s books Chocolate Town Book Fest
08/21/2026

Always on the road to promote the joys of poetry and children’s books Chocolate Town Book Fest

Cover Reveal of my new children's book. "Pumpkin The Cat Who Loves to Rhyme" The illustrations finally came in yesterday...
08/20/2026

Cover Reveal of my new children's book. "Pumpkin The Cat Who Loves to Rhyme" The illustrations finally came in yesterday. Now it is time to go to sleep because a creator never stops until they realize in 4 hours the alarm will be ringing to get up for their place of employment.
The book is due for release in mid September.
Good night and good morning

A Weekend of Art, Music, and BirthAs I write this post, my grandson Luis was just born. My daughter 's due date is next...
08/09/2026

A Weekend of Art, Music, and Birth

As I write this post, my grandson Luis was just born. My daughter 's due date is next weekend, but Luis wanted to see the world today. This just makes this amazing weekend so beautiful. Scranton is buzzing with so much excitement in the air. The Scranton Jazz Festival started on Friday. Open air spaces filled with musicians as people filtered in and out of art galleries....

As I write this post, my grandson Luis was just born. My daughter ‘s due date is next weekend, but Luis wanted to see the world today. This just makes this amazing weekend so beautiful. Sc…

It was a great turn out for the Afa art gallery's opening of Arts to The Rescue. In support of local animal shelters. In...
08/08/2026

It was a great turn out for the Afa art gallery's opening of Arts to The Rescue. In support of local animal shelters. In conjunction with the Afa art gallery, I will be making an event announcement in a few days.

A Framed Tribute Somewhere Near The Glen(In Memory of Glen Hansard)I dreamed of you once last nightsometime around 3am.I...
07/30/2026

A Framed Tribute Somewhere Near The Glen(In Memory of Glen Hansard)I dreamed of you once last nightsometime around 3am.In a cathedral across the oceanas you promised to meet meat the crossroads of Broadway.And yet I waited.You spoke of bells ringingin the streets of New York.And yet I heard a raucous tribute asthe bells were ringing in your name.You and Shane are reunitedand full of wild legendary melodies.And dancing monstrous jigs acrossGalway Bay into Dublin town.Like all good-bad boys music wasyour Irish compass.Wandering and rambling justas the ancient Irish poets of lore.With a pint in your handand soulful songs in your hearts.Slan agat, as my dreams bid meto write dangerous poetry forthe lads and lasses to toast upon.I hope all of your dreamscame true.As you departed,beyond the vale of the Irish Sea in a haleof glory.© Mary Anne AbdoFootnote: I remember blasting Glen’s music in my rented car, driving near Wexford town with my cousin Eileen. Check out Glen’s performance of Fairytale of New York at Shane MacGowan’s funeral.

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