Shani Fassbender Poet Tetractys

Ups and Downs

Smiles
for fun
cuddly pets
falling in love
small children trying things for the first time

When I see someone treated unfairly
war and hunger
unshed tears
make me
frown


"First Place" win !
Written by:  Shani Fassbender
for the contest:  "Smiles and Frowns"
Form:  Tetractys

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Carol Sunshine Brown July 25, 2011 at 9:56 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win in Michael's "Smiles and Frowns" contest Shani. Love, Carol

Afroze Ali July 24, 2011 at 12:01 PM you summed it up so well. Congratulations!

David Williams July 24, 2011 at 10:02 AM congrats on your win, David

Amanda Moore July 24, 2011 at 12:19 AM this is adorable congrats on you win!!!

Jun-Jun Villanueva July 23, 2011 at 9:49 PM GREAT WIN! CONGRATULATIONS !!! no doubt about the victory. .well-deserved. . .*-* smile . . .junjun *-*

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 23, 2011 at 3:16 PM Congrats Shani on your first place win ..with such a delightful write ..so happy to be sharing top spot with u also luv..

Andrea Dietrich July 23, 2011 at 11:22 AM you took the path of many things to discuss and it served you well. These are truly the things that make us smile and frown, Shani, a poem everyone with a heart can relate to! Congrats on top win.

Dr.Ram Mehta July 23, 2011 at 10:46 AM My congratulations on the first place win in the contest of Michael, Shani

Lee Ramage July 23, 2011 at 10:08 AM Congratulations on your first place win. Lee

Carolyn Devonshire July 20, 2011 at 3:24 PM The same things that make you happy and sad are the things that make me feel the same way, Shani. A lovely poem for the contest and I wish you success. Love, Carolyn