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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 7/25/2011 9:56:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Michael's "Smiles and Frowns" contest Shani. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/24/2011 12:01:00 PM
you summed it up so well. Congratulations!
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Date: 7/24/2011 10:02:00 AM
congrats on your win, David
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Date: 7/24/2011 12:19:00 AM
this is adorable congrats on you win!!!
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Date: 7/23/2011 9:49:00 PM
GREAT WIN! CONGRATULATIONS !!! no doubt about the victory. .well-deserved. . .*-* smile . . .junjun *-*
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Date: 7/23/2011 3:16:00 PM
Congrats Shani on your first place win ..with such a delightful write ..so happy to be sharing top spot with u also luv..
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Date: 7/23/2011 11:22:00 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.
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Date: 7/23/2011 10:46:00 AM
My congratulations on the first place win in the contest of Michael, Shani
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Date: 7/23/2011 10:08:00 AM
Congratulations on your first place win. Lee
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Date: 7/20/2011 3:24:00 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
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