zanya: Dandelion time!


FanStory wrote to zanya: Stones from the sky finished second in the contest "Short Story"


FanStory wrote to zanya: Promises ! finished third in the contest "Betrayal"


FanStory wrote to zanya: The Attic finished second in the contest "The time of my life:"


FanStory wrote to zanya: Aroma finished second in the contest "5-7-5"
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians - Autumn edging ever closer ! zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Polished boots finished first in the contest "War"
    zanya: Wow - what a pleasant surprise ! thanks Fanstorians -zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Shades of Winter finished third in the contest "Ode To Winter"


FanStory wrote to zanya: Wise Owl finished third in the contest "My Muse"


FanStory wrote to zanya: Moon print finished second in the contest "Septolet Poem"
    zanya: Glad you liked it 1 zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Skyscape finished third in the contest "3-5-3"


FanStory wrote to zanya: War Debris finished second in the contest "2-6-2"
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for the accolade ! zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Forgive finished second in the contest "Forgiveness Poem"


FanStory wrote to zanya: Faith ? finished third in the contest "Faith 5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to zanya: Shadows finished second in the contest "A Typical Day "
    zanya: Fanstorians delighted !zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Blackbird's song finished second in the contest "Write a Lune"
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks! Zanya -
    tempeste: Sending you a virtual "give five" for your well deserved win! -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Heartwarming Blizzard finished second in the contest "Blizzard Flash Fiction"
    zanya: Delighted Fanstorians - thanks for the accolade zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Just an X in a box ! finished first in the contest "I voted"
    judiverse: Congratulations on your first place finish. A wonderful story. judi -
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for that 'Vote' to 1st place for this tale . zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Such a Skinflint ! finished third in the contest "Found It"
    zanya: Great Fanstorians - glad you like this little tale ! Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Haiku( Fog) finished third in the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest"
    rspoet: Congratulations on a beautiful haiku. Well done.
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    krys123: Congratulations Zanya.
    Alx -
    PoemsOfDD: Zanya, a fine win. Congratulations! ~DD -
    zanya: Fanstorians -thanks for taking this wintry Haiku to your hearts ! zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Nocturnal Notes finished second in the contest "Nightingale"
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Leaf Fall finished second in the contest "ABC"
    zanya: Fanstorians -thanks Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Cindy and her sisters finished third in the contest "Inspirations "
    zanya: Fanstorians -glad you liked this little Cinderella with a twist tale ! Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Sunflowers finished third in the contest "2-6-2"
    zanya: Fanstorians -thanks zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: On board the Titanic finished second in the contest "Pretend You Were There"
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks ..zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Life of a..............bee finished third in the contest "The life of a...."
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks ..our precious bees are in danger ! zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Suburban prisoner finished third in the contest "The Prisoner "
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Flummoxed by Faith finished second in the contest "Faith"
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Leafy chestnut tree finished second in the contest "5-7-5"
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: My Victorian day finished second in the contest "A Typical Day "
    zanya: Fanstorians -thanks zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: No Frontiers finished third in the contest "Monostich Poetry"
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Olive branch finished third in the contest "Sedoka"
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks ..zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Pen is mightier than the sword finished second in the contest "Explain the Quote"
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for the accolade zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: First flight finished third in the contest "5-7-5 death in nature "
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Love's Melody finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Valentine"
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for the accolade zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Tinder Love finished third in the contest "5-7-5 love"
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Betrayal finished second in the contest "Betrayal"
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for the accolade. zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Cookie finished third in the contest "Acrostic Poem"
    zanya: Fanstorians - thanks for the votes zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Spring's promise finished second in the contest "Spring"
    zanya: Fanstorians ..thanks for the accolade zanya -


zanya: Thanks for all those wonderful messages on Dobby's departure to doggie heaven !!!

Wishing one and all the joys of Christmas season.
zanya


zanya: Our beloved Cavalier King Charles 'Dobby' has just slipped away to doggie Heaven..we miss him sooooo much...zanya
    michaelcahill: Aww ... so sorry. Nothing hurts more. Hugs to you. mike -
    Jannypan (Jan) : You were his best friend. So sorry. Google "Rainbow Bridge". -
    damommy: I'm so sorry. It's hard to let these little fellows go. He had a good life with you, and you can hold on to that. -
    Dean Kuch: I'm truly sorry for your loss, zanya.
    photo Sydney1_zpsaxcjjzu3.gif
    You have my heartfelt condolences.


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zanya: Finally got my computer back on track!!!! What would life be like without a computer ??????????zanya
    flylikeaneagle: I suffered for three days while my computer kept going pink. My techy said
    I needed a new driver and uploaded one.

    I spent the time cleaning and decorating my house for Christmas.
    Merry Christmas to you.

    flylikeanegle - nancy -


FanStory wrote to zanya: November nights finished third in the contest "Sedoka"
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for the accolade ...zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: No battledress finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Political-No Holds Barred"
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Horseshoe finished second in the contest "An object"
    zanya: Fanstorians -thanks for the accolade. zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: No hand to hold finished third in the contest "5-7-5 love gone wrong"
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Cuban cigars finished first in the contest "Countries of the World"
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Price of life finished second in the contest "5-7-5 life"
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Autumn finished first in the contest "Name"
    zanya: Fanstorians - thank you Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Talk ! finished second in the contest "Septolet"
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Autumn twilight finished second in the contest "15 Syllables"
    zanya: Fanstorians -thank you. Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Haiku(luscious orchard scents) finished first in the contest "Nature haiku"
    zanya: Fanstorians - a great big 'Thank you' ! Zanya -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations on finishing first with this lovely haiku. Marilyn -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Pallid moonbeams finished second in the contest "5-7-5 winter poem"
    zanya: Fanstorians ..thanks for the accolade zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Spider Web finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Nature"
    zanya: Fanstorians - thanks for the accolade zanya -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations on placing in the contest. Marilyn -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Autumn prelude finished first in the contest "Stacked 5-7-5 "
    zanya: Fanstorians- thanks for the accolade - Zanya -
    Kazzawin: Congrats...lovely poem : ) -


FanStory wrote to zanya: silence speaks louder finished third in the contest "5-7-5 romantic love"
    zanya: Fanstorians - thanks for the vote of confidence ! zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Scholastic shades of Autumn finished third in the contest "3-2-1 poetry contest"
    zanya: Fanstorians - thanks for the accolade zanya -


zanya: Dying to try out the noble art of sonnet writing but don't know where to start ? zanya
    Mustang Patty: read some of the great examples here AND go to shadowpoetry.com for a complete description of the poetic form -
    michaelcahill: But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?

    Read that line over and over and get familiar with the rhythm/the beat of it.

    daDUM, daDUM etc

    it's an unstressed syllable or a soft syllable followed by a stressed or a hard syllable

    but SOFT what LIGHT on YONder WINdow BREAKS

    try slapping your knees when you say it ... your left knee for the soft syllable, your right knee for the hard.

    Get that ryhthm and you've got what you need to write a sonnet. It's the key.

    I know this sounds nuts, but some people get it easy and others ... LOL, it took me over a year!!!! -
    kiwisteveh: I thought a sonnet might be nice to write;
    I put my pen to paper, had a go.
    And lo, although the words were rather trite,
    It just flowed out like honey, even so.

    I went dee-DUM like Mikey says above.
    And counted five times two must equal ten.
    I wrote about some mushy stuff like love,
    I got the first four lines and then again.

    And then some people say I have to turn.
    Perhaps my lovers quarrel, fall apart.
    But love, if true, within the heart will burn,
    They say we'll make it if we're heart to heart!

    And there, I've done it, Sonnet number one,
    Completed though I've only just begun! -
    zanya: Great... love the responses to my newbie sonneteer plea!!!! zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Eventide finished third in the contest "Sound"
    zanya: Fanstorians-delighted -stirred some bitter sweet memories ! zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: sun kissed Summer days finished first in the contest "5-7-5 summer"
    zanya: Fanstorians - delighted -thanks for the vote of confidence -zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: dappled butterfly finished second in the contest "5-7-5 butterflies"
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for the accolade zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Paddington Bear finished first in the contest "Sedoka"
    zanya: Wow - delighted for Paddington Bear ! Thanks Fanstorians zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Summer Nights finished third in the contest "20 Syllables"
    zanya: Fanstorians -thanks for the accolade zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Haiku( blue, green or white striped) finished third in the contest "Ocean haiku"
    zanya: Fanstorians - delighted you liked this one - what an interesting topic ! zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: brave robin redbreast finished second in the contest "Bye Bye Blackbird"
    zanya: Fanstorians - thanks - delighted Spring's robin caught your attention ! zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Life's balance sheet finished first in the contest "Haiku Movie Review"
    Dean Kuch: photo congrats-11_zpshxg1chs2.gif
    Schindler's List was a great choice, zanya!
    Well done. -
    zanya: Fanstorians - thanks - I am basking in the glory of this win!!! zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Storm brewing at Briarly Hall. finished third in the contest "Storm Approaches"
    zanya: Fanstorians -delighted this little historical fiction snapshot made it to 3rd place- thanks for the accolade zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: sunrise rays light up finished third in the contest "Sunshine or Moonlight?"
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for the accolade zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Walking in the Woods finished second in the contest "Haibun Contest"
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for this accolade ... the Haibun is an interesting form zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Eiffel Tower finished second in the contest "Famous Landmark Poem"
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Jane Austen (1775-1817) finished third in the contest "Write a Bio Poem"
    zanya: Delighted Fanstorians Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: 5/7/5 (sad refugee eyes) finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Poem"
    zanya: Fanstorians - a big 'thank you ' for the accolade. zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Horse Chestnut finished second in the contest "Nonet Poetry"
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks. Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: April's moon finished first in the contest "5-7-5"
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Wise owlish Muse finished third in the contest "Senryu You!"
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians -zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: World Wide Web finished third in the contest "Get It Off Your Chest Flatly "
    zanya: Fanstorians thank you Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: (Ode to winter)golden daffodils finished first in the contest "Ode To Winter"
    zanya: Fanstorians - thank you Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: dog-eared or kindle finished third in the contest "Ode 5-7-5"
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Haiku(cicadas humming) finished first in the contest "haiku - insects"
    zanya: Fanstorians thank you . Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Secrets in the study finished third in the contest "100 Word Dash"
    zanya: Thank you Fanstorians zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Sadness finished third in the contest "Sad Poems"
    zanya: Delighted ! Thanks Fanstorians. zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: planet earth congests finished first in the contest "Lowku Poem"
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for this accolade...Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Real Fake ! finished second in the contest "Name"
    zanya: I am honored -Fanstorians thank you Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Hope's Quest finished third in the contest "25 Words"
    zanya: Delighted - Thank you Fanstorians zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Love's embers finished first in the contest "3-5-3 senryu on love"
    zanya: Wow ! Thank you Fanstorians! zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: History finished third in the contest "2-10-2 syllable contest"
    zanya: Delighted - thank you Fanstorians Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Tawny owl finished third in the contest "I Am Not Perfect"
    zanya: Wonderful news - thank you Fanstorians ! zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Step Out Of Your Prison ! finished second in the contest "The Prisoner "
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for this accolade! Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: My Muse finished third in the contest "A Typical Day "
    zanya: Fanstorians -Now I have purpose in hanging out with my Muse till 3a.m lol- Thank you Fanstorians zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Take a Tablet finished third in the contest "Free Verse"
    zanya: Such exciting news! 3rd in contest ..thank you Fanstorians Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: haiku(flap of butterfly) finished second in the contest "Nature haiku "
    zanya: Thank you Fanstorians - it is so -o-o exciting to win ! zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Strawberry moonbeams finished third in the contest "Sedoka Poem"
    zanya: Fanstorians thank you for this accolade Zanya -


FanStory wrote to zanya: Summer's eve finished third in the contest "Septolet Poem"
    zanya: Thank you Linda Engel I am simply chuffed !!!zanya -
    zanya: I am simply thrilled to win- thank you Fanstorians .
    Zanya -


zanya: Hi Fanstorians,
I am presently researching the succinct and beautiful poetic form the Haiku and would be interested in getting in touch with any Fanstorians who are interested in same. Zanya
    IndianaIrish: You'll find many members who love the haiku format here, zanya! -
    I am Cat: Every time someone says, "Haiku", I resist the urge to respond with, 'Bless you" (except, perhaps... just now) ;) -
    Dean Kuch: Gypsy Blue Rose, she's really into haiku. She did one a day all month long during haiku month, and I heard she's starting a multi-authored book which anyone can contribute to. -