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    Biographical  Poetry


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Happy Children finished third in the contest "5-7-9"


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Twenty Twenty Vision finished second in the contest "20/20 Vision Poetry Contest"
    Chrissy710 : Thank you to the People who voted for my poem Much appreciation Cheers Chris -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : My Country is Burning finished first in the contest "5-7-5 Old Year Ooops!"
    Chrissy710 : Thank you to all who reviewed and /or voted for my poem. The fires are beginning to be put out ,weather is cooler a little rain in some areas but we are still on alert. Cheers Christine -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : A tight nonet finished third in the contest "Nonet Contest"


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Widow's Tableau finished first in the contest "Tableau poetry"
    Chrissy710 : So pleased to have won this contest amongst the esteemed poets also in this contest . Thank you to everyone who voted fo my tableau

    Cheers Christine -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Legend of the Snowy River ride finished first in the contest "Rhyme-horse/horses"
    Chrissy710 : Hi Everyone Thanks for voting for my poem I am thrilled with this win Also Thanks Banjo Cheers Christine -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on a well deserved win, Christine. Here's to horses and Banjo Patterson!! -
    evesayshi: Congratulations, Christine - I knew it was a winning poem...Eve -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : My April Fool finished third in the contest "April Fools Day"


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Politics: Ho Hum finished third in the contest "Political 5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Loving Life finished third in the contest "I Love..."


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Rocklands Reservoir finished third in the contest "Sense of Place Short Story"


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : 'Just Lucky I guess' finished second in the contest "I Am Not Perfect"
    BeasPeas: Congratulations on placing in the contest. Good humor and great job. Marilyn -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Funny Money finished first in the contest "Limerick poetry"
    BeasPeas: Congratulations, Christine. Way to go. Marilyn -
    Dolly'sPoems: Congratulations Christine, well deserved, love Dolly x -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Melting Moments finished third in the contest "20-syllable 'Cookie Celebration'"


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Sit and wait finished third in the contest "15 Word Poetry Contest "
    RFL: Congrats on your 3rd place win, Chrissy. Best to you, RFL -
    Chrissy710 : ThankYou very much RFL Cheers Christine -
    michaelcahill: This came out way too sane considering the rules! HAHAHA!!!!! Great work. :)) -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : I Kid You Not finished third in the contest "Poetry Telling A Joke "
    michaelcahill: This cracked me up. YES! This was a challenge. Congrats!! :)) -
    Chrissy710 : Thanks Michael congrats to you too I liked your fun poem too Cheers Christine -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Word Count finished third in the contest "200 Word Story"


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Song of the Smithy finished third in the contest "Use These Words"


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Not Amusing finished third in the contest "Four Line Poem"
    BeasPeas: Hi Christine. This was such a fun poem. Congrats in placing in the contest. Marilyn -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : The perfect line finished second in the contest "Write a Kyrielle"


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Testing my Muse finished second in the contest "Statement-Question"


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : No time for housework finished second in the contest "I'm a Little Teapot "
    Chrissy710 : Thank you to everyone who voted for my poem I am so pleased with second place. What fun Cheers Christine -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Across The Miles finished second in the contest "Naani Poem"
    Chrissy710 : Thanks Dean you are so supportive I really appreciate this Cheers Christine -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Brain Dead finished third in the contest "Humorous 5-7-5"
    Chrissy710 : Thank Dean Ha Ha Third is better than not at all What Fun hey Cheers Christine -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Rising Fear finished third in the contest "Cacophony Poem"


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Newborn finished third in the contest "1-6-1 poetry "


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Will she say YES Bill? finished second in the contest "100 Word Dash"
    Dean Kuch: Way to go, Christine.
    Good job!
    ~Dean -
    Chrissy710 : Thank Dean, I am very pleased a second is great amongst this competition quality Thanks ever so much Cheers Christine -
    Liberty Justice: CONGRATS Chrissy710! You certainly deserve to WIN! lol liberty justice -


Chrissy710 : A big Thanks to everyone whoe read and reviewed and voted for my 1-6-1 contest entry. I am so pleased with this win and also congratulate eveyone who entered The competition was tough

Cheers Christine


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : 1-6-1 Rhyming Time finished first in the contest "1-6-1 contest"
    BeasPeas: Congratulations on your win, Christine. -
    Chrissy710 : Thanks everyone I am so pleased to have won this contest an really love you support and congratulations Cheers my friends Christine -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : 'Black Dog' finished second in the contest "ABAB Poetry Contest"
    Chrissy710 : Hi rama devi and Irish Rain. Thanks you so much for your congratulations on my second place I am so pleased as this is my first time 'committee decision' placing in a contest. I am honpured to be up there with the like of Dorothy Fennel who won with her lovely Autumn poem. a deserving win. this means a lot to me Have a great day Cheers Christine -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Unconditional Love finished third in the contest "Animal Nonet"


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Muse in Hybernation finished third in the contest "Write a Lune"
    Chrissy710 : Thanks Irish Rain I enjoy hearing from you and you are generous in you support. A hug to you Christine -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Crime Does Not Pay finished third in the contest "Learning Right From Wrong "


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Twitter Tweet finished second in the contest "Tyburn Poetry"
    Chrissy710 : Thanks do much Irish Rain. It was a 'risky tyburn, ruffled a few feather I think, but it was good to get a second so Cheers for your congrats. Christine -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Mirror Mirror on the Wall finished third in the contest "what you see in the mirror "
    BeasPeas: Hi Christine. Congratulations! Marilyn -


Chrissy710 : Thank you everyone for your kind review and congrats on being in the Haiku Anthology i feel honoured and humbled Cheers Christine


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Bugger it finished third in the contest "Get Off Your High Horse - A NEW CON"
    BeasPeas: Hi Chrissy. I say this too late to vote, but congrats for placing in the contest. Marilyn -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : A DwaRazy : Indescribable scribble finished second in the contest "DwaRazy Poem contest"
    Chrissy710 : Thanks Dean , you too well done. Happy to be second to you. LOL how much fun was that hey -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Soul-Mate finished third in the contest "Naani Poem"
    BeasPeas: Hi Christine. Congratulations in placing in the contest. Marilyn -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : No Choice finished third in the contest "Beautiful Creatures"
    Chrissy710 : Thank you very much This is an unexpected bonus I am pleased to share third place Cheers Christine -


Chrissy710 : Thanks everyone who voted for, reviewed or both my Apple poem contest entry I am Robert Frost Snow Apple. I truly appreciate your wonderful support Cheers Christine


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : I am Robert Frost : Snow Apple finished second in the contest "What kind of apple are you?"
    Chrissy710 : Thanks Irish Rain and Jan for your congrats I was pleased to share second place with Marilyn . What great fun to be here 😃👍 -
    BeasPeas: Hi Chrissy. Congratulations on winning second place. Marilyn -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Good Fortune (a bio) finished first in the contest "Bio"
    Chrissy710 : Hi everyone Thank your so very much for reading , reviewing and voting for my poem 'Good Fortune' I am thrilled with this contest win and am indeed blessed with good fortune from FS. Many Cheers to you all Christine -


Chrissy710 : Thanks you to everyone who read and reviewed my quasi triolet ' Reach for the Stars ' and for those who voted for this. I was thrilled to share a first place. Cheers Christine😃👍


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Reach for the Stars finished first in the contest "Quasi-Triolet"
    Chrissy710 : Hi Karyn Thanks you very much it was lovely to share first prize with the others Always a bonus to win but it's the fun doing these that makes me have a go. -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Mirrored Time finished third in the contest "Florette"


Chrissy710 : Thank you to everyone who voted for my alphabet story challenge Hello Yellow I am very happy to have come third place and my congratulation to the winner and second placers. well done for a fun challenge story

Cheers Christine😃


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Hello Yellow finished third in the contest "Alphabet Story"


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Poo Hoo finished second in the contest "Humorous 5-7-5"
    Chrissy710 : Hi Fanstory friends Thanks for reviewing and also for voting for my poem Poo Hoo, a bit of fun and I am thrilled with second place My Congratulations to the 2 winners Cheers Christine -
    Ric Myworld: Congratulations! Christine, on your well deserved ribbon. :-) -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Bus Stop finished first in the contest "100 Word Dash"
    Chrissy710 : Hi Dean , Thanks for your great congratulations for my 100 word dash. No often entering a writing contest but thought I would do this one again. You wonderful support is always heart warming Cheers Christine😄 -


Chrissy710 : To all my fanstory friend ,Thank you everyone for reading, reviewing and voting for both my poems 'Terminology Turmoil' and 'in mine own eyes' I had such fun doing these and I am thrilled with the response and wins for these, amongst some very tough competition . Thank You once again . May you all have a great day Cheers Christinex😀😄😊
    Susanjohn: Congrats!!!! It is really good!! -
    Chrissy710 : Thanks susanjohn for your congrats it wasxlovely of you to send Cheers Christine -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Terminology Turmoil finished first in the contest "Ten letter words"
    Dean Kuch: Yours was an amazing write, Chrissy!
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    ~Dean :) -
    Chrissy710 : Hi Dean, Thank you very much for your congratulations and I was thrilled to have won this especially in such tough competition . May sincerest appreciation for your words and also of your wonderful support for my work. Have a great day Cheers Christine😄😀😊 -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : In mine own eyes finished first in the contest "I Am Not Perfect"


Chrissy710 : Hi to my Fanstory friends sorry having internet connection issues and at the moment using my granddaughters iPad so unsure when I will be back online hopefully within the next week then will catch up with posts . Haven't dropped out just temporary suspended LOL look forward to returning . Stay safe and well
Cheers Christine



Chrissy710 : Hi everone. I would just like to say A big THANK YOU to everyone who supported me and voted for my I am Cat poetry contest. I am thrilled to have come equal first with Mark Valentine and I was in with some teriific poets. So Thank again and congratultion to everyone on such a fun contest. many Cheers Christine
    I am Cat: Awesome poem, Christine and thanks for saying such nice things. ;) -
    davisr (Rhonda): Congratulations for your big win. I think your poem was a wonderful tribute to Cat!
    Rhonda -
    Walu Feral: Congratulations Christine. Well done mate.

    Cheers Fez -
    Chrissy710 : thanks so much This is why I am here I do love the writers fun and friendships made x xxCheers Christine -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : Nine Lives finished first in the contest "For The Love of Cat"
    I am Cat: CHRISTINE!!!!!!!!! You're right, I AM surprised! Wow! This is an AWESOME poem! Congratulations on sharing first place with Mark! Great job, girlfriend! And thanks for all those nice things you said... (and the true things too!) lol Mwah! -
    Dean Kuch: Congrats on your well deserved win, Chrissy...
    ~Dean photo signature_27_zpsqlkicnph.gif -
    Chrissy710 : Thanks so much Cat and Dean for your congratulations on my shared win with Mark

    Ha Ha Cat I am glad you were surprised you never know what I will come up with LOL .( keep an eye out )

    Dean loved you Cat pic meow -


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : The Day I turned into a PORN Star finished second in the contest "Humorous 50 Word Story"


FanStory wrote to Chrissy710 : ARroGAnCE finished second in the contest "Acrostic: Arrogance"
    Chrissy710 : Thank you all very much for your congratulations .What fun .Cheers and hugs Christine😃😃 -


Chrissy710 : Hi My Fanstorian friend .I would like to say a big Thank You to everyone who read and review and also voted for my Free verse Death's Call . My poem won the contest and I am so pleased and I feel honoured to have been amonst some very fine writers.
My friend Claire who passed away was my inspiration for this and I hope she is at peace and she will be missed by many.
Once again Many thanks to you all
Cheers Christine😃
    Ima L. Ami: Congratulations! I'm so sorry about your friend. -


Chrissy710 : Hi my FanStory friends. I have been off line for the past 3 weeks supporting my brother who recently had a heart attack and needed Bipass surgery so I have been with him and had limited access to internet and just too pre occupied to write so all is good now and he is recovering well and for that I am truly grateful . I am now back home so apologies to everyone for lack of correspondence or reviews etc I hope to catch up ASAP.
Cheers to everyone and hope for a great 2016 with you all . Christine
    Linda Engel: Glad the news is good news and he is on the mend. Wondered where you were. Glad you're back. -
    Chrissy710 : Thanks Linda, and I have missed this site . hope we all have a good 2016 Cheers -


Chrissy710 : Hi my FanStory friends. I have been off line for the past 3 weeks supporting my brother who recently had a heart attack and needed Bipass surgery so I have been with him and had limited access to internet and just too pre occupied to write so all is good now and he is recovering well and for that I am truly grateful . I am now back home so apologies to everyone for lack of correspondence or reviews etc I hope to catch up ASAP.
Cheers to everyone and hope for a great 2016 with you all . Christine


Chrissy710 : I would like to wish everyone on FanStory a 'Very Happy New Year ' stay safe and enjoy the festivities. Cheers from Australia Christine.
    mrsmajor: I wish the very same, to you and yours, Stay Safe, Happy, and Enjoy!
    Victoria -
    I am Cat: Happy New Year, Christine! Mwah -
    michaelcahill: Australia, one of the major cool places on Earth. Everything you wish for in 2016. mikey -


Chrissy710 : I would like to wish everyone on FanStory a 'Very Happy New Year ' stay safe and enjoy the festivities. Cheers from Australia Christine.


Chrissy710 : Hello everone on FanStory I wish you all ver very Merry Christmas on this lovely day of celebration with family and friends. May peace on Earth and Happiness be our future goal. with my best wishes and a big Cheers to you all from Australia Christine🎅🎅🎅
    Gloria ....: Merry Christmas to you too, Chrissy. :)) -


Chrissy710 : Wow. My poem The Burning Torch has given me my first all time best rating so I am thrilled to have reached this status with a poem , so I would just like to say A BIG THANKS to everyone who has read and given me such lovely reviews for this ( I really enjoyed writing this and to have it now in this category is lovely ) With a huge Cheers to you all Christine😃😃😃
    Linda Engel: Feels good doesn't it? Proud and glad you are in our group! -
    Chrissy710 : Thanks Linda and Cat for your congrats and yes it does feel good and just glad to be in such good company Cheers Christine😀 -


Chrissy710 : Hi fellow Picture this Challenge writers for the lovely inspiring image by Pantygynt. I must apologise for not being mindful of the requirements as I have pumped my post to many times and if I could I would now unpump hopefully it will drop back soon so I join the others. Also if you wonder why I may have also been ahead of the date. it was actually Monday 26th yesterday for me in Australia so sorry to jump the que. I will try to be very aware of these issue in the future.
However I would like to thank everyone ( even if you are not in this challenge group for reading my poem The Burning Torch. and for your lovely support.

Hope you all have a great day today Cheers Christine😃
    I am Cat: It was awesome! (it's not like it hasn't been done before Christine, no worries! ;) I'm just glad I got to read it! i really enjoyed it! So glad to have you with us! ;) -
    Linda Engel: It was excellent. Don't worry , twice now I have made edit changes and forgot to hit private view and it posted anyway , and I cussed and scrambled to disable it
    (grrrrrrr) Thank goodness I didn't promote until time to really post. -
    Chrissy710 : Thank guys will try to be more on the ball lol Cheers to you all Christine ( loving this site and meeting everyone$ -


Chrissy710 : Hi everyone I would just like to say a big THANK you to everyone who read and reviewed my 5-7-5 'My Birthday 2015 ' poem and for your lovely reviews and birthday wishes that helped make my day special so a big Cheers to you all Christine😃


Chrissy710 : Thank you to everyone who voted for my poem Forget to remember as the winning poem in the I'm not Perfect contest . I was thrilled with the win so appreciate your vote s and reviews .

Also a big Thank You to everyone who reads and reviews my poetry I really value your comments and have learn't heaps. Still looking for the ultimate Haiku lol Cheers Christine😃


Chrissy710 : Just an update on my profile and FanStory user name I needed to change my user name from Chrissyxxx. So I am now Chrissy710 . Thanks to everyone who has supported my poems, thus far I have enjoyed meeting everyone and there are many fabulous poets and writers on FS I love reading your work also. Cheers Christine


Chrissy710 : I would like to say a big thank your for everyone who voted for my poem ' My World's eyes are crying' as the contest winner. Much appreciation to you all Cheers Christine😀


Chrissy710 : Thank you everyone for the great feedback on my latest post 'Politically Incorrect.' It does seem that this 'disease' 'Politically Correctness has become epidemic, not sure how to stop it but I have immunity now lol Cheers Christine


Chrissy710 : I would like to say how much I have enjoyed belonging to the FanStory site, I have had so much fun over the past 10 days since joining reading many of the writers work . 'wow ' such talent . Also thank you to everyone for reading my posts and giving me such terrific advice and encouragement. I have never shared my poetry in a public forum before and appreciate all the feedback and reviews . I am learning so much and look forward to checking in each day. With my thanks Cheers Christine😄
    Linda Engel: Welcome, it is a lot of fun. I'll check out your work. -
    Ginnygray: Chrissy, thank you so much! You have given me an honor! Thank you! -