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Write a Naani poem. A Naani consists of 4 lines, the total lines consists of 20 to 25 syllables. See a Nanni example. This contest is for members that have not had a first place finish in thirty days.


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Les Voyages en France
Gavin and Uschi continue their trek to the channel coast
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