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I wrote this for a contest, and I had a lot of fun picking out my favorite poems that I have written! :)

1) Cotton Candy Castle https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/cotton_candy_castles_486508 I adore this poem. For me it is a description of how my mind works. It’s my favorite piece. 2) Spaceship https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/spaceship_546835 I love the style and story of this poem. It is my best attempt at writing children’s poetry. 3) They Said https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/they_said_1147225 I had a toxic friendship, and I'm still healing, but this poem helped me express that hurt. 4) A Prayer https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/a_prayer_1148227 My faith is a deep part of me. I am happy to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ. 5) It Wasn't Hard to Say Goodbye https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/it_wasnt_hard_to_say_goodbye_1148228 I'm 22 and just starting life out on my own, to me this poem captures that feeling of growing up. 6) Fire Ant Mind Control https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/fire_ant_mind_control_491091 My friends and I made up this conspiracy on a whim. It is a fond memory of youth. 7) Double Vision https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/double_vision_487815 The original format of this poem is overlapped to mimic how I see. I think it’s a work of art. 8) Physics https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/physics_865793 This poem is an expression of how much science means to me. Also, it is fun to read aloud. 9)How to Pool Noodle Lightsaber Make https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/how_to_pool_noodle_lightsaber_make_492025 This poem also expresses the joy of my childhood. (And my nerdiness). I had a ton of fun writing it! 10) Diving In https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/diving_in_486516 This poem is a shape poem to express the feeling of flying when I dive. I love that feeling.

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Date: 5/27/2020 6:12:00 PM
Congratulations on winning first place in the 10 Poems contest, Heather! It's been great getting to know you by reading your list. Hope your creative writing class is going well ~ John
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Date: 5/25/2020 8:50:00 AM
Many congrats on your top notch win, dear HEATHER. Sincerely ~ Elaine
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