Notes About The Poem

Written 2 January 2026 

Placed First in New Start Poetry Contest  of Miranda Hawley

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Holistic Health



                                                   Body, mind, and spirit shine bright,
                                                  Performing well, with all their might,
                                            With FOODS consumed that nourish deep,
                                                   Gulping WATER quite well to sleep.

                                                      MOVING LIMBS in a gentle sway,
                                                      Heralds start of a bright new day,
                                                       Exposing oneself to SUNSHINE,
                                                    Confers nature`s health aids in kind.

                                                        Pursuing a TEMPERATE course
                                                    Reins in one`s inner untrained horse,
                                                          Inhaling fresh AIR, nature`s gift,
                                                        Prevents our health running adrift.

                                                            A healthy soul is surely blest
                                                When hard work, coupled with some REST,
                                                          Is allied with full TRUST IN GOD
                                                         And prayers that one needs afford.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Hawley Avatar
February 3, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Great job on this winning entry in my contest, congratulations. I like how you used the key words to New Start and put them in all caps.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Thank you dear poet for appreciating the above poem and for its placement among the top podium in your contest. Wishing you a pleasant day.
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