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For Miranda Hawley's 12 Lines Or Less Ridiculous Comparisons Poetry Contest

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When a poem you write is like a toy car, it’s all wound up (vroom vroom) to take the reader far. If it’s much too short, give the poem gas. More words are the fuel you’ll need to amass. If it’s way too long, your poem might sputter. Add it then to your other toy car clutter. When you poem, like a car, runs smoothly – assume it will take folks for a ride with a zipitty zoom zoom.

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Date: 7/19/2025 1:15:00 AM
Such a clever and playful piece, Andrea! I love the extended metaphor—it’s lighthearted yet full of poetic wisdom. The rhythm and sound effects add so much charm. A joyride of a read from start to finish!
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Date: 7/11/2025 2:38:00 PM
Never thought of it like that. But this gives me a thought pattern.
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Date: 7/8/2025 3:58:00 AM
I do love poems that are like smooth car rides. Thanks for writing & sharing!
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Date: 7/7/2025 8:26:00 PM
Ha, ha. Looks like you like those express lanes, Andrea.
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Date: 7/7/2025 12:25:00 PM
- Fun to read, Andrea - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Date: 7/7/2025 10:36:00 AM
True facts, Great creative poem.
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Date: 7/6/2025 4:53:00 PM
Aw, this is cute, love it!!
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