Notes About The Poem
Interesting fact... an Oxymoron is two words put directly next to each other that contrast each other. Whereas a Paradox is a sentence or phrase where the contrasts are separate. Both say something conflicting but still manage to make sense! :-D

Oxymoron-ic Mania

As an all or nothing person,
I'd say I'm "Consistently Inconsistent"
When there's an elephant in the room
You hear that "Deafening Silence"
Its the "Same Difference" to others,
Whatever decision you make.
Too many "Perfectly Imperfect" 
Strawberries will give you belly ache.
It's "Seriously Funny" how 
Oxymorons can be written!
Although I enjoy writing,
It's my "Unbiased Opinion"
We always try to "Act Naturally"
To be true to all and to self.
If not, things can get "Pretty Ugly"
And won't help our mental health. 
A "Random Order" of events
Sends routines in to a "Tidy Mess"
"Unconsciously Aware" of change,
Chaos is a "Sure Bet"
The weather can be "Faithfully Unreliable"
One can get caught in its deceit -
The choice to put the washing out
Is one that's "Bittersweet"...

And so, if in conclusion,
You feel confused.com,
Then this is clear as mud to you!
I'd say my work is done.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Godwin Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 3:13 PM
You did a very good job. This made me realize how many everyday sayings are oxymorons, ones I hadn't thought through, like pretty ugly. Bittersweet is one that stays because the heart feel it pertains to is also an oxymoron, to me. I enjoyed your poem very much, I was entertained and more. CayCay
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August 30, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Thank you CayCay. ☺️🌸 It felt like a novelty write and was fun and entertaining to create. Yeah, bittersweet is probably the best known one because of it being about emotion. Thank you for your encouraging comments and it always feels good to know that our works made their readers feel something. That's when we know we've done a good job with it 😄😉 warm wishes. Xx
Dietrich Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 11:32 PM
I really like this, Natasha. A long time ago somebody at Soup hosted an oxymoron contest. I would have entered it in your contest if old poems could be included but I did something else instead. This was a fun read 😄
Scragg Avatar
August 22, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Thanks Andrea 😊 Glad you enjoyed this one. Sorry about you not being able to enter your other poem. Thank you for creating for the contest xx 🌸✨️
Messina Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:14 AM
I love this, Natasha. You did a great job... Best wishes in the contest! Charlie
Scragg Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Thanks Charles, I'm looking forward to the entries 😄😄 all brilliant so far 😊✔️
Delegans Avatar
August 8, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Very creative and an enjoyable read. Love playful nature of this. Nicely done, Natasha.
Scragg Avatar
August 12, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Thanks Christopher, I always like to create an example of my own before setting contests. I had fun with this one 😊⭐️
Onclaud Avatar
August 7, 2026 at 7:29 PM
so many ' oxy ' words now ringing on my mind, natasha... how lively and interesting can this be!
Scragg Avatar
August 8, 2026 at 12:12 AM
😄.... as lively as you want to make it 😉 it's up to each person how they want to go about it. Main thing... have fun 😁 🌸
Gibbons Avatar
August 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Roflmao hey u hit your funny bone this had me hysterical u got me hook line n sinker @ confused . Com 😀😄😂🥰 don't worry won't let them put u in straight jacket natasha. Never fear Dotti is here like wonder woman to your rescue 🦹‍♀️🦸‍♀️🧞‍♀️ hugzzz friend
Scragg Avatar
August 5, 2026 at 6:59 PM
😂😂😂 Thanks Dotti 🙃 as we've said before, if we ever get taken away, they'll end up the crazy ones 😜 🤪🤪🤪😂😂😂❤️
Daniel Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 7:32 PM
I love this play of words, Natasha, clever contest theme😊
Scragg Avatar
August 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Thanks Joanna, hoping people have lots of fun with it 😄😄😉✨️
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