Toaster And Philosopher
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Written: July 24 for contest, Sponsored by: Miranda Hawley
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A toaster is the wise old sage of the kitchen,
Fire's bread with "Plato" steadfast positio...
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Categories:
hawley, analogy, fun,
Form: Rhyme
THE HEAVYWEIGHT AND THE FEATHERWEIGHT
...THE HEAVYWEIGHT AND THE FEATHERWEIGHT
Poem written for Ridiculous Comparisons Poetry Contest, Miranda Hawley, sponsor, July 23, 2025
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Categories:
hawley, 12th grade, animal, bird,
Form: Free verse
CRAYON BOX DIVINE DREAMS
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My crayon box is filled with dreams’ color
Of joyfulness tints and happiness’ hues
Brightened by thanksgiving and praises ardor
Midst gold of gladness, devoid of sad blues.
Oh, there ...
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Categories:
hawley, appreciation, blessing, cheer up,
Form: Sonnet
Crayon Box Dreams
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Written: May 27, 2025, for contest Sponsored by: Miranda Hawley
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Colorful crayons, the dreams of my choice,
Chalk, white, and red alle...
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Categories:
hawley, child, inspirational,
Form: Sonnet
ARTIST
...{For 5x5x3 Poetry Contest
Sponsor : Miranda Hawley
Date submitted: 20/4/25}
ARTIST
They shone daring green avocado
in dark adverse period swearing
guilt ridden heart vanquished...
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Categories:
hawley, art, character, color, emotions,
Form: Free verse
Limestone's Whisper
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Written: April 12, 2025, for contest Sponsored by: Miranda Hawley
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You were not entirely missed
Unwinding under shade of woods
reclining on a playgroun...
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Categories:
hawley, character,
Form: Free verse
GRATITUDE BLISS
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Divine mirth grips my heart
exuding gratitude reaching heaven’s throne
when wrapped with ecstatic triumph
persuaded that God is merciful
attending to my needs constantly...
Than...
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Categories:
hawley, appreciation, blessing, christian, god,
Form: Dramatic Monologue
Shadows of Wisdom
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Written: February 04, 2025 for contest Sponsored by: Miranda Hawley
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Despite its vastness, wisdom may appease.
Your darkest fears ...
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Categories:
hawley, analogy, wisdom,
Form: Sonnet
DIVINE ANCHOR
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Toward victory* in running life's race
I hold onto my Anchor of great grace.
Ready to face challenges everyday
my faith clings to my Anchor on the way.
Doing utmost service while re...
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Categories:
hawley, blessing, christian, faith, god,
Form: Couplet
MY LIFE’S BLESSED DESIRE
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Heart radiates joyous love*
bestowed from God above
vanquishing despair, distress, dearth
while sharing compassion mirth.
Soul manifests peaceful delight
walking along truthful li...
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Categories:
hawley, blessing, christian, faith, god,
Form: Lyric
A Shipwrecked Heart's Lament
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Written: January 24, 2025 for contest Sponsored by: Miranda Hawley
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Refuse, to ignite fuse
Whispers weave, wild bruise
Faintly forc...
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Categories:
hawley, adventure, best friend,
Form: Rhyme
Our Dreams Were Answered
...4X4X4X4 Poetry Contest
Miranda Hawley
We were best friends
Then one on one
Our love was strong
And our stars touched
Up in our dreams
We flew like birds
Pass past dead ends
And cars t...
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Categories:
hawley, family, marriage,
Form: Free verse
Rudolph's Leg is Broke
...santa’s in a fix rudolph’s leg is snapped
tripped on a candy cane now the poor guy’s trapped
mrs claus is fuming elves are losing their cool
one slipped on tinsel and fell in the gift pool
how ...
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Categories:
hawley, christmas,
Form: Rhyme
Please Stop Drinking And Driving
...Traffic Safety Poetry Contest
Miranda Hawley
It's a happy-sad ending hour at many bars
Where the parking lots are fool of cars
Where many of these spiteful patrons arrive
And then drink over t...
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Categories:
hawley, abuse, perspective,
Form: Rhyme
A Gentle Reminder to Drive Carefully
...Hey, driver, I just want you to know
That somebody loves you here below
But if you keep driving the way you do
Too fast to heaven you will get through
And that someone you thought loved you true
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Categories:
hawley, car, funny, humorous,
Form: Rhyme
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