Long Hawley Poems

The past is like a secret hole
It can make us cry and it can make us smile,
It can bring gentle thoughts or it can bring depression,
It can erase the stars from the sky
And it can...

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Written on 9 September 2023 For :
Personification of the Elements Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Miranda Hawley
 

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**THE MAN AND THE PEANUT**

Who was George Washington Carver?, black educator and scientist;
and maybe even some crimes he tried to abolish;
Then he devoted special attention to agriculture development;
From the sweet potatoes;
He developed things like dyes,
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I'm blissful with blest matured certainty! 
Growing well is wondrous reality
     I welcome with glowing serenity
         As my steps are now ushered to...

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Where are you now?

Where have all the soldiers gone?
Been a long time asking everyone.
Troops and Groups of strong young men,
All passed out as fighting troops and then?

We went in as young raw recruits, so strange,
We...

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Written: August 26, 2023
Personification Of The Elements           Sponsored by: Miranda Hawley  
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I hear the echoes of a distant time,
As wailing gnats embrace the wind...

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Created miraculously and mightily from miry clay
Individually, we are earthly, yet possessing image of the Deity’s ray.

Binding us members of humankind is the Almighty’s lovingkindness
Toward redemption for spiritual growth and functional goodness. 
 
Yes, we...

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There are many "cures" for depression, some of them are drugs from a pharmacist, and others are creations by a loving God.

Surmounting feelings of depression-caused sorrow
Let's seek the Saviour along hopeful glow
Striving to overcome woes...

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I care and I search for the favor of God...
grateful for breath of life, strength to pursue fulfillment-bliss
as His steward, assured with victory over indolence.

I care as I search for the grace of the Lord...
along...

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The Lord is my Caregiver indeed
I shall not be anxious of my health’s need
He makes me to relax, from pressures to be freed
He leads me toward serenity with His comforting deed.

He restores my soul against...

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Written on 3 October 2023 For:
What to Search For Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Miranda Hawley


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At 827PM, I'm looking out of the western window of our home.
A few seconds ago, I was busy writing a letter to America, wishing
her a Happy Birthday. I then took a moment to look over...

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"Don't ignore the stop sign on a big yellow school bus even if you are in a hurry, the cops might be around the corner watching you."

We strive to be honest, nothing to hide
Championing decency...

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 Written: June 17, 2023

Whatever Happened To "Jordan" Poetry Contest                  Miranda Hawley  ______________________________________________________________

Whatever happened to Jordan,
His name in...

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If the LORD is my Lamb
I'll shepherd Him back

To a world that has lost Him from their sight
as we've often sunbathed and sailed without giving Him a thought

He streams Mercy into our souls
taking away the...

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The art was most masterful on the dark canvas
Or is it still the most wonderful here on Earth?
I sense the art delves out from the ears of Kansas
Providing me reasons for the faults of my...

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1st Place Contest Winner

A learner journey is never done,
For there are always needs to be won.
And the learner needs to repeat the lesson 
But the soul of the learner always questions.

Learners wish success in the...

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Choose wisely your what guards your heart; for we are products of our environment.

Written: October 21, 2023, For Miranda Hawley Contest
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Bursting, breaking free from stress with glee
Thankful heart welcomes joy of gracious worth
Praising God*for granting radiating, vibrant mirth
Ready to bask in hope, then toward glad sharing --- flee.

Cheerful to inspire others along praise delight
Victorious faith...

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TWINKLE TWINKLE

Twinkle trinkle little pig,
Eat your slops so you’ll grow big.
Be you sow or be you boar,
You must eat a whole lot more.
Twinkle twinkle little pig,
Eat your slops so you’ll grow big.

Twinkle twinkle little chick,
Eat...

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Wisdom, like the endosperm of a coconut, evolved,
Jordan developed in his self-consciousness day by day;
Though vices around virtues, like the galaxy, revolved,
He, like the Magi, keenly discerned and chose the right way.

Boyishness, as the rind...

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Awesome revival am I of divine light
Working possibly through miraculous might
Midst Spirit, water and fire’s partnership-delight
Toward life-building flight against failures’ blight.

With the Spirit of God, I commence regeneration-zest
Quickening souls along water’s cleansing for new creation’s...

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Delighting in the Lord God Who illumines by His truth daily
Assured heart of mine indeed thanks His gracious approval
Yearning for His sweet presence while to the Holy Spirit yielding
Seeking His favorable approval as He wisely...

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AND I ADMIT That IT IS TRUE

And I admit that it is true, 
Christ told believers preach.
God's Kingdom's, form of government,
over earth ... this truth teach.

God chose Christ, as earth's ruling King,
His miracles here do.
Gone...

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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 is green, full of life… healthy well
From God’s grace,...

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