Dorothy (Alves) Holmes Poems

At first glance, he seemed so young,
And so small...
'He's only thirteen' someone whispered.
Only thirteen and holding everyone
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Purple dreams came true,
Now,
Purple balloons, heart shaped...
Purple tears in salute for
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Summer paused on the path to pleasures of autumn dreams.
Alas! Summer's picture perfect days were soon to end.
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Collect your moments,
String them together like
Pearls of time.
Memories bequeathed to a new generation
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peek-a-boo star light
prettier than urban skies
midnight, country blue
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Nature's pale wonder
Plays hide and seek in forest
My mind's eye gives chase
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The woods are silent
Dressed for the Snow Queen's grand ball
Elegant in white
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Red velvet sunset
Serenades earth and sky
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I sought head
And heart
For nought!
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Some cats climb mountains
Beautiful strong swift creatures
Born free let them be
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