Heather Darling Poems

So much to see,
So much to learn,
Mountains to climb,
Corners to turn.
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Aliens are living in my door,
Although it sounds bizarre.
My mother calls it wood grain,
But I know what they are.
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I really want to write.
For years
I’ve been saying,
“I really want to write.”
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So much has happened
this year
I somehow hate to see it go.
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Mommy, can I have some ice cream... chocolate with sprinkles and fudge?
Not now, honey, it’s early. You’ve not even had your lunch.
Oh, Papa, can I date now? All the other girls do.
Not yet, my dear, you are still young with growing up to do.
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A little girl once said,
“You are soft.
You are
not
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