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by apoetwholovestosing
Thu May 14, 2015 3:30 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: ί, and the letting of your burning lips
Replies: 4
Views: 5452

Re: ί, and the letting of your burning lips

A passionate verse...what bliss, starting with a kiss! A pleasure to read!
Cynthia
by apoetwholovestosing
Thu May 14, 2015 3:26 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: His Scent.
Replies: 3
Views: 4765

Re: His Scent.

How lovely Fay! A song of rapture!
Cynthia...
by apoetwholovestosing
Thu May 14, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Before Winter
Replies: 9
Views: 11380

Re: Before Winter

Beautiful in content and presentation!
Cynthia
by apoetwholovestosing
Thu May 14, 2015 3:21 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: With These Hands
Replies: 3
Views: 5035

Re: With These Hands

Lovely verse...divine in content!
Cynthia
by apoetwholovestosing
Wed May 13, 2015 9:15 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: May's Rising.
Replies: 7
Views: 6741

Re: May's Rising.

So lovely Karin! A most enjoyable read. God smiles on you!
Dorothy
Singing Still
by apoetwholovestosing
Mon May 11, 2015 2:57 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Poem Without A Melody
Replies: 2
Views: 4020

A Poem Without A Melody

6:13 a.m. EST
Before sunrise
2nd day of spring
I await
Day break and
The Robin's song!

Cynthia
APWLTS
March 21, 2013
by apoetwholovestosing
Mon May 11, 2015 2:55 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Hide and Seek
Replies: 1
Views: 3265

Hide and Seek

I snuggled up to the darkness,
hiding from your absence...
It find me again,
lost in this world where the emptiness
holds me prisoner!

Cynthia
A Poet Who Loves To Sing
written May 6, 2015 10:56 PM
by apoetwholovestosing
Sat May 09, 2015 11:33 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Spring Scenes
Replies: 2
Views: 3736

Spring Scenes

The highway is gray but Spring wears every shade of green To enhance the traveler’s journey! Evergreens and tall pines lean, Spruce, elm, grand oak so high, Dogwoods with white blooms Tease the eye as we rush by. Forsythia linger in yellow bright, Daffodils have gone out of sight Azaleas show off fr...
by apoetwholovestosing
Sat May 09, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Spring Morning in May
Replies: 2
Views: 3983

A Spring Morning in May

How sweet the clean air;
the gardens are bordered by
azaleas in pink delight,
that make the eyes smile and
the heart sing...
These are God's gifts you know
This early morning in spring.

Cynthiaapwlts
Singing Still
by apoetwholovestosing
Tue Mar 03, 2015 12:58 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Sleep Dreamer's Lullaby Fall
Replies: 4
Views: 6653

Re: Sleep Dreamer's Lullaby Fall

Karin, as always, a pleasure to read. A lesson in loveliness for sure! A treat to dine at your table serving beautiful verse!
Dorothy
Singing Still
by apoetwholovestosing
Tue Mar 03, 2015 12:52 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Poetic Form...Acrostic Dectina
Replies: 3
Views: 4977

Poetic Form...Acrostic Dectina

Poetic form Teasing my brain I won't ever be the same Acrostic Dectina is taxing At best.. I must forge on... So I can get some rest... Count the syllables and Not the letters.. Do it again, its bound To get better... One word, with ten letters in it The same letter at beginning And end... no other ...
by apoetwholovestosing
Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:19 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Happy Birthday To March Birthdays Especially Those of Senior Years...You Sweet Birds of Youth
Replies: 2
Views: 4055

Happy Birthday To March Birthdays Especially Those of Senior Years...You Sweet Birds of Youth

Sweet bird of youth are you As charm has no age Nor does beauty Except in the quality of its “earned” antiqueness If we speak of a tangible thing… But in the ageless beauty of people, Developed through their existence Enumerated by the turning of calendar pages, I say to you Forget your numbered yea...
by apoetwholovestosing
Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:57 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Brown Poem Written With My Pink Crayola Pen
Replies: 8
Views: 7544

My Brown Poem Written With My Pink Crayola Pen

Dorothy A. Holmes ⋅ 23 February [Edit] My Brown Poem Written With My Pink Pen This is my brown poem. A sepia, mahogany, tan poem. Coffee colored with cream poem. A dark chocolate, caramel colored chocolate poem. A sweet tooth, got to have you white chocolate poem. A golden brown, sassy brown chocola...
by apoetwholovestosing
Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:00 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Some Days Are Like That
Replies: 3
Views: 4602

Some Days Are Like That

The sun is wild today Dancing on the highways Spreading, latching onto trees Of every kind... Just splashed itself on my windshield, Tickled my knuckles holding the wheel. Look! It's lighting up the sky! The snow melts away under her laughter. The sun has followed me home, teasing The landscape, Now...
by apoetwholovestosing
Sat Feb 21, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Our Midnight Cruise On The Chesapeake Bay
Replies: 5
Views: 6071

Our Midnight Cruise On The Chesapeake Bay

Sailing At Midnight, Skyline fading in evening haze, The air is warm and still. Music wails in the sweltering heat - and No one brave enought to dance Although the beat is good. Baltimore, we hail your flickering lights in the Distance as we graduate toward your land marks... Ft. McHenry first - we ...
by apoetwholovestosing
Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:46 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Loneliness
Replies: 4
Views: 5913

Loneliness

Dressed in red The SOS of heartache Red, in defiance or perhaps A reminder of the fire Now removed from your eyes... I've no place to hide, Loneliness Invades all the empty spaces Left when you said that last good-bye. Oh death!...Why? Dorothy Alves Holmes A Poet Who Loves To Sing written 7:26-7:27 ...
by apoetwholovestosing
Sun Feb 15, 2015 2:40 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Back Tracking To Your Love
Replies: 3
Views: 4624

Back Tracking To Your Love

I ran back again, To gather your missing kisses, as Suddenly the memory, wrapped In your arms, you holding me so Close, came like a dust storm, Blinding my once seeing eyes. I stumbled on, to search for you, Becoming trapped in the folds of a Tapestry, woven of what I wanted, Not what I needed; Stil...
by apoetwholovestosing
Thu Feb 12, 2015 1:15 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Scavenger Hunt
Replies: 6
Views: 6304

Scavenger Hunt

Rainbows stretched across the sky, Roses, frogs and dragonflies, Yapping puppies, kittens puring, Birds singing lullabies, Cooing doves, a baby's sigh. Soft cartooned clouds That make you laugh, first bears, tigers, then tall beautiful giraffes. Pansies posing at the gate, with a frog In top hat wai...
by apoetwholovestosing
Thu Feb 12, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Warriors
Replies: 2
Views: 4173

Warriors

Warriors stay confident!
You know the beauty of love.
Run free!
Laugh!
Only time breathes heavy,
Known to exit...
End!

Dorothy Alves Holmes
Poetry In Motion
by apoetwholovestosing
Thu Feb 12, 2015 12:42 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: To Life, With Love-Sonnet
Replies: 7
Views: 6932

Re: To Life, With Love-Sonnet

A heart tender! Lovely thoughts most especially as I am in my "senior" years and find your beautiful sonnet expresses so well my daily thoughts. Thank you for a most pleasant read!
Dorothy...Singing Still
by apoetwholovestosing
Thu Feb 12, 2015 12:32 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: I Know What It's Like
Replies: 8
Views: 9093

Re: I Know What It's Like

A fine verse! Somehow parents never live up to the expectation of children. So often we hold on to them too long, believing they "need" us for more than our purse strings. Cindy, you've said it all so well!
Dorothy
Singing Still
by apoetwholovestosing
Tue Feb 10, 2015 4:02 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Dreams and Reality
Replies: 3
Views: 4735

Dreams and Reality

Yesterday we laughed And loved And dreamed... Today we love and cry, Loving no less yet Suddenly how wide the bride Between reality and a dream... Today we dream Yet cry, Dry eyed, It hurts when we swallow! Yesterday We laughed And loved And dreamed! Dorothy Alves Holmes A Poet Who Loves To Sing fro...
by apoetwholovestosing
Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:02 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Forever Friends
Replies: 3
Views: 4601

Forever Friends

Where are you going without me, Said the cloud to the sunbeam as it Gaily danced across the sky. I am going to kiss the flowers and join the birds in song, and warm the Butterflies. I won't be long, she sang out, Her voice was light and gay, I cannot tarry to talk any longer, For a sunbeam, this is ...
by apoetwholovestosing
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Mother's Ambivalence (posted after Sandra's True Story)
Replies: 4
Views: 5390

Re: A Mother's Ambivalence (posted after Sandra's True Story)

I must say my daughters, who were always beautiful, became fine productive women, every now and then, mentioning the poem. My mother always said, "Things that hurt instruct!" LOL
Dorothy
by apoetwholovestosing
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:51 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Our Moonstruck Dreamscape
Replies: 9
Views: 8511

Re: Our Moonstruck Dreamscape

So divine Karin! Angels must smile at the tender beauty in the words you weave when you write a poem. You mellow the heart, allowing it to taste the sweetness in every line as well as hear passion's soft melodies.

Dorothy
A Poet Who Loves to Sing
by apoetwholovestosing
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:36 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Mother's Ambivalence (posted after Sandra's True Story)
Replies: 4
Views: 5390

A Mother's Ambivalence (posted after Sandra's True Story)

The poem below was written many years ago when I was attending a writer's conference...My two daughters were in their late teens, between 16 and 18 and thought they had all the answers and didn't even know the questions. I read this poem at this conference and every mother roared and wanted a copy. ...
by apoetwholovestosing
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:13 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: COME LIGHT - - by Fay Slimm.
Replies: 12
Views: 10609

Re: COME LIGHT - - by Fay Slimm.

Always, there is excellence in your writing. This is a beautiful verse. A most enjoyable read!
Dorothy
Singing Still
by apoetwholovestosing
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:07 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Seasons Of Life
Replies: 10
Views: 8297

Re: Seasons Of Life

A lovely poetic truth, wonderfully penned...Time is fleeting!
Dorothy
Singing Still!
by apoetwholovestosing
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:03 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Life can be unfair - a true life story
Replies: 7
Views: 6516

Re: Life can be unfair - a true life story

The sad story of so many mothers...seems those who get the most caring are those who did no raising at all. We must remember our own self worth in spite of the short comings of children's behavior.
Dorothy
Singing A Sad Song
by apoetwholovestosing
Sun Feb 08, 2015 4:53 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Just For You
Replies: 6
Views: 6186

Re: Just For You

A heart tender! A most thoughtful verse!
Dorothy
Singing Still
by apoetwholovestosing
Sun Feb 08, 2015 4:50 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Haiku Trio Rear Window Collage
Replies: 4
Views: 4689

Haiku Trio Rear Window Collage

it was in the rear view window I saw sunset, brilliant in God's western sky, pink- gold horizons inviting my eyes to feast on mosaic wonders we headed east where we would await a welcomed sunrise whispering Dorothy Alves Holmes A Poet Who Loves To Sing written on a return ride home Feb. 7, 2015 5:40...
by apoetwholovestosing
Sun Feb 08, 2015 2:06 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Poetry In Motion****How It Began
Replies: 2
Views: 3564

Poetry In Motion****How It Began

Trapped in a hazy fog by
Your delicious kisses,
I stared silky concentrated desire
In her eyes!

Dorothy Alves Holmes
written August 11, 2008 10:54 p.m.
by apoetwholovestosing
Sat Feb 07, 2015 10:54 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Free Spirited Butterflies
Replies: 2
Views: 3502

Free Spirited Butterflies

It seems it was just yesterday we met, Some ten odd years ago - a blind date - The years have gone too fast, Where did the time go? I ask A silent room - you're not here; And my mind's again adrift On the cool waves of memories. If there is more to love than the sweet Bitter ecstasy we shared so lon...
by apoetwholovestosing
Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:48 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Snowflakes ~ Alliterative Haiku
Replies: 7
Views: 6189

Re: Snowflakes ~ Alliterative Haiku

Absolutely beautiful! Your pallet, your heart speaks!
Dorothy
Singing Still
by apoetwholovestosing
Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:23 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Running To The Beat Of The Drum
Replies: 1
Views: 2722

Running To The Beat Of The Drum

Like a gazelle Long strong legs With muscles pulsating Etched in golden skin Running to the beat of the drum. One lap Two... Mind free Except for the count Fourth time around Striving to conquer this stone and iron Trap of water. "Reservoir!" he cries, "I know not your strength But wa...
by apoetwholovestosing
Fri Feb 06, 2015 3:01 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: On being brown....
Replies: 9
Views: 7742

Re: On being brown....

Sandra, thank you for your verse...Years ago I attended a creative writing class at a college in Baltimore, Maryland where I wrote mostly love poems. The professor could not relate to me writing love poems as the young people in the class, mostly "Black" as we were called at the time, seem...
by apoetwholovestosing
Fri Feb 06, 2015 2:25 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: I Have Never Been To Mexico
Replies: 4
Views: 5826

Re: I Have Never Been To Mexico

Cindy, thank you for the painting in words...and for a wonderful tour!
Dorothy
APWLTS
by apoetwholovestosing
Fri Feb 06, 2015 2:20 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHARD (Nightmute)
Replies: 11
Views: 10258

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHARD (Nightmute)

Hop,
Skipping,
Jumping,
Laughing,
Singing,
To wish you a most special birthday Richard!
I hope this day brought you all the joys that made
Your heart sing!

Dorothy
APWLTS
by apoetwholovestosing
Fri Feb 06, 2015 2:15 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Perhaps
Replies: 3
Views: 4586

Perhaps

I sometimes think my love
Is simply my heart
Playing tricks
On my mind!

Dorothy Alves Holmes
A Poet Who Loves To Sing
by apoetwholovestosing
Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:38 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: If A Heart
Replies: 2
Views: 2855

If A Heart

If it is true That a heart cries, Then my heart weeps Like a thousand willow trees! If it is true That a heart knows sorrow My heart is sadder than The tragedy of wars, lost or won! If it is true That a heart can break, My heart is shattered Like humpty dumpty from his fall... Crushed like a rose be...
by apoetwholovestosing
Sun Feb 01, 2015 3:32 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Love's Kisses (Poetry In Motion #26)
Replies: 4
Views: 5571

Love's Kisses (Poetry In Motion #26)

Softly love's kisses
Wrapped in rainbows
Will somersault in
Clouds of gardenia, dancing
Around celestial heavens.

Dorothy Alves Holmes
A Poet Who Loves To Sing
by apoetwholovestosing
Sun Feb 01, 2015 3:26 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Haiku Just Before The Rain
Replies: 2
Views: 3656

Haiku Just Before The Rain

moon takes flight
clouds wear shades of gray
thunder grumbles

Dorothy Alves Holmes
A Poet Who Loves To Sing
by apoetwholovestosing
Sat Jan 31, 2015 5:36 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Morning Calling
Replies: 3
Views: 4313

Morning Calling

Sunrise due soon,
Erasing the gloom.
Morning dew steals
Through the woods
Chasing rabbits and
Sounds of early morning.
Listen!

Dorothy Alves Holmes
A Poet Who Loves To Sing
written 5:35 a.m.
Thursday February 24, 2011
by apoetwholovestosing
Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: It was
Replies: 10
Views: 9473

Re: It was

Going back to bed is fine for sleeping but it is not good to escape there, hiding from the world. You will miss out on living when bed becomes a misguided friend. It is fine for afternoon naps to refresh your mind and write another fine poem.
Dorothy
by apoetwholovestosing
Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: ‘Twixt Night and Day
Replies: 5
Views: 5170

Re: ‘Twixt Night and Day

Beautiful Stella! Absolutely divine!
Dorothy
by apoetwholovestosing
Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:47 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Painting By Moonlight
Replies: 6
Views: 6036

Painting By Moonlight

As if blindfolded first I paint your eyes highlighting the sparkle radiating the truth your love speaks. Then the curve of your nose that flares when you laugh. Your mouth is full and rich so I linger here to portray their rich smile. Moonlight becomes a halo to enhance the wonder of you as I lay to...
by apoetwholovestosing
Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:14 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Melancholy - Another Sad Song
Replies: 5
Views: 4722

Melancholy - Another Sad Song

It is a sad song
When writers don't write
And a melancholy thing when singers
Don't raise their voices in song
And a much sadder song when
One's lover is gone.

Dorothy Alves Holmes
A Poet Who Loves To Sing
by apoetwholovestosing
Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOROTHY"
Replies: 4
Views: 5068

Re: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOROTHY" I Feel Like A Kid Again

Stella, I must tell you, the Birthday Video was outstanding, heart warming! I thank you most sincerely! To all, your good wishes are precious to me, gifts without ribbons!
Dorothy
Smiling and Singing a glad song!
by apoetwholovestosing
Mon Jan 12, 2015 4:14 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Haiku Look It's Snowing
Replies: 6
Views: 6292

Haiku Look It's Snowing

don't hide behind trees
in shadows of winter's snow
laugh, make snow angels

Dorothy Alves Holmes
A Poet Who Loves To Sing
by apoetwholovestosing
Sat Jan 10, 2015 1:42 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: In Celebration For My Birthday...January 9th
Replies: 5
Views: 4995

In Celebration For My Birthday...January 9th

The children came with balloons and a fancy cake, My favorite ice cream and the Happy Birthday song For this special date... Singing at the top of their voices in grand harmony "Happy Birthday!"...as sweet as could be. Dear Earl, prepared a dinner fit for a queen With my favorite everythin...

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