by Don Holmes | Jan 15, 2012 | Poetry
She was elegant it was plain As she sat upon the train Reading from her paper book Trying not to take a look As he sat upon his seat Careful not to catch her feet Smiling slowly turning red He asked her what it was she said She’d only mouthed a little “Oh.” When his...
by Don Holmes | Jan 9, 2012 | Poetry
The tension first starts at 7 a.m. Adrenaline coursing his veins Sweat trickles down his aching back As he jostles the crowds for the trains The biggest fear he faces today Is someone will grab the last seat He’ll have to stand all the way there And walk down Victoria...
by Don Holmes | Jan 6, 2012 | Poetry
Never look back Don’t dwell on the past Think of today To make your love last What’s gone is gone It’s best left alone If one has sin Try not to atone Dark days that fill Your mind and your heart Will bring you grief And force you apart So let’s forgive The hurt and...
by Don Holmes | Jan 5, 2012 | Poetry
I have a fascination For all things aviation Piston engined string-bags That once flew over sand bags Goggles and a silk scarf Today would make us all laugh Then came the S6B A sight for all to see This sleek and speedy flier Was one we could admire The plane that...
by Don Holmes | Dec 19, 2011 | Poetry
Fluttering flurries of snowflakes Soon fell on Christmas Eve And from their warm bedroom windows Children could now believe Santa would fly with his reindeer Stopping at each chimney stack And whilst they soundly were sleeping He’d choose the gifts from his sack Then...
