by Don Holmes | Feb 6, 2011 | Poetry
The knock at the door was not answered Except by a startled black crow Which flew off the roof of the cottage As I waited alone in the snow No light came out of the windows No fire ablaze in the grate I knocked once more on the door,but I knew that I just had to wait...
by Don Holmes | Feb 6, 2011 | Poetry
One final last hurrah lads Before the curtain’s drawn One more stab at life lads Before the fateful dawn One more chance to show them That I am still a man And cross the bridge of doubt Still happy that I can Fate can not be halted It marches on and on How fruitless...
by Don Holmes | Jan 23, 2011 | Poetry
Do you have a box full of treasures Where do you keep it – she said I have no need to store my treasures They are here – all inside my head But they will fade when you grow old Will you ever recall them – she said Some will go with the passage of...
by Don Holmes | Dec 23, 2010 | Poetry
Outside the shopping centre He sheltered from the cold The beggar asked for pennies His face care-worn and old Most people steered around him Avoided him at best They thought he was a rough one “Don’t put him to the test” But the beggar had a secret Few people knew...
by Don Holmes | Dec 21, 2010 | Poetry
Soldier soldier where are you On this cold Christmas day Are you opening presents From loved ones far away Are you having turkey And lovely Christmas pud No might be your answer Whilst wishing that you could Some might just be lucky To get a Christmas meal Others will...
