by Don Holmes | Dec 21, 2010 | Poetry
Silver was the night As frost glistened on sleepy trees A fox passes silently by As if unaware of the freeze An owl hoots overhead A mournful cry for some prey The biting frost is hard It will snow by the start of the day A badger leaves his set Cautiously looking...
by Don Holmes | Dec 17, 2010 | Poetry
We’ve come to that time of year When people are filled with good cheer As they walk down the street They smile and they greet Even strangers with “happy new year” They greet folk with cheery hello’s In a way that everyone knows Is brought on by drink Which makes us...
by Don Holmes | Dec 8, 2010 | Poetry
Who’s knocking at the door of my conscience? At this joyful time of the year Who dares to question my pleasure And my right to live without fear Who is it that rudely reminds me? This season is not fun for all Who is it that spoils my enjoyment Who is it displaying...
by Don Holmes | Nov 25, 2010 | Poetry
Outside it’s cold A north wind is blowing Before too long It will be snowing Nothing is sure But at this time of year There is a need And a hope for good cheer Christmas is nigh With a promise of mirth Time to give thanks For the Virgin’s new birth Praise to our God...
by Don Holmes | Oct 31, 2010 | Poetry
Why is the enemy always so right It’s his “duty” to kill and to maim But when our soldiers put a foot wrong The world will soon lay the blame The enemy wait at the side of the road And blow up our troops as they please It doesn’t matter whoever they kill They “work”...
