by Don Holmes | Oct 21, 2014 | Poetry
God provided water To satisfy our thirst He did not have to tell us Who was last or who was first God gave us the knowledge Of how to make a cup At no point did He tell us Who could or could not sup God’s plan was very simple He gave us all we see He tried to cover...
by Don Holmes | Sep 25, 2014 | Poetry
I dread the thought of Autumn’s chill The darkening skies that finally will Bring winter’s cold and bitter days I stand in awe of Autumn leaves And mellow light on glorious trees Or early morning mist and haze It’s just that I can never face Those spider webs of...
by Don Holmes | Aug 31, 2014 | Poetry
Pray God I keep my memories Don’t let them fade away I could not face tomorrow Without thoughts of yesterday
by Don Holmes | Aug 31, 2014 | Poetry
I found myself digging a hole Surrounded by eager admirers And nobody offered to help They just said ”Your efforts will tire us” The hole was a labour of love It boosted my lowly esteem On top of the mountain they sat Waving and eating ice-cream As I toiled inside the...
by Don Holmes | Jul 17, 2014 | Poetry
Riding my snorting white charger (It’s a push-bike you silly old fool) I wave at excited admirers (Well, two kids on their way back to school) I scan the distant horizon (Admit it you need some new specs.) Looking for damsels to rescue (It’s you who is deep in...
