Peter Lewis Holmes Poet Free verse

To Those Not Yet Born

To those not yet born
Be careful of the thumping heart
For rats abound 

Turn to the morning sky and
Marvel at streams, mountains,
Drifting mists and rocks in pools!

In happy womb do dance!
Your sword?  Best kept to hand.
You’ll need its edge one day

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Patricia Cresswell October 4, 2017 at 12:45 AM Are we born with a sword ready for battle. What if we were born with a book, what then. Would there be peace? You have given me much to think about. Thank you.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri November 10, 2016 at 6:48 AM Woah a unique super poem to the unborn. The wording is very poetic. Thumbs up for the freeverse style. Nice to read from u again.

Viv Wigley August 23, 2016 at 10:52 PM A warning, indeed. So many little battles they face ahead. Great little write, peter. Regards, Viv Peter Lewis Holmes August 25, 2016 at 8:28 AM Thanks Viv!

John Fleming August 22, 2016 at 5:50 AM As always, Peter...Compulsive reading! My very best regards...And my very best wishes. :) john P.s A seven...For entertainment value.