HOLMES

I have a friend from Holmes

who misses desperately her home

the one she played in as a child

where she endured seasons, wild and mild

Her home there is still warm,

with her mother, sisters in each other’s arms,

while devastation around them befalls,

houses, homes, humans crumble and collapse

My friend from Holmes left all behind

her heart and even her peace of mind

she lives here with comfort and love

her memories torment, she must evolve

New language, culture and religion

far, far from home in a new region

her husband’s love is not enough

her soul weeps beneath her laugh

Her home here is a mansion

with all the comfort of this nation

it has four walls and a roof

from her family she is aloof

This foreign land is now her home

but unwelcomed here feels my friend from Holmes

Fear and division drive her mad

loneliness and seclusion make her sad.

Oh my dearest friend so far from your land

We've all here come from afar, take my hand

I offer you my love and friendship

we are sisters in this new kinship.

I will cry your tears

I will drive away your fears

Don’t give up this fight

Preserve, prevail with all your might!