James Holman was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He joined the US Army in 2004 and has been writing poems and short stories since basic training. The Soft Side of a Soldier is his first book.
The Soft Side of a Soldier
by James Holman
The Soft Side of a Soldier
by James Holman
Published Apr 17, 2012
25 Pages
Genre: POETRY / American / African American & Black
Book Details
Ever wonder what goes on inside a soldier’s head?
In this collection of haunting yet beautiful poems, one soldier reveals his true feelings, eloquently and honestly. James Holman expresses his thoughts on love, nostalgia, dreams, doubts, fears, and nightmares, uncovering the softer side of a soldier. So now I’m walking here alone A soulless man without a home Trying to live this life on my own Trying to replace my missing soul With memories from a time so long ago