Category: poetry
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Trinidad And Tobago- Caribbean Pride
I am Trinidad and Tobago The Caribbean Queen, My lands flow with beauty All I have, God gave me I have no hatred against anyone. Amongst my sisters I stand in beauty, My star shines bright amongst others This pride is no arrogance I speak with love for all. From my birth, I was crowned…
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Her
She met me when I needed her the most. She is the light; she’s the hope. Always by my side. I felt like I didn’t give her enough time and was clinging to the past, but she was there through it all. Being in the past and feeling sad felt like cheating with her, the…
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Pizza, Marry Me
Oh, pizza! You’re so fine. You blow my mind I get such an urge for your culinary delight My senses are about to explode The smell of your savory perfume Makes me inhale deeply The fusion of flavors upon my tongue Makes me crave you so much more Seeing your creamy, melting cheese Reminds me…
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The Moon
The moon The moon is what we share The moon sees both of us Without saying a word It must be hard The moon The moon saw me awake When I was supposed to be asleep The moon saw my eyes too open When I needed them shut The moon The moon is witnessing Every…
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How Do You Know
It started as a talk Just before dawn I went on and on Like the chatterbox I was Till the clock struck four. How could you know It was all my fault? The bathroom door was unlocked A clear invitation for you to crawl in Break rules, you can never mold How do you know…
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Zante
On a sun-drenched Greek island The sun is scorching I’m so glad the hotel has air conditioning Almost everything is on show No need for many clothes A light relief from the heat A dip in the pool or sea This is a real pleasure to me Listening to the waves swaying too gallantly Showing…
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Petrified
“Petrified” A word out of touch “Petrified” I am running out of time. Emotions infused with glum Feelings I can’t explain Painted blue, Only with pain. Petrified A voice disguised by disgust I am not blind Rather numb Petrified In a room full of roses Knives in chamber Nearer to my end Waiting for a…
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Cape Verde – Island Queen
I am Cape Verde Africa’s beauty, I stand here in majestic bliss My arms wide open Whoever comes to me, my lands embrace. From my lands Sisters abide, My shores make them see My lands make them stay Oh, what a sight I have. Sister Portugal My heart is your throne, You made my shores…
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A Shattering Thought
A thought came into my mind The beginning was fine Just like the future we thought of Living in the same house And working our dream jobs I said that I would be late getting back home But I didn’t think it would be this late That’s when I open the door I found you,…
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For When You Feel Lost…
Sometimes we feel so lost that we are unsure if we will ever find our way back. Doubting that life will get better. But let this be the reminder… Nothing lasts forever. Every cycle must come to an end so another can begin. And when it does, there will be a day when you wake…