Black, Male & Minority
I’m black and maleMy struggle is greatFor I am judged for just beingI am instantly considered a fiendOne to fearOne who does not care about meAbout youMost of the time that’s not true I’m considered the least amongst the restI’m expected not to achieve my bestMy inheritance is one of brokennessI’m expected to dieBefore my […]
The Business of Marriage : Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 37
I was able to get most of my debt under control and I started school again. It seems like the only thing that was stable in my life. Work was not good. Hector was my supervisor. He belittled Jamaicans all the time. He made my left miserable. I could not quit as work requirements were […]
I cry for Jamaica
In the dark when everyone’s asleep I lay crying for Jamaica In silent tears flow from my eyes as I cry out to my maker An island that was once full of life has divided -separated No more one love, no more one heart, no more getting together The beautiful sun has turned into a […]
Miss Lou’s May 2003 "Town Hall" Chat on Jamaicans.com
The first week of September is celebrated by many Jamaican as Miss Lou week as her birthday is September 7, 1919. In May 2003, Miss Lou visited Jamaicans.com for a chat in our forums with visitors to the the site. The following is an excerpt of that lively and most memorable visit. Capitall: Ms Lou […]
Jamaican Weddings "Old time" style
The modern Jamaican weddings have drawn a lot of influence from American and English traditions. But they are noted for their traditional customer of making rum/fruit cake for the wedding guests and sometimes frozen varieties during the first wedding anniversary. The cake has always played a major role, following Emancipation, in traditional Jamaican weddings with […]
I hear you—to the Creator
I hear you play In the distance Wonderland Of my mind That won’t stay still As your finger stroke The keys of your ivory Your musical note Touch Dance Speak Fruit of love. You Bring oneness Completeness To my soul As I gaze Desire wish to behold Harmony Even in the midst of My […]
The Hidden Treasure (A Mother-To-Be Reflection)
I have thought about you Longed for you You are in my dreams As I lay on my bed I wondered about your beautiful face Your beautiful hands and feet Can’t wait to have you in my arms To see you grow and grow Into the likeness of the One Who gave you to me […]
Ivan’s Gold Teeth
Ivan Harris was not a very smart man. Anyone who would ask a dentist to remove all his good teeth and replace them with false teeth is indeed a certified idiot. Ivan had the opportunity to go to the USA on the Farm Workers Program. He was so excited that he couldn’t stop talking about […]
Through the eyes of Haiti
Carry beautiful Love; Enfold in my heart, As I smell your sweetness; stirring within Freedom I wish from afar. While you smile, Chant, dance; Bathe in unity, I stretch forth my hands; Humbly—to you. Through the eyes of Haiti, I can see your birds; Of children singing joy, As I welcome your–love spirit […]
Feeling adventurous –in her dreams Pt 1
Left, right, Left, right Here she comes He here the sound Of her steps Heart beat Echoing Far and near To the one who seek Her To the one who trust Her To the one who love Her To the one Who knows her To the one Who protect Her Left, right Left, right She […]