The family is the genesis of all societies. It is our most basic economic, political, and social unit. It is within the family unit that individuals first learn the value of work and the worth of their possessions. It is within the family that individuals first experience authority, cooperation, and governance. The Family Families teach … Continue reading The Caribbean Family: Examining Family Diversity in The Caribbean
My life is being attacked My relationships are being attacked If you come next to me, You are going to be attacked; All that glitters turns to rust and not gold My enemies start to smile And my friends get cold; My eyes can’t be trusted to see in the physical Though they can clearly … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry : Attacking Ships
Being from the Caribbean, I can speak to the reality of the family there. I grew up in a nuclear family with two parents. However, my family dynamic changed when I was a teenager, and my mother became the head of the household. This is commonplace in Jamaica, seemingly the norm, but it shouldn’t be. … Continue reading The Caribbean Family: Single-Family Homes
Sitting here... lounging and relaxing during my lunchtime. Enjoying the breeze and letting my mind wander... it has a mind of its own, my mind... It has decided to quietly slip away to my favorite spot in the mountains... where nature is all consuming and soothing. By: Denise N. Fyffe.
Lucious, bumptious, bodacious JamaicaHappy, fun, and glee;Land of wood and waterThe people irie and sweet; Fly over the oceanOr come by sea;Tune in through the internetJust don't steal or culture beats; Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Wacky WednesdaysA party or three;Merry is the childrenClimbing mango trees; Sunshine, or moonshine People strolling along;Minding their businessSwaying to a … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Land of Wood and Water
Sunday nightWatching at StandpipeCorner, watching as another dayWatching as another lifePass us by; People dancingRocking to the vibes, aliveInside the jukebox, at the shopOblivious of the nightUnobservant to the lifePassing by; Hard things flyPeople scamper like diceFleeing, no more safety for the guyNo more dancing tonight;As another one liesSpirits sailing highLife passing up high; Sunday … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Sunday Night
Fly like a bird,Float like a butterfly;Flow like a wave,And continue to aim high. ***** About the writer:Poetess Denise N. Fyffe is a published author of over 30 books, for more than eight years and enjoys volunteering as a Counselor. She is a freelance writer for online publications such as Revealing the Christian Life, Jamaica Rose, Entertainment … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Aim High
Stand tall and watch them fall,Crumbling like Jericho's wall;Stand firm and do not squirmNo fear, only discern. You got more in the lineYou got time on your side;You got more than they can see,Far more than men like trees. Stand tall, watch and see,Like trees burning in a frenzy;Fire at the root,No more to dig … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Uproot
1,2,3,Who do you see?Are they wasps or bees?Are they men like trees?How far are they?Do not dismay;For in the blink of an eye,They will be defeated, in time. 3,2,1,Now, they are all gone;Now they are like Korah,From 250 princes to none. ***** About the writer:Poetess Denise N. Fyffe is a published author of over 30 books, for … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: 1,2,3
Careful how you walk the path,Careful how you do the dance,Careful how you turn your back,Careful of the friendlies attack. Careful how you sing the song,Careful who you carry along,Careful of the subtle trance,Careful of spies in your camp. Careful of the life you liveCarefully examine, weed and sieve;Careful to observe the serfs,Be careful of … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Be Careful
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