By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess defy, Denise N. Fyffe Royal empress so divine Arm outstretched like the grape vine Beauty radiant in the Caribbean sun Jamaica is royal, an empress That bids you to come; In scores and thousands Many traverse the great seas To see the hidden beauty which she keeps; They play … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Royal Jamaica
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Jamaican Poetry: Mother Jamaica
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess defy, Denise N. Fyffe Mother Bearer and protector Of dark haired picknies Running down streets and traversing your countryside and Cockpit country; You bear in and out of season Feeding us yellow succulent mangoes Red juicy plums and apples And rain down giant breadfruits and nourishing coconuts; … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Mother Jamaica
Jamaican Poetry: Jamaica, Jamaica
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess defy, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaica is an Amazing Musical paradise that Attracts global attention and produces Icons in music, track and Culture; we are At all times blessed and a blessing; Justice And fairness to all mankind; a Mecca of Chinese, Indian, Syrian, African influence, a melting … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Jamaica, Jamaica
Jamaican Writers: Two Jamaican writers Finalists for the 2014 Hollick Arvon Caribbean Writers Prize
Four emerging writers from Trinidad and Tobago are among eight finalists for the much-coveted 2014 Hollick Arvon Caribbean Writers Prize, now in its second year. The formal announcement of these finalists will be made today at the media launch of the NGC Bocas Lit Fest at Nalis, Abercromby Street, Port of Spain. The Prize, administered … Continue reading Jamaican Writers: Two Jamaican writers Finalists for the 2014 Hollick Arvon Caribbean Writers Prize
Three Jamaican Novels Up For Burt Award
Diane Browne’s Island Princess in Brooklyn (Jamaica, Carlong Publishers Caribbean), A-dZiko Simba Gegele’s All Over Again (Jamaica, Blouse & Skirt Books) and Colleen Smith Dennis’ Inner City Girl (Jamaica, LMH Publishing) have been named as nominees for the award. An initiative of the Bocas Literary Festival, held in Trinidad, the Burt Award’s aim is to … Continue reading Three Jamaican Novels Up For Burt Award
Jamaican Poetry: Woman and Mother (For International Women’s Day)
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2011, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe Sometimes she forgets herself And forget what she is worth She steeps low, giving more than she can afford; She is the mule you pass on your way Shouldering a burden That she has been left alone, to face; She is the cornerstone in … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Woman and Mother (For International Women’s Day)
Jamaican Poetry: Dutty Tough by Miss Lou
Dutty Tough - by Louise Bennett Sun a shine but tings no bright; Doah pot a bwile, bickle no nuff; River flood but water scarce, yawl Rain a fall but dutty tough. Tings so bad dat nowadays when Yuh ask smaddy how dem do Dem fraid yuh tek it tell dem back, So dem no … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Dutty Tough by Miss Lou
Jamaican Lifestyle: Gaining momentum, its Rhap.so.dy
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2013, Denise N. Fyffe It’s another Thursday night and Thiaah’s is the place to be. By now the regulars are becoming fast friends. Patrons gather, poets prepare and the novices are on edge. My friends and I link up for a night that will either prove be filled with … Continue reading Jamaican Lifestyle: Gaining momentum, its Rhap.so.dy
A night of Rhapsody, Poetry and Wine at Thiiahs
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, defy, Denise N. Fyffe It’s Thursday, December 13, 2012 and this new Poetry Event, Rhapsody, was about to kick off at Thiiah's Juices & Organic Foods on Belmont Road. I decided to venture out as I am always looking to get a poetry fix and Rhapsody seemed intriguing. Rain … Continue reading A night of Rhapsody, Poetry and Wine at Thiiahs
Jamaican Poetry: This Dreadful Class
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe I am seeing double, as Michelle Ann has no twin; My brain keeps flashing and signalling, Too much, I need a rest, this is boring. Week after week, lesson after lesson He keeps teaching the same old thing; I have learnt to … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: This Dreadful Class
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