By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2014, Denise N. Fyffe I live in a time, When man is unshackled; Unshackled from his past, Unshackled from his mental slavery. I live in a time, When men choose black and not white; I live in a time, When what lies were told, can no longer hold us. … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: I live in a time (Barack Obama Poem)
Letter to my WordPress supporters, Several of my books are available on this website and periodically on Amazon.com for free book review. Please read and leave a review on Amazon.com. You can download on a Kindle device, tablet or even your PC. Look out for a new title each week in December. Again leave a … Continue reading Jamaica’s Golden Year: Free Book available on Amazon by Poetess Denise N. Fyffe
This year’s Calabash International Literary Festival, Friday, May 30 – Sunday, June 1, at Jakes in Treasure Beach, will welcome Ngugi wa Thiong’o, the famed Kenyan writer whose richly imaginative and politically aware novels have become classics in world literature, Jamaica’s Observer reports. But he will not be coming alone. As it happens, Ngugi wa … Continue reading A Family Affair at Calabash: Lit Fest hosts First Family of Kenyan Letters
Lying, thinking Last night How to find my soul a home Where water is not thirsty And bread loaf is not stone I came up with one thing And I don't believe I'm wrong That nobody, But nobody Can make it out here alone. Alone, all alone Nobody, but nobody Can make it out here … Continue reading Alone by Maya Angelou
via Happenings | A Literary Festival in Paradise. Jamaica’s rocky, arid south coast is refreshingly low on tourist traffic compared with the bustling north — which is just how fans of the beloved bohemian hideaway Jake’s Hotel like it. This weekend, 27 modern literary legends will descend upon the rural seaside town of Treasure Beach … Continue reading A Literary Festival in Paradise – Jamaica Calabash 2014
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust; this is the fate promised to all men and Maya Angelou has certainly, now preceded us to partake in this rite of the dead. She died at the age of 86 and the world awoke on May 28, 2014 to a very sad news indeed. Maya Angelou was probably … Continue reading Death of a Literary Giant – Maya Angelou – at 86
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe As a Jamaican ooman I would like to think, There is a Jamaican man who nah go mek mi boat sink. Him will tek mi by di hand and lead di way, An won’t run from di danger, him lef mi fi face. … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Di man for me
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Denise N. Fyffe Hurricane Sandy blew very strong Kicked up her skirts Backed slapped Jamaica with her right hand; Sandy trampled across the Pedro Keys, tapping her heels as she sashayed across the Caribbean Sea; She whipped up the waves onto the Caribbean Terrace back streets, She moved … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Hurricane Sandy (Dance Sandy dance)
His name may not cut a dash with the dancehall crowd, but on the local arts scene, poet/author Mervyn Morris enjoys as much adulation as deejays Beenie Man or Bounty Killer. Without the bling and controversy, of course. Morris, 72, was recently awarded the Order of Merit for 'distinguished contribution to the field of West … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Who is Professor Mervyn Morris? Poet Laureate of Jamaica
Professor Emeritus Mervyn Morris has been named Jamaica's first Poet Laureate in 60 years. Morris, an eminent poet was named by the Tourism Minister, Dr Wykeham McNeill this morning. The title of Poet Laureate is a national honor that recognizes a distinguished Jamaican poet for his/her significant contribution to the literary community. It is expected … Continue reading Professor Mervyn Morris named first Poet Laureate in 60 years
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