We are CARICOM
Torn,
Tossed,
Tested…
At the mercy of rowdy, rocky seas;
Neglected,
Marginalised,
And sometimes abandoned…
Still,
A determined people
Join hands to share journeys;
Because, we are CARICOM.
Eyes teeming with life,
Our imagination abundant with dreams,
Commitment our armour;
We thrive,
We succeed,
Shielded by the unity of solidarity and diversity,
because, we are CARICOM.
These Islands,
enriched by medleys of life
offer beauty,
choreographed by nature’s hands.
They hold up a people like beautiful perennials
whose voices strung together in a cappella
withstand the tests of time
For, we are CARICOM.
Across this radiant archipelago of dreams,
Sunlit skies whisper welcomes,
days dance tunes of junkanoo,
nights hum melodies in kaiso,
Life hosts serenades
reminding us to remember
We are CARICOM
When pressed against Goliath’s heel;
our islands of Davids’ bloom strength
in light touches – unspoilt, resilient.
We sail undaunted by struggle
and buoyed by thirsts to rise
For, we are CARICOM
So when seas and gales surge against us,
we will prevail.
When life’s storm batter us,
We will rebuild from the ground up.
We sculpt courage from scratch,
We refund hope with triumph
And we always deny failure a seat amongst us
because, we are CARICOM!
Definitive, aspirational and realistic observation. Proud, unapologetic and defiant.
Delightful read.
Beautiful , touching and true poetry 👍🙏
Beautiful poetry, smooth as the Caribbean rum. A paen to the victory of the resilient people who make up the Caricom. But then I wouldn’t expect anything less from this magical wordsmith.
The word Smith is so talented.
A beautiful portrait of a defiant, proud and resilient people, thrust together by common experiences; bound together by shared dreams.
Trudge on CARICOM!!
This is all so true and well said. Thank you on this day when we are to be celebrating CARICOM.
Beautiful and inspiring. An ode to resilience and achievement. Congratulations, Dr. Isaac!
Great stuff as usual. Do not stop writing.
What beautiful poetry. Not only is it well written but makes me feel proud of my part of the world. Very uplifting!
A poem that’s touching and remind me of what’s happening around the world today.
Beautifully penned by an accomplished poet and reCited with much grace. We are indeed talented .
Truth. Love. Hope.
Kevin speaks to the future of CARICOM.
we can all hope to live with such strength, determination and vitality.
Thank you Kevin.
Powerfully political, and more powerful because it is political.
Brilliant piece 👌🏾 Captures the true spirit of our people.
Beautiful Kevin. However, don’t forget Suriname that is not an island but still part of Caricom.
Another beautifully written, articulate and powerful poem by Dr Issac. It’s a very different approach from what I am used to reading by you. A strong, political piece where your voice and expression have captured not one but an amalgamation of many voices from the beautiful people of the Caribbean. Thank you for sharing it.