Sarah Ann Gill

National Hero Sarah Ann Gill played the vital role of establishing the Methodist church here in Barbados. She was persecute and prosecuted. What little history is known is documented and repeated by all the usual sources. I want to celebrate her life with this short acrostic poem. The first church I attended was the place of my dad’s Sunday School and now I learn a church established by Sarah Ann Gill. This National Hero was born on Feb 16, 1795 and died to Feb 25, 1866.

Sarah Ann Gill Some people in their stringent defiance to secure A place in society for our rights and more Receive our accolades now but back then All was horrendous and often life threatening    Heroic deeds are those that in the face of adversity Are battled with devotion and persistency No matter what the local authorities did to Sarah Ann Gill Nothing prevented her from following God’s will Getting persecuted, prosecuted, life threats and burnt in effigy In their attempts to make certain Methodism can never be. Lets acknowledge this heroine who braved the hostile past Liberated Methodism and pioneered that religious freedom be passed

International Day For Women

There is great celebration in my heart today and this is largely because it is that time of year I get to think of all the women pass and present who have done great things to shape individuals and communities. I was recently introduced to a religion that recognizes the importance of women and their role to educate the young and I fully endorse their belief

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International Day For Women   I am woman watch me roar Numbers have grown, we’re better than before There are women in all walks of life, some ruling cities Even have women in charge of countries with no royalties Regardless to who you are a woman once tended you Nurtured your ambition, your skills and character too A woman may be generally weaker in frame but what of this There are so many other areas of strength in women that exists I am woman, I am strong and invincible Organizations failed that treated women less than man’s equal No job is too big or idea too small A woman values and considers them all Ladies refined and ladies with an edge   Doesn’t matter the type, they will equally pledge All they have to ensure their child’s safety You’ll never find a women to lack such charity   Faced with torture , abuse and discrimination Only women rose above these to be the best in their Nation Rose more equipped, to be even stronger   Were tested for years but they need be tested no longer Oh, yes, I’m wise but it’s wisdom born of pain My brothers still don’t realize what through it all I’ve gained Even though I’ve come a long way and garnered great integrity Not yet am I completed, the Lord’s not finished with me   Please See This Card Here

International Women’s Day

I didn’t even know that some countries treat International Women’s Day as a holiday. I think women should be recognized for the contribution they make especially in a world that treats them as unequally. Even in the most democratic country, the USA, women still have problem being paid equal wages for equal work done. I see women that work harder than they male counterparts earning about 70% of the male’s wages.

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International Women’s Day   In our lives they are many Women who Never gave up striving for Women’s Rights too They recognize the polarity in the work place Equality has been a focus but our standards are disgrace’ Radio host today even featured a man who Notoriously advocated a stone standard too Advocating that women should walk behind Their male spouse to show they are a subordinate kind I can’t believe that in these modern days Our males have people who still think these ways Not even ashamed he spoke of women who should bow And observe his discriminate exploitation some how Ladies worked hard and still work hard too   Wages are disproportionate for the men’s work they do Our women have been physically and morally abused Many have raised our children by standards used Every positive role by women should be applauded by society No celebration here for what they have done for you and me So many teachers, nurses, mothers, the lot   Do their best to ensure our children are the best we got And through women, heads in society and professionals are their way You must not forget to celebrate International Women’s Day     Please See This Card Here

 

We Say Cancer Can Be Prevented Too

Today is World Cancer Day and as my dad commented this morning, with all the sending men to the moon, the internet and cellular phone, you would think that Cancer would be less of a problem. There is much debate on whether the researchers really want to find a cure and then lose the feedbacks they get from the big businesses whose interest is better serve if they always remain a percentage of people ailing.

 

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We Say Cancer Can Be Prevented Too   World Cancer Day and what should we say Eliminate the threat of Cancer through the way   So many of us live, indifferent that we Are exposing ourselves to this threat daily Yesterday I took him on a precautionary check   Couldn’t pin down his ailment, he was not a total wreck And it was hard to get him to go but I felt the change No more could he climb our stairs as fast and this was strange Cough the doctor said as he probe to investigate Exhale he said, hold it again, he tapped his knee and said wait Results came too quickly we were both unprepared   Cancer! What do you mean? I never smoked, never cared And the doctor asked about his friends and the club Never did he thought of the side stream from the pub   But it was clear when the doctor told him it was there Exposure every weekend in every year   Pointless now it seemed, that he had otherwise lived healthy Regular exercise and eating the right things routinely Except the results said he was now too late Very many like him neglected and suffered a similar fate Exercising is important and eating the right stuff too No excessive alcohol, no smoking and be sure that you Take the time to have regular checks but with all this Environs contribute to a great percentage of the cancer that exists   Detection early helped him but we learned that for better protection   Take more interest in infections and spend fewer hours in the sun Only then can you fight off these threats on you Once we do this then Cancer Can Be Prevented Too

Mother And Child

Living Intelligently From Experience

A Path in the Lives and Experiences of People

as they affect many, taken from

lives past, lives now and lives that will be

 

This poem was an entry under LIFE along with some 34 others in the FCLE (Frank Collymore Literary Endowment contest. FCLEL001

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Mother And Child Moments alone are harder to find Once, just once I wish I weren’t this confined The things they boast of in motherhood Haven’t thrilled me the same,  haven’t been as good Every stage brings new challenges with constant hyper Right from the start, the breast feeding and the dirty diaper   Angel at sleep but like Energizer Bunny when she awakes No stop to the going and the noise that she makes Darling, sweet child, mummy loves you very much   Cares that you are healthy and happy to get your gentle touch How fast you’ve grown, so now baby please It’s time you listen and that mummy gets some ease Learning to walk was a challenge, now you run all day Darling, sweet child, please give mummy, just one moment away!

A Happy Birthday Barbados

The Forty Third Independence of Barbados is celebrated on November 30, 2009 having previously attained our Independence from Britain in 1966 on that date. The Rt. Hon. Errol Walton Barrow was the then Prime Minister and is considered the father of Independence in Barbados for the pivotal role he played in achieving this milestone in the island’s history. To honor “Dipper” Barbados has made him a national hero, named a park after him, a roundabout, put his face on the $50 bill, erected a statue of him in Independence Square and recently named the Creative Arms building at the University after him. We can scarcely celebrate Independence Day with out thinking of Dipper. But for many reasons this island is great and for this I say Happy Birthday!

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A Happy Birthday Barbados   After some forty three years Hoorays and celebrative cheers Alternate Governments with a changing head Proletariats and aristocrats who were peacefully led    Proudly we can rise before other nations to stand and say Yes we thrived independently and we are better off today Bajans rehearse your chorus and strike up your song  In plenty sing, and in time of need when this fair land was young Rejoice my brothers and sisters it’s a festive day There’s much delight past and present that in a big way Has made life in the island a paradise Days of novel wonders and nights just as nice An area symbolized by the flag with blue sea, golden sands and blue sky You can go to interesting attractions that catch the eye Beautiful people and places, with scrumptious things to eat An anthem that’s with emphatic pride sung by even the man in the street Refrains in Calypsos for national concerns and social commentary  Bajans’ greatness reflected in our Pride and Industry And recently all the world celebrated our son and daughter too Doing their best in entertaining and on their World Athletics debut Our Island presents many chances for the success of all of us So in appreciation I want to extend the wish for A Happy Birthday Barbados!

 

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A Happy Birthday Barbados! Forty Third Independence   AFter some forty three years Hoorays and celebrative cheers Alternate Governments with a changing head Proletariats and aristocrats who were peacefully led    Proudly we can rise before other nations to stand and say Yes we Thrived independently and we are better off today Bajans rehearse your chorus and strike up your song  In plenty sing, and in time of need when this fair land was young Rejoice my brothers and sisters it’s a festive day There’s much delight past and present that in a big way Has made life In the island a paradise Days of novel wonders and nights just as nice An area symbolized by the flag with blue sea, golden sands and blue sky You can go to interesting attractions that catch the eye Beautiful people and places, with scrumptious things to eat An anthem that’s with emphatic pride sung by even the man in the street Refrains in Calypsos for national concerns and social commentary  Bajans’ greatness reflected in our Pride and Industry And recently all the world celebrated our son and daughter too Doing their best in entertaining and on their World Athletics debut Our Island presents many chances for the success of all of us So in appreciation I want to extend the wish for A Happy Birthday Barbados!

The Culture We Need

To all our American friends Happy Thanksgiving! To all others, Happy Thanks giving too!. It is only now I realize that although I had posted these sentiments to friends I didn’t put them up on the website. I now share them with you, not on the day but in time for the weekend and still the Thanksgiving season.

Americans are today celebrating Thanksgiving and I thought that I would too. I watch how we have managed to import many of their cultural habits with music, dress and bling bling. Recently I’ve seen the increase in significance of Halloween here. Wow!

This cultural penetration can stick really deep, yet the one thing that is most admirable in their celebrations is ignored here, Thanksgiving. Even with the lost of its Christian roots, it is still very good to see the importance with which families value reunions and the opportunity to give thanks. I embrace this chance to give thanks too.

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The Culture We Need   Thanksgiving brings families near Hustling to be together to share Embraces and meals but mostly Coming together to express freely Uttermost thanks to God above Lots of thanks with lots of love This example should be copied by other countries USA set a standard that should get lots of facsimiles Reproductions of people who every year Eagerly rush home cause their family will be there With gifts they will show up, with prayers and wishes Every pumpkin pudding, baked turkey and the casserole dishes Nations will be well served to take a bite from this plate Every country willing to imitate Emulate the family first attitude and harmonious living Do this and the whole world can be celebrating this Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving Day – 09

This Thanksgiving Day there are many things on my list to be thankful for. In fact, I anticipated this and started giving thanks with each morning I awake. Still, my list is unending and I must continue to give God thanks for all those things He has done, the things He is doing and the things He promises to do. I give Him thanks for me and for all the glory He rains down on my family and friends.

 

Happy Thanksgiving Day   How magnificent is the Lord Almighty And forgiving His glory Padre Nuestros en Los Cieolos above Praises we give you with our undying love Your hand has guided us yet another year Today with families we gather and share Hours of joy over a specially prepared meal And give thanks for all the things we feel No worries will overcome us today Kneeling together and to you, pray Sorrows we forget as you descend Give us your blessings and our problems mend It’s great Lord to give you thanks for family Very great for friends, our jobs, health and opportunity I know Lord some will gave you thanks for their Governments National Organizations, Churches and resolved arguments God our thanks is as varied as you have made us all Diverse as the snow flakes on the winter snowfall And still one thing is possible, where ever we may stay You God make it possible to have a Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Domestic Violence – SAVE

Today is the world acknowledges awareness of Domestic Violence. Too often people are trapped in relationship because they have little confidence in making it on their own. They sometimes stay because of children or some other compelling reason. What ever the reason, we are becoming more and more aware that things will seldom if ever change for the better but almost always get worse. There are greater odds that your once “Love” will turn on you and may cause you permanent harm or your life. And if this doesn’t happen, the kids that you are protecting can themselves become neurotic, sadistic or masochistic or themselves beaters. Our actions today will affect the future of tomorrow.

 

 

Domestic Violence – SAVE   Didn’t work back then, doesn’t work now One violent act soon follows another, so raise your brow Make your decision, it cannot be Every sign says this is approaching cruelty So decide now, get help, don’t ignore The signs many like you did before It seems early I know, but better be early than late Cause you were meant to be loved and not to berate Violence is a close cousin of the supposed harmless smack It disguises in the outskirts until you turn your back Once you commit to stay after an abusive episode Life changes for you and you lower your moral code Eventually tolerant to the physical and the emotional too No one seems to understand what you are going through Come now, SAVE yourself, we have others who have been there Emotional and physical abuse will only lead to very traumatic despair —————— Suffer no more from domestic tyranny A life of physical abuse and emotional cruelty Violence only abides where love does not Early mending is needed when the first tear is caught

Survivor

Let us salute all those veterans throughout the world. Let us pay close attention to bettering the life of all of them remembering what they did to make us who we are today. But as we remember them let us not forget the surviving veteran from World War I, Mr. Frank Woodruff Buckles. I salute his longevity and recognize the problem that we have just to go across the street to buy some bread yet he has survived a century and more.

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Survivor   Served from Aug 14, 1917 in World War 1 US Army received him with others but all others are gone Remember all who fought and remember him too Value Frank Woodruff Buckles who served for me and you Incredible that this 108 years old is the only to survive Valor has any man who after a century on this earth is still alive Our Wars and weather, riots and crime Remember friends all our veterans and Frank Buckles at this time