Celebrating The One Hundred Mark

I propose that we do something special for our centenarians and in doing so they may do something special for us. Why can’t we treat them for the rest of their lives to the things that they are used to, free of charge, and may even get those things that they need and weren’t getting. During their last year, we can document as much of their life as we can without stressing them. All the information should we well documented and presented for public access. 

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Celebrating The One Hundred Mark   Cricketers when they reach a century Elevate their bats to express their personal victory Loud applause from their adoring fans Even those of their competitors clap their hands Bronze medal but it was at the Olympics Ran a historical 100m and gave some fast men licks And for years Bajans screamed Obadele The wealthiest man here even gey land tah he It was only recently that Ryan Brathwaite immerged New hurdler against the world’s fastest converged Gold medal he won in the 100 and 10 The island jumped fah joy, all able bodied women and men How they all prepared, some for at least 10 years Exercise and diet amidst people’s encouraging cheers Overcoming the obstacles that were in their way Never giving up, pressing on each day Equaled to the task, they always knew Hundreds were attainable if in diligence they continue Under good preparation they walked out to the pitch – or track Never questioning their abilities, never once looking back Did their best and today we celebrate Rare performances by these Craftsmen of our fate Except, what about our regal few, who after 100 years of toil Daughters of this Island, sons of the soil Managed to outrun the clock and out jump time Are they not entitled to more of the sublime? Registered for luxury till the end of their life Kept free of needs, live their way and end all their strife

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When Elephants Rumble The Ants…

In his newspaper column, Peter wrote of the conflict on the island between Henry who works with the Governing party and the newspaper journalist Martindale, who writes for the paper that has demonstrated a slant against the ruling party.  Then I learnt of Peter’s concept of the elephants and the ants. Well, I know that like the Chinese believe, all large accomplishments and feat start with small steps. Remember, “Everyone knows an ant can’t!

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When Elephants Rumble The Ants….     While it is true that size can be Horrifying to small folk like me Even cause us to tighten our lips Never speak untimely or have verbal slips Edgy that our slightest mishap Lowers the might of the giants’ slap Earth tremors to hurl us far away Propel us to eternal damnation one day How scary it is to walk on thin ice  A life of submission and compromise No opinions and making distance safe sanctuary This is not living in harmony So for fear of eradication one day Rebels got together and now portray Unity in numbers that can defeat Muguffies, what ever size their stomp or feet   Bajan politicians are the elephants and voters  ants Like the army ants in the jungle, will scream their war chants Encouraged in numbers they’ll attack anybody They devour, defeat, destroy and disembody How hard it must be for a giant who is on the trail Ensnared by the lowly ant who screams his tale   And gets the attention of the masses who quickly converge Never denying the propensity to devastate, to satisfy their urge This world has mixed advantages with unpredictable feat Sometimes “When Elephants Rumble, The Ants meet

Wha Dey Saying

Did I hear it correctly? I can’t believe my ears. Government Minister is now publicly announcing that me must leave our home accessible to Inspectors who will visit our home from time to time. The target was wall houses with guard walls and wrought iron gates, fitted with padlocks.  If I can be sarcastic, this is GREAT! The neighborhood thieves must be celebrating at this decision.

 

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Wha Dey Saying?   We have no right to lock up tight? Have yah houses open that inspectors might At occasions come in to inspect your property Did dey evah consider wha dah ‘gun mean to we security? Eff I got to keep padlocks off my gate Yah know I leffin’ my dog upfront ‘til late Staying in my patio ‘til I get back Any inspector who dares come in, ‘gun get attack You just hear the Minister on the TV? Inviting people to let down their security Not me, I live where thieves see that as an invitation to come in Government Requesting Every Asinine Thief to start stealing