GUYANA S BLESSINGS 20 POEMS. By Dmitri Allicock

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1 GUYANA S BLESSINGS 20 POEMS By Dmitri Allicock

2 MALACCA FLOWERS Land of Malacca fragrance & charm Soft grass and pink kisses so warm Alluring showers of petals beckons Quiet Demerara river shore deafens Strong like sweet roses on the breeze Big juicy fruits soon to be on the tree Lingering aroma never to pass you by Lures, like honey to a bee or butterfly Land of pink swirling round & round Beautiful blessings covering the ground

3 THE POND FLY S WAY [Palmfly-Dragonfly] I remember a lovely hallow ground Where childhood dreams are found A land of fresh waters & leafy green Sunshine breath and rain in-between A pond- fly, perched on a reed stem And a boisterous Kiskadee back then The soothing calm, near the riverside The realm of an enchanted peace bide

4 Watching a pond- fly gracious beauty Shimmering wings of purpose & duty Dancing and bobbing with the breeze Obedient and accepting life & the trees A pond- fly knowing the brevity of life Kiskadee leers, yet lives without strife Moving with freedom in gracious flight Teaching life s rhythm & modest delight Living the minutes to the fullest, each day Pond- fly glitters & the playground s way

5 BLACK NUN- BIRD- GUYANA Little holy black bird So quiet, hardly heard Adorable & like a nun Perched in morning sun Nature made more divine Nun- bird of Guyana enshrine

6 WALK SOFTLY Listen very carefully and you will hear Echoes of patience and peace on the air Walk softly amid the river we call life Chart a course of kindness and no strife Listen to the whispers along your road Hear the calls where the water slowed Leave a worthy touch to cherish & stay Footprints to follow that leads the way Live life where dignity & love is supreme

7 Courage, beauty and wisdom is the scene Step into that realm where the jacana play Emerald lilies floating in harmonious sway. SECRET GETAWAY A little honeymoon cottage by the sea A secret getaway where I d want to be So peaceful and lacks any commotion Just beyond the trees is the calm ocean Renewal of martial vows a faithful sight Humble little house in the morning light

8 DEAR COCONUT MAN Pomeroon sun tempers by Atlantic breeze A dear coconut man, I will take one please A taste of Guyana especially when it s hot Expertly, the coconut man trims off the top Precious Essequibo vendor in Guyana s heat All natural & safe quenching water so sweet Gulping will be irresistible, but I ll try to sip

9 Then for delicious jelly with a chop & a split Friendly coconut man & humble Guyana s son Thank you so much and I will take another one. A TASTE OF HOME A handful of lovely bora, take one look Just picked from my garden, I will cook Tomatoes & okras are coming along fine I will sauté with butter, garlic and thyme Stewed in a pan with any choice of meat And served over shine rice & great to eat

10 SOURSOP MILKSHAKE Make no mistake A soursop milkshake And one of Guyana s best taste Savor the flavor, without haste Such a smooth, silky & milky pulp To enjoy slowly and not in one gulp

11 PRECIOUS WATER Only 1 % of the world s water is free But, how does it come to you and me? 97 percent is salt water, so let me think So many without and dying for a drink The other 2 percent, stored at the poles Essence of our life and taste better cold For many in the world, water is not near

12 Bountiful in Guyana and should not fear Yet must be purified or you ll have none And delivered by a pipe in the blazing sun

13 BOYHOOD DAYS Come inside and wash your face! Dirty hands and feet, make haste! It s time to do homework, I said Before supper & straight to bed Stop that playing & running about It s time to turn on the waterspout Rub and soap those fingers too Mother calling and a time I knew

14 BUTTERFLY WISHES [Goshen- Essequibo] May the wings of a butterfly touches your finger Bring color to your heart where peace lingers Enhance happiness, laughter and your sunshine With riches of simplicity that is divine

15 BORA STEW TODAY My garden fresh bora stew I m making for me and you Chop the bora into little bits Discard the tough ends or tips Onion, peppers, garlic, thyme Season well & make it rhyme Add tomatoes and beef in a pot Cook well until done and hot Add bora, simmering in steam Very delicious bora stew dream Serve over potatoes or shine rice Bora stew of Guyana and so nice

16 FLOWERS OF GUYANA A bouquet of flowers, I will get Picked from my garden you bet Bright and beautiful in the sun To give to you, my special one A little love of Guyana to show Fragrance of happiness to know

17 MY ORCHIDS Faithful orchid fragrance bloom Permeates air in overcast gloom Raindrops glistens on the leaves Songbirds sings in my coconut trees After the rain has kissed the earth Teardrops of Mother Nature rebirth

18 NEARBY & AROUND THE CORNER I was born on the bank of a river Where heart meanders forever My blood flows in its stream Warm memories lives in my dream Today as I look at this nearby waterway Reflecting life & nature made my day

19 TREMBLING TRACKS- LINDEN The days of trembling tracks Of Upper Demerara, way back Whistle and thunder that excite Laden cars coming with bauxite Thick smoke of engine in mood A rattling song of heart to soothe

20 A LOVELY RED FAT POKE Red or pink is fat poke s color Sweet & satisfying is the taste Grows wild in Guyana like no other A lovely red fat poke wins that race

21 BORN FREE Jungle floor welcomes early dawn Supreme jaguar stretches & yawn Prowling for breakfast to embrace Rhythm of race & taste versus escape

22 POWIS-CRAX ALECTOR Twirly, whirly, my curly head To straighten or afro instead Keeping up with the fashion Twirly & curly is my passion

23 WEST BANK SUNSET Setting sun at Demerara s West Bank Another day over and we give thanks I can hear the river as the music floats When the wind blows a whispering note Blending time, song and color as one Twilight of evening flame, day is done. THE END