Barbados Poetry – A Bajan Speaks

Posted on March 16, 2014
In category About Barbados

A Bajan Speaks. Michael McClean, AKA Mikey Levi, sings a H. Hargreaves poem in Reggae style. A talented shining star in the making. Michael is our gardener for Paradise Rentals. Not only do we have fantastic property rentals but great staff too. Paradise Rentals – the full package.

A Bajan Speaks

Welcome to my home, my island, my paradise
and share the sunshine, the flowers and the rain
Walk with me along our glorious beaches
and your heart will say come again, come again.

Listen with me to the surf upon the shore
whispering stories of far distant lands
and see the flash of green at sunset
that tells you, you are safely in his hands.

Smell the myriad tiny blossoms of the frangipani tree
and hear the birds greet you as you go
feel the soft warm breeze surround you that makes the red blossoms wave a glad hello.

There is fruit in all abundance piled high upon our carts
and peace beyond understanding for the world weary heart
Join us in our worship, sing a joyous song
clasp our hands together and my world can not go wrong.

And when you leave, if leave you must, take with you my prayer
that your travels may be peaceful and free from worldly care,
and that one day you will come again to greet me as a friend
then my island will embrace you and hold you till the end.

H.Hargreaves