caribbean
dream
By Dempstu Simmons Jr.
Dreaming,
Sailing thoughts flow through my mind,
Visions reminding your subconscious of memories
sublime,
A mental slideshow capturing time,
Finding a natural home,
As the dream roams,
Between palm trees,
And the breeze blows calm over,
Caribbean Seas,
The island sees you,
And waves hello,
Even breaking a bow,
As waves crash and splash a sandy shore,
You long for the day your dream comes true,
No need for a visa,
As this vision takes ya,
To a colourful land,
Landscapes shape creating a beautiful wallpaper,
Lifestyle boredom cannot capture,
Friends around every corner,
Coconut flavoured laughter,
A natural carnival of pleasure,
Spirits influencing intoxicating banter,
A masala of accented vernacular,
All combined in a collage of culture,
And whether we say “all yuh”, “unna”, or “wunna”,
Is “You” that we mean…
Being part of the romantic scene,
Of a Caribbean Dream.
Dempstu is a popular local spoken word artist with regular
Thursday open mike sessions at The Good Life Restaurant
and Bar in Rockley Christ Church.
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