Beautiful Jamaica Poem by D Loveday Morris

Beautiful Jamaica

Beautiful Jamaica land of my birth
In my heart you will always be the first
My love and loyalty I pledge to you
As your ambassador; I'llbe true
No matter where in this world I may go
Your love, kindness, dedication and industry will show
Everything good that is seen in me
Is a reflection of your vibrant, motherly warm island sea

Beautiful Jamaica, where champions like Bolt are born
With the resilience and power to weather any storm
On the creator your values and principles rest
Of your children you expect only the best- nothing less
You inspire them with the values and attitudes
With a heart full of love and laughter to change any mood
No matter how times are hard- 'di dutty tough'
To share with others there's always enough

Beautiful Jamaica you are the place
That everyone on earth must live to taste
Your flavours are rich, spicy and strong
Many dream to explore your gorgeous white sand beaches and dance to your hypnotic songs
And if they could only hike to your blue mountain peak
And experience a reggae sumfest they would speak
Of the pleasure to get together with family and friends
And experience a cookout and the Blue Lagoon- love never ends

Beautiful Jamaica the island of education, roots, culture
We see the influence of your industry, patois and brawta
Your dedicated scientists and professionals
Nurses like Mary Seacole and her work in England
Our teachers, lawyers and orators like Garvey in his day
And hear Bob Marley's one love song influence the play
Out of many people, all shades are strong
Always united as Jamaicans- we are one

Beautiful Jamaica an island bliss
Those who leave will always miss
Your juicy ripe fruits, mangoes, nesberry, sugar cane
Eschovich fish, festival, bammy and dancing in th rain
Independence day, Grand market at Christmas time
The taste of the white rum and fruit cake drizzling in wine
Juvet on beaches opened every season
And friends stop by to chat withouta reason

Beautiful Jamaica, powerful goddess of the Caribbean Sea
The sun forever shines as the sick heals with your herbs and tea
Your doors will always be open with grace
So that people of all creed and culture may have a taste
Of your music, spices, kindness and shores
And experience the heart of your people- always coming back for more
You are the land of cool breezes and sunshine
Where the heart of the people is warm and kind

D. Loveday Morris

An Extract from the Diary of a Jamaican Critical Care Nurse Living and Working in the UK

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