MY FRIEND BONES MICHAEL KING
His real name is Michael King, but we all call him Donis. he was named after the Roman God Adonis. My recollection of our friendship started way before high school in a time and place of
innocence, a time when the only thoughts of a young man were fun and adventure. The lagoon was creepy looking the waters look dark below, the hanging twigs was brown and strong one slip
or one step out of place could mean certain death for us, but this was the shortest way and we push on to grand ma’s house far up in the mountains, Marking our rout with p recession accuracy
we swing from the hanging twigs tracking our way across the mash, this was not a path for the faint of heart but my friend Adonis was not your average youth, strong as an ox brave as a bear he
was more than a match for any man. Leaving the mash fields behind we proceeded to enter the great forest which would take us to the edge of the great river canelles, between the river and us
on the other side was a little track that leads to Grand Ma’s house, going across the muddy waters one could get lost in the dark muddy quicksand yet we push on to Grand Ma’s house.
On the other side, the tracks went this way and that way, passing over the rocky trail where only goats travel, looking at the sea below, dashing upon the rocks and echoing far inside the caravan
below, but to Grand Ma’s house, we push on without stopping. Out in the distance, we could see our goal, a barren sandy beach that stretches for half a mile. If we could get to the beach without
getting lost in the mangrove ahead, then we would be half a mile from Grand Ma’s house, but on we went to Grand Ma’s house. At long last we jump the boundary fence and step on the other
side of the fence proceeding on to the last lap of our journey to Grand Ma’s house and salivation from the elements, one quick pit stop for a drink of coconut and a quick look back at the trail we
step into familiar travel road made by local fishermen and animal herders and we were off to Grand Ma’s house.
Arriving at Grandma Ma’s house, we stayed long enough to say hello to Grandma Ma. Sometimes we got lucky and Grand Ma was home, saying our goodbyes to Grand Ma, we headed back on
the trail, only to return a week later to Grand Ma’s house. The adventures of Bones & Bones Kenvil Atkins
COLOUR BLIND
She was fair to look at, her smile was as
sweet as a cherry
Lying her down, if only I could, was a burden
I did carry
In her innocence, I knew that it would be
soon and not tarry
I pave the town, I search the neighborhood,
but not to marry
Through the window I came and unto that
sweet young dame
Why was I not told love is hot with fits of
madness and fury
She held nothing back as we moved in
rhythm on and on we go
Between now and then, an eternity eclipses
the hour we sow
Her glowing face, her warm embrace, eyes
that entice me, Meri
Time went by, I did fly, wishing never to
land, but just let me Cheri
One evening of bless her sweet frame, was
poetry in motion
She was perfect then, but simple now; the lust
for her had died
Someday I will be a groom today, tomorrow,
or maybe soon
Oh, foolish me, why did I hide the love I had
for my fair bride
Come drink with me and ease my pain before
I go insane
Through the window, I slip
And lie on her sweet hip
She moved, not saying a peep
I pluck the cherry as she weeps
She could have been my wife if I had any
sense!
HOME ON HIGH
And now I see my life flickering like a
shadow in the mist
Drifting from the embers of a dying flame,
my soul does cease
My spirit glows, lighting up a pathway to
heaven above
I see loved ones, old friends, and new ones
that have gone before
They beckon me to take my place, a triumph
I now taste
Looking down, and then I saw the old caucus
I did adore
My soul rejoices evermore, moving through
the eternal door
To join the ranks of pilgrims, flying to pray
to God with delight
Great Jehovah with loving care did not
forsake, he does care
I love my God, Jehovah
I want him more and more
I wish to God he lived here
So I could tell him how I care
He is in my heart, and that’s that
MY BROTHERS KEEPER
Am I my brother’s keeper? Oh yes, I am for
the love we share could not abound
The birds built their nest, and the trees take a
rest, little brother, you’re the best
Smaller in size yet twice as wise, you share
the load as we walk foggy roads
You fed me little fishes and eased my pain by
inches, my legs went all to pieces
You heard my cry night after night, the pain
was sharp, brother, you knew that
So, brother by my side, you did abide and
refused to be taken for a ride
Work was hard when you’re a kid, not
knowing what was right or wrong
Get wood for the oven and food for our soul,
going there and everywhere?
Though small in size, but twice as strong, you
tote the heavy branches on
You conquered the road and heavy load, your
steps were slow, but on you go
Yes, read my story and read it loud, the joy
we sought was dark and rot
For we left a house of love and care to travel
here, there, and everywhere
For my little brother Lambert
PAPA LESLIE
Chop, chop, and chop, goes the lad with his
machete
The sun is going down twilight is fast
approaching
In the dim light, I saw him as he raised his
machete
His head bends low, an arch back that hides
his little face
Too slow to move, too late to shout, I felt the
stinging blow
I felt the pain as I fell to the ground, and the
blood came fast
I heard him scream as he rushed on by Papa,
he cried aloud
Papa and Steve came running round the bend,
and I saw them too
The wound was long, my feet were severed
and dislodged
With banana skins, they made a bandage
tighter and tighter
No hospitals for miles around, no
transportation could be found
Upon his back, I did ride a mile or so across
the countryside
Not equipped for such a wound to the
hospital you must go
I found myself failing fast, for blood had
gushed out way too fast
We took the fastest-moving bus to Victoria
Hospital, of course
Five weeks later, I am better at limping up
and down the floor
My feet dislodged my spirit, sad I cannot hide
my foolish pride
Papa said I have a plan. My son sits down
here by the fan and listens
A rubber shoe he fashioned and placed
around my broken feet
Upon his back I did ride to the ocean, soaked
it before the tide
Today I can run a bit, but not so fast that my
Papa Leslie can do his task
He is asleep with his fathers, but my love for
him will I kid you not
Now I walk for the Lord, his mercy he
showed me his name is not Percy
You, too, can find the love you sought, trust
the Lord, it’s the only source