Lois Grant Introduces Poet Dr Kevin Isaac to Bark Di Trute

 

Indulge my mischievous side, for here's a poetic masterpiece for those wandering beyond our shores, yearning to return home—not just for the holidays. I'm absolutely smitten with this entire piece. by Dr Kevin Isaac (Dr Kevin Isaac is an Ambassador in the UK for St. Kitts and Nevis). As the verses unfold, the heartfelt appeal echoes: it's time to return home, time to savour the fruits of your labour. Jamaica beckons to you, inviting you to rediscover the embrace of its shores. This is my 2024 message to all who ventured afar—come back and let the rhythm of home sweet home serenade your soul. - Lois Grant

Dr. Kevin Isaac

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS By Dr Kevin Isaac

I keep wanting

to reacquaint my senses

with the comfortable sights, sounds, and flavours of Christmas;

to feel the scintillating scents brush against my skin

and to hear the crackling melodies of carols fill the air.

I wish…

If only I could stare into yesterday’s eyes

and watch reliable memories dance

like masquerades and paint the streets with accustomed smiles.

I long to watch

daylight sprint to greet me

like a long-lost friend

and offer me a moment in the sun

where blue skies still chastise clouds.

I still yearn for my ears

to relish aromatic thoughts

and feel the warm comforts of home,

under the watchful gaze of a careful sunset.

I am ready to celebrate.

I don’t need Santa,

his bright-eyed reindeer or mystic snow angels.

Just give me radiant sunrises.

I will hang smiles, not mistletoe.

I will feast on laughter at dinner.

And on Christmas eve,

I will fall in love again with familiar memories

waiting to be unwrapped under the Christmas tree.

I am on my way…

to laugh out loud and in colour

and to embrace the soft,

familiar warmth of Christmas

My mind is rushing home for the holidays.

Dr. Kevin Isaac 

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