![]() Of revolutions, of wars, of conquests, of western civilization, of capitalism, of profit, of misanthropy We are the peasants, the servants, the broken families, the broken communities, the displaced peoples, we are the casualties, we are the unmitigated collateral damage: Ever since confusing us with your mestizaje fodder. Pests of conquest, you exploited our black brethren because we were not suitable for your exploitation. That harvested and nurtured these beautiful Americas Your negation of us has been your ploy to secure your servitude to white supremacy in exchange for your economic stability. In your blood and heritage Caribbean children White brothers and sisters haven't you seen your chains, too?īecause us colored children have long forgotten oursīut I'm tired of the 's my liberation gone?Īlways the other, never part of we within discourses Of the and in alliance with.the oppressed of the world I am a child, of the children, of the masses Oh yes the Caribbean dream, where every man's a king and every woman's a queen. Of the Caribbean seas, where I'm from and would always love to be.īut tho forget, it's Carnival time so come in your costumes and with your coolers because you're coming out to fete,Īnd tho forget, when you step out on "D" road of jouvert morning until night listen to the Soca music,Īnd let it rap you up and run through your ears with melodies that will make you want to bep. With fish coo coo and a little calla-loo.Īnd you take a bite and you taste buds and glands spring water of the delicious flavors that makes you say mhmmm.Īfterwards you can visit the reefs and see the dancing colors of the under water reefs, ![]() ![]() Then take a walk in our rivers and cook up a curry *** or stew, Watching all the tall, happy, swaying coco nut trees,Īnd when you sniffle a little of the bake and shark it makes you want to sneeze. Of the Caribbean seas, through the cold vibrant breeze. Standing in the sand, smelling salty waters,
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