Poetic Verses
Independence - Barbados
Independence
I went to London not to berate
Just my independence to negotiate
There was no doubt; I knew what I was about
Success was greeted with tumultuous shout!
Who could forget that momentous occasion?
On a rainy night at the Garrison
Whilst the Union Jack was drooping
The trident was elegantly flying
As my richest and greatest resources, you my people
Aptly demonstrated that you were capable
That's why I used education
As the bedrock of my foundation
My little children whom I molded and ingrained
In them, the importance of being well trained
So in the face of new and changing technology
They can function most competently
Like a proud parent I duly acknowledged
All of what my children had accomplished
Sons like Grantley and Errol Bee
How my heart still grieved for young Tommy, he departed so suddenly.
Yes I will gloat; you made me proud in sports
To see my majestic Gary at the wicket
Oh! How he dominated and revolutionized test cricket
Also my Olympians in Jimmy and Obadele
You suppressed your pleasures
When I had to impose austerity measures
Amid all adversity we stood together in unity
Henceforth into your hands my proud, industrious and illustrious children I pass this legacy.
I went to London not to berate
Just my independence to negotiate
There was no doubt; I knew what I was about
Success was greeted with tumultuous shout!
Who could forget that momentous occasion?
On a rainy night at the Garrison
Whilst the Union Jack was drooping
The trident was elegantly flying
As my richest and greatest resources, you my people
Aptly demonstrated that you were capable
That's why I used education
As the bedrock of my foundation
My little children whom I molded and ingrained
In them, the importance of being well trained
So in the face of new and changing technology
They can function most competently
Like a proud parent I duly acknowledged
All of what my children had accomplished
Sons like Grantley and Errol Bee
How my heart still grieved for young Tommy, he departed so suddenly.
Yes I will gloat; you made me proud in sports
To see my majestic Gary at the wicket
Oh! How he dominated and revolutionized test cricket
Also my Olympians in Jimmy and Obadele
You suppressed your pleasures
When I had to impose austerity measures
Amid all adversity we stood together in unity
Henceforth into your hands my proud, industrious and illustrious children I pass this legacy.
