We Sons And Daughters

When the days are cold and the nights are hot

Evenings come quickly and change does not

So many decisions to make and appointments to keep

Or when work and commitments rob you of sleep

No one to trust except the absent few

Some acquaintances you met but they are too new

After work is work and after that is more

No spare time to play or rest like before

Druggies offering for pennies an easy way out

Do it! Your new acquaintances will shout

And the inner self reminds me of who I am

Uninterested of their escape or its delusionary scam

Got strength to outlast and traverse what’s ahead

Have the love of God, my friends and family instead

These setbacks that stained my face with agony

Embarrasses the shallow minded but they don’t me

Rihanna is a Bajan full of Strength and Unity

Strict guardian of her heritage, with Pride and dignity