In Plenty And In Time Of Need

I once had great abundance that attracted boats to my shore

Now my bounty has dwindled still they come craving more

Parishes then were not marked, early settlers never knew

Lots of areas across my breath where the bearded fig trees grew 

Expeditions later revealed my relative flatness

No other island discovered had greater potential for success

They quickly colonized me and retained my Portuguese name

“Your name Los Barbados after the Bearded Fig Tree we’ll claim!”

And now over 300 years past since the first settlers

Numbers of tourists flock here during ice cold winters

Delighting in the bounty of my golden sandy beach

I offer great abundance for all who clamor and can reach

No major threat of weather because I’m the most Easterly

There’s a chain of Caribbean Islands and to the East is me

I have aged over the years but in a good way

My people love me and they vow always to stay

Enjoying long summer days that are warm at night

Only a few days are cloudy yearly the sun shines bright

Freedom of religion is paramount and defined political parties

No one is forced into making unwilling loyalties

Every day feels like a blessing from God above

Each one here can smile with an abundance of love

Destination Barbados, where pleasures exceed

         In Plenty And In Time Of Need