Firm Craftsmen Of Our Fate
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Forefathers sowed the seeds from which great Bajans grew Individuals who perfected their callings, some in my
lifetime too Reaping the best because they chose to press More than others to attain greatness Cricketing greats like the 3W’s and Sir Garry Reached international fame and brought eyes to our
country Alfred got a part in the movie, Tamarind Seed For us he was a great actor, broadcaster, comedian, a
rear breed Turo was just a young clarinetist when I first knew him Soon afterwards he was playing Alto Sax and was - prim Merrymen got the world listening to the music from our
shores Every tourist flocked to see them during their Now many of you know of weight lifter Manga and body man
Darcy Oba the sprinter, Ryan the hurdler and draughts champion
Suki Fewer know of Johnno who was a great in local cricket One innings he scored a 100 and bowl out 9, wicket after
wicket Under all our noses a young international great sprung Rihanna won a Grammy and other awards for the songs she
sung From when he was a tall, lanky school boy he told me
he’d be A Prime Minister of They all showed with the right frame of mind you can be
great Every one showed us how we can be, Firm Craftsmen
Of Our Fate! |
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