ISLAND UNITY
By Bryan Bailey
In my time, not so long ago
We were a people who showed more gratitude
You know a little manners goes a long way!
Granted, in this country there was
A clash of two different cultures
 At times, it felt as though we were
Defending our backs like soldiers, but
Although it seemed like tings were very bad
We ALL had the determination
To pull together with what we had
I am getting to the point, so don’t rush me!
Island Unity! Bajan, Jamaican, St. Lucian
Trinidadian, Antiguan, West Indian
Tell me now, where is it written that
One Island is better than another one?
We all came from Africa to the West Indies
You know the sunny isles over so!
So why is it, in business, that we can
Never seem to pull together?
Always arguing and cursing each other!
Man, from those early days to now
 We should have advanced a lot more
The little corner shop Mr. Brown hadNever expand from these shores
Charlie opened up a food shop
On the high street last year
This morning I hear him close
Due to lack of support and business care
We must pull together as a community
And stop the hating and backbiting
Time to invest in ourselves
So that we can come out fighting
Whichever Island you come from
Be very proud of that fact
But remember, WE ALL ARE ONE
And Island Unity is where it’s at!
NOW IS THE TIME
By Bryan Bailey
Fasten your stance unyielding in cities we live
Brace your shoulder hard my Black brother
Let no challenge cause you to doubt your convictions
As you journey onwards encouraged by a pure heart
For we are who we are carved from the stone of pain
Unique beyond compare as we ascend and rise
Guided by our past from whence we came
Hear their voices as they enrich our lives
Be you Plumber, Rapper, Doctor or Lawyer
Teacher, President, Milkman or Deejay
Gather your faith and community spirit
To become what you can in these changing days
RESPECT be your beacon for spirit and soul
Building self esteem on positive action
To encourage your Brother to develop and grow
And enable a life beyond his imagination
Let this awareness be passed to our children
Whose heritage dates back to Royal Kings & Queens
As we guide, caress and nurture their talent
Opening their eyes so they too will achieve
For now is the time for a revolution my Brother
As the world awaits our developing thrust
We must embrace what it has to offer
As we herald a change built on harmony and trust
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