Wednesday, June 11, 2014

This PLACE, My HOME

This place, the rich history, you would never know this by just driving through it.
No matter where I am or what I'm doing this place finds a way to draw me back.
Is it magic? I don’t know.
Is it the food? I doubt it; it’s the same as anywhere else in Jamaica.
Is it the people? Could be.
We are proud of our town and we would not trade it for anywhere else.
Tainos lived here, Spaniards re-colonized here, English conquered here, slaves toiled here, East Indians arrived here, FREE men, women and children live here.
This Place, My home, I am proud.
Our name is ever present in history books written on Jamaica, I’m sure if we go to British libraries and check the books, the name of this place would be there.
This Place, This beautiful, unique ever expanding place.
This Place, This amazing place, nestled below the hills and few miles from the sea.
This Place my home, Old Harbour I cherish you


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