I am a Jamerican

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By Sigourney •

What is a Jamerican to be exact? That would be me as a matter of fact. Born and Raised on the border of DC, It created who I was meant to be. Raised by my grandmother of Caucasian, African, and Indian descent I was taught to read, pray and repent. Uprooted from Jamaica was my family tree Forever known as foreigners was our destiny. What is a Jamerican to be exact? That would be me as a matter of fact. With knowledge of Caribbean cooking and cleaning skills Between my mother and grandmother, those were their only thrills. How they could stand it just gives me chills Being a Jamerican and having a cultured history gives me great pride I?ve learn to set judgment, hatred, and racism aside What I learn inside my family (nelly) Proves to show a better future for me. Generation after Generation filled with rhythm and soul that flows through the veins Every beat of music allows us to be free of locks, chains, burden and pains. Combined with the American and Jamaican nation Made everyone like me ready for adaptation So, what is a Jamerican to be exact? That would be me as a matter of fact. copyrighted by me Sigourney

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January 28, 2006 17:09 ~~~~GLOSTARG~~~~

I like this poem! You know we are all here American on American Soil, but we came from elsewhere. Thank God You are here to be a part of a Country who is still under the watchful Eye of God Almighty! Blessed be You and Grateful I am that You are a part of American and Jamacian, I know this is a poem but i feel i want to welcome with open heartedness. love this poem!It has Spirit !

January 30, 2006 23:13LaLa

this is beautiful...u have a unique way with words that will get u far. keep writing..your words are uplifting.

January 7, 2007 01:43-fruit-loop-

i like this,.,,.very well done,.,.its deep n meaningfull..,but locks n chains are well past,.,.,.no one now,,.is enslaved.,.,.,yet,.,.we all are.,.,

November 29, 2007 23:14Regina

when i first saw your name i thought your were my friend is also Jamican and her name is also Sigourney. But once I started reading this poem I realized that you and her are two different people. I love your poem and in some ways I can relate to you. I love it so much.