Category Archives: Poems

Tek mi Picha

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Sheryl Teach Stark

*Tek mi Picha* by Sheryl Stark Strong winds push against my face Carrying mist of salty tales Boats lay silent Waiting for another day As the trees dance To the rhythm of the breeze Water splashes around my feet The … Continue reading →

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Field of Dreams

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Ganja euphoria Many of us used to scoff when Rasta tek A puff a de good green stuff, while encouraging Us to be religious, but back den government Seh Rasta nuh have sense, so dem dismiss Argument dat ganja is … Continue reading →

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Ochi Beach Vibe, the Jester

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

I met him at the beach today. We talked for a little, because I observed him exercising and wondered his age. Therefore I asked. He was a nice man, he told me he was twenty years old. A funny man. I smiled and … Continue reading →

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Brian’s Journey

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

This man on his journey Steps off the rugged path And outstretches his hands To help another To inspire   This man on his journey “Read the writing on the wall” Uses his fingers and instrument To send messages of … Continue reading →

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Island Nurse

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

all good tings come in lickle doses,  so let’s mek this one last draw slowly and relax but, if yu like big doses no problem mon you have an island nurse just in case yu choke.

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Unity

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Unity By: Sheryl Stark   American to Jamaican Fireman to Fireman Hero to Hero Brother to Brother Man to Man Respect, Love, and Unity Yea man.           © Sheryl Stark and Wonders of Jamaica, 2011. Unauthorized use and/or duplication … Continue reading →

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Jamaicans, Wi All One

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Jamaicans, Wi All One By, Sheryl Stark Excuse Me Just a moment Yes you Big Man Rude Buoy Ghetto Youth Put dung the guns And rise up two fingers For Peace     Excuse Me Yes you Rude Girl Sexy … Continue reading →

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Hummingbird Guardian Angel

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

By: Sheryl Stark   If I asked you Do you believe in Angels here on Earth? If your answer is no Then I must tell you You are wrong.   A little bird whispered in my ear A little pretty … Continue reading →

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Expectations

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Expectations   But what did I expect? When I tell a friend the truth When I once and for all Set a boundary Did I expect a hug Did I expect thank you Did I expect respect.   But what … Continue reading →

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Tender Desires

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Tender Desires I want to be in love! I want to experience the joy of true love! I long for tenderness I long for peace My heart hurts.   I want to experience life through love I need to know … Continue reading →

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