Kenvil Atkins

poem by Kenvil Atkins

I sit and I wonder have you ever wonder; today was a new day the sun came up I did not care no wonder I wonder If wondering has put you down wonder no more, for the most wondrous things are free to gaze upon a midnight star or smell ... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

ANBAKAYEAR Tall palm trees shooting up to reach the skies so tall that its fruit wasted away falling down from its heavenly perch in time to start a new, I walk up the roads to reach my goal a sack full of provisions I was told, to h... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Why should he come again If Jesus did come back Nations would attack That’s a fact, Jack First, he would be a probe Slip off his robe Parade him up the road Five continents would share Demanding this to be fair They will ... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Bang bang gunpowder poisons the air The loud noise of gunfire everywhere Many people just don’t care A prayer for the dying no one there Murderer lack of consent beware Another shooting in the square People dropping here and t... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

SIBLINGS RIVALRY With you, it may not be so Nevertheless, just let it go But knowing you want to know Why they hate you so One live for hate Still, others test their fate Just wait it's not too late And we often do wonder W... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Bless be the ties that bind He was my Papa Leslie She was my mama woz In my despair, they took me in Like a broken toy, my feet hang thin Tall and thin sharp blue eyes like a pin His fishing attire you would admire But he foun... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

You may not know me I may not know you That may be true so what else is new If you are rich or if you are famous I am you I would be all over you just to fit in you see I might even pretend to be you for a fat fee Oh foolish me m... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

It has stood the test of time. Grandfather built it right. The narrow road still runs. Yet the entrance is all gone. I went back to visit for fun. Just to see what they have done. The time I spent there on the run. This copra h... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

David Frost, I am not Shakespeare, I forgot Longfellow has guts Dickinson is Emily Cummings visit Wembley Maya is not from Angola Action Jackson aloha If you are a poetry lover You will know who I cover Moreover forever poems... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

I am writing this poem The words make no sense The verses don’t rhyme Three pennies in a pond The Matador has won The strife has begun Why it is so much fun Alligator on the run Day has just begun A backward clock is no fu... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

THIS ONE IS FOR YOU I heard he wrote a good poem And his style is like no other I heard he wrote the poems So I thought I would read up on him But it was as if he wrote my life story The first one I read made me sad But the sec... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Hark look yonder those magnificent rolling hills Capturing my soul so majestic Awaking to such bliss beauty and realistic For yonder up ahead is my little district Napa Valley Napa Valey where the people are so eccentric. Napa Va... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Empty wallet No pocket Living on the sidewalk Tin cup in hand Fill with sand Don’t stand a chance Not even a glance Bed of stones Could break his bones Oh for a phone Could he call home There is no dial tone Pass a b... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Why boasteth thyself, evil man Know you not that we are all Prisoner of Death The soul that sinneth must die The living know that they will die But the dead knoweth nothing why Rebirth to a newcomer takes over Life is earnes... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Old-time rhymes stored by Bill and Will Jack and Gill what a thrill went up the hill Little bo pip lost their sheep two were kill Mary was quite contrary no time to weep Jack Sprat could eat all fat lying on his back Humpty Dum... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

The son says I am not God but his son The father says to him I am well, please The son says when you pray Pray to the Father like this our father The father says in the end I will send my son The son says I am going back to the ... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

He fishes all day and half the night You call it it’s the old man's delight Roast fish pickle jam butter sauce Above the cliffs where the wave toss Slinging his hook above the sea moss Coming up empty his rod criss-cross Anoth... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

There was a silly copper the Queen invited to supper He came to the palace and was seated next to Alice Saying I am here to claim my fame just the same Surely I can take the blame His moment of fame was all in vain meeting with h... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Tarry a while and read this story I kid you not I find no glory The years were rough But we were tough Together we both needed Each other for there was no other Yes talking about my brother Growing up without a mother Toil... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

I know a place in my own little space Lambert my brother and Aunty Sac Ripe pears and green gauges I’ll taste Not many know my place it's not a waste A disgrace no for I come first in line Sometimes knotted like a ball of twine... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Tell me poem lover how many likes have your poems got Are they inferior to others go ahead just humor me why not It is for sure you, not Edgar Allen Po that we all see but To each, there can condone not liking me, and you I write ... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

If I were you what set me apart If you were truly true not a rat You say its love not from above Above all left me climbing a wall And that’s not all yes when I fall For I am not you and will never be Quit complaining for tha... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

I will write a poem do you care Not about me I fear Should I write about the community That wouldn't do its unity I know from the soul well that’s bold Know one will tell its untold unsold Noises in my head people are being we... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Who is to say that I was not here when my spirit cross over I Kenvil Atkins Lewis do declare only a fool blowing out hot air For I have been here and there listen to you my mark is everywhere In my travel that which I marvel yes ab... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

In the year 2034, there will be no more war The earth will have closed its door Mankind will go mad for what it once had In the streets, vultures gather how sad Preying on each other hiding in corners Once again dinosaurs will ru... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

CARAMBA, THEY CRIED OUT Oh, look see we are not racist we hired a black girl. And the cock crow three times a story left untold. Ratings are poor our employees don’t measure up. There is a brown girl in the ring let’s lynch he... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Funny how time passes by where do the good times go She said to me why do you pin yourself to the house I chuckled to myself I should have answered tired of going South Yes, I have been North not to mention East, and I have been We... Read more

publication by Kenvil Atkins

The six o’clock bell is ringing Monchy is singing its Independence Day Yes, Grand Riviere spread out its produce for today’s grand Bazaar People from all around the neighboring Babonneau is busy peddling Voices co... Read more

story by Kenvil Atkins

Between here and there stands a cashew tree Grandmother called it the mother of all trees I agree that folks who travel there gather it for free Year-round it blossoms yielding plenty and then some Folks around here use it as a la... Read more

story by Kenvil Atkins

FROST ON MY DOORSTEP Fare well my native shore never wanting to step foot no more Don’t ask me why or what for I am ten feet deep in snow and don’t have anywhere to go pity it is Best when you walk slow Talking about depressi... Read more

story by Kenvil Atkins

ITS TIME FOR A LUCIAN CHRISTMAS It's Christmas in Caribbean Saint Lucia has to deck its Halls wall to wall Early in the morning without any warning hear the pigs calling save me The farmers cut shot the day's work to be home in t... Read more

story by Kenvil Atkins

ROSEMIS LEWIS: A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE Never again will you find such a woman as my grandma, grandma Worz, a lady of character a woman of substance a woman of great virtue, my grandmother was a heroine and time was her only enemy for in... Read more

story by Kenvil Atkins

Heavenly father Jehovah, maker of all things visible and invisible Thou who resides in heavenly places whose mercy is beyond comprehension For the Heaven and the Earth is thy own mercy and forgiveness are in thy power Thou seediest ... Read more

story by Kenvil Atkins

I could not tell if it was the ocean or the schoolyard together, they twain My eyes see in the distance a storm is coming to seek shelter from the rain George came first grandma said that man was curse our salary all but toast The... Read more

story by Kenvil Atkins

THE BUS RIDE All on board the driver yelled Destination her house in a minivan Surprising Desmond was quite a man The van broke down time after time Passengers cheered so much fun on the run II I met her one bright and sunny ... Read more

story by Kenvil Atkins

Welcome to little Micoud the sign says May flowers and April showers wishing for a perfect summer The bright sunshine and soft cushy clouds was bouncing to and fro We peddle down the narrow path riding on bicycle made for two ... Read more

lyrics by Kenvil Atkins

There is a little Sparrow Sitting upon my window It sings to me at midday But what can be his use It has me so confused He sings to me at midday A melody no way I name my little Sparrow Tell him about my sorrow One bright m... Read more

publication by Kenvil Atkins

You all come it’s a leisure moment in paradise checkmate St. Lucia Gros Islet you capture the north wind our people one and all are kin Down the line to Castries let us make it the capital why not it’s a win Dauphin, ... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

What happens when an irremovable object Now meets here an unstable force of nature I the poet was gifted with brilliance all wager Strength and vigilance a gift from Jehovah I the poet blessed with long-term memory Just as the d... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Against my better judgment, I was selected to judge another I stand to lose my liberty eleven people all join hands together Listening to speeches meticulously crafted by both parties of law But my knowledge of law is like jumping ... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

The old king had a thing that went on ding ding ding Said the queen to the king your wears is never seen Said Rick and Greenhorn they were two nasty Greenhorn Spend most days at Milborn the place where they were born Said the pre... Read more