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

Get up in the morning searching for breakfast My school uniform neatly press dress up fast To be in class alas not so fast I live out West Grandmother is happy living in the country School for me is located in a faraway city A co... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

NETANYAHU Step forward and profess yourself oh man of Israel Israel a sacred people of the almighty God Stand fast and see God's glory in redemption The Coran says into the hands of God Abraham placed his trust and was counted H... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

The vision that came to me of things to come Milwaukee Wisconsin Avenue no place to run I see the reconstruction of hotel lobbies into rooms The builders were convicted of felonies on parole I was walking through what was once a h... 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

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

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

The old ravine runs from the foot of the hill and passes near my front door Mama forbids me to play there when the rains come down for sure That little ravine turns into a mighty big river running down the bay And hey you are in bi... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

They came prepared for war please don’t ask me what for Yes what I saw I relate that’s for sure and nothing more They form a little band all converse near the back door Pointing to the light fixtures they planned to rebuild the... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

FAITH It is compared to a mustard seed And like a garden it pop up weeds Among the weeds is food indeed Nourishing the body is what we need It is there here and everywhere Ever elusive always present An eye opener to the joy o... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

So much that we as a people have not known and yet God’s mercy abounds Are there aliens living among us why do we quarrel and fight so as to please us The beauty of the celestial and the glow of the terrestrial we want so to ... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Search my soul oh Lord and let me be Concreted Lord to thee When thou call me my bones stand to attention and not sleep The wicked shall try but in vain no rest has given until that great day Early in the morning, I search your gl... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

He speaks of heavenly things while you are in the chair relax my friend and don’t you fear I know this man a cheerful soul a dedicated father a loving husband a devout Christian He is skillful talented but doesn’t say ... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Oh precious money giver of all good and unholy things where have the rich man stored his wealth, through toil and sweat or malice and greed, strife and hunger miseries and death the heart continue to collect its reward Give me more ... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

A mile yonder a sound is heard half a mile over beyond the next horizon Brave souls a count of twenty plunging into battle God Save the Queen Thick smoke fill the air as the sound and smell of musket echo unseen They take no prison... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Life is but an empty dream lying motionless on his back, gazing to the sky A blank expression of nothing on his face, time and space had die Breathing steadily eyes open wide, staring into the silent unknown world Distance voices d... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

So much that we as a people have not known and yet God’s mercy abounds Are there aliens living among us why do we quarrel and fight to please us The beauty of the celestial and the glow of the terrestrial we want so to touch ... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Upon the cliffs overlooking the bay of Micoud I sat daily looking yonder Far in the distance I could see ships sailing the peaceful waters of the Caribbean I knew someday I too would drift away from my native shore to a land beyond ... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

He went on Chop, chop, and chop, goes the lad machete in hand Not seeing the sun was going down twilight is fast approaching But in the dim light I saw him as he raised his sharp machete His bended head an arch back hides his littl... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

My brother my brother when will we patch the bitterness of anger I did you wrong My brother I was not strong enough to forgive I walk the lonely places I am older and all alone In my memory and find you walking there it is not po... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Find me a man who will capture the sun and keep it just for fun Brightly it shine over my head one night so low I could not run Into a bottle I lure it in not thinking about its power to heal It rumble up and down the bottle ed... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

So much that we as a people have not known and yet God’s mercy abounds Are there aliens living among us why do we quarrel and fight so as to please us The beauty of the celestial and the glow of the terrestrial we want so to ... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

They wanted a new king to sit him up on a puppet throne All they got was an old king that went on digging up bones Never mind they say we can control him just pull his strings His strings were all but broken the puppet man had a... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Beware the streets after the sun goes down vultures prey this side of town Two cops came to me one night one on my left one on my right But wait a while and hear my story I kid you not I felt no glory One o clock and all is well... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Stepping inside the confessional box a child whispered Bless me father Head bow low the child continues that speech for I have sinned I confess to almighty God and too you father Father the child said I have lied and I have foug... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Yes folks a dry land indeed near the house where Safi build Half a mile down is the sea a pleasanter sport you never saw Near the house where Safi lives All day long the fishermen goes back and forth, fulfilling the days catch ... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

In the valley of derision I cry out to my God for a reason Yes still licking wounds my Amie I lost to the seasons Yet I walk away a heart full of woe refusing ever to let her go My love a burning fire a hundred streams could... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

GRANDMOTHERS Two different both loving one giving the other taking take your pick They live side by side at a distance at most yet my future they tick The confusion I receive was enough to madden me or get me sick Two grandmoth... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Follow me I am the pipe piper piping the dreams of youth In for a penny in for a pound My melody is tough my chorus well rough myself is soft and is all ready to go north I piped for the rich and poor I piped till I can’t p... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

When I am dead I need no eulogy from the living no not I I live a simple life in my ignorance because I was taught a lie My years have been many my love ones are few For now I die please don’t you cry Remember me when fl... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Remember folks it was just a joke that went on for much too long. His taste for power was soon to become sour and spit out in the dung. Foolish man that is not a dynasty only emperors live supreme. Your money bags alone is not enou... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

At fifty the spirit moves me, it told me of the meaning of life Which I now reveal to you, listen, mortal man, Son of man he said, all you have done up till now is pardon The truth is revealed to you, take heed on judgment day And... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Oh mother my mother God pour his grace on thee My love shall never die thou art my shining star In the past I have no regret what years bring to me The hour we met that gave me the love for thee The mist is falling on the twilight... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

The old ravine runs from the foot of the hill and passes near my front door Mama forbids me to play there when the rains come down for sure That little ravine turns into a mighty big river running down the bay And hey you are in bi... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

In the valley of derision, I cry out to my God for a reason. Yes, still licking wounds my Amie I lost to the seasons. Yet I walk away a heart full of woe refusing ever to let go. My love a burning fire a hundred streams could n... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

BEULAH LAND By Kenvil Atkins BEULAH LAND Oh beautiful St. Lucia Island in the sun I did not leave because I hated thee You are dear to me like a cup of cool Clearwater But the pioneer spirit would not let me be It's in ... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

The buck stops here it’s their birthright and curse we have no business being there They are program to fight among themselves you would be wise not to improvise Sitting in high places with covered faces leaving no traces is... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Backdoor to my cottage lives a pair of blue jays I hear them talking every morning day by day What do you think is on their mind I dare say? But by midday of each day hold on that’s today I ask them to pray they reply to i... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

After the cock crow Beyond the horizon, the red sun is going down lighting the waters below Every living creature lift their heads to proclaim great is the Lord above Darkness has fallen upon the land like a mist the evil swoops b... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Who am I to judge another oh no not I please tell them mother? You taught me right I fought to do the right with all my might. I sit in judgement of another making decisions I dare not blunder. We do wrong to each other some wr... Read more

poem by Kenvil Atkins

She was fair to look upon her smile was as sweet as cherry. Laying her down if only I could be a burden I did carry. In her innocent I knew that it would be soon and not tarry I pave the town I search the neighborhood but not... Read more