I AM...

Hi guys this is my first post on Steemit. I’m starting it off with a poem I wrote during the 2012 London Olympics. I had so much pride for my country of Jamaica. Here goes,hope you all enjoy. 😎

I Am

by Richard V Fraser

Who am I?

I am the mix of African maroon, Scottish, Irish, German,English, Chinese and Indian

I am the flavour in the Jerk, the curry, the roast yam, the ackee and saltfish

I am the Mento, the Ska, the Roots the Rock the Reggae and the Dance hall

I am the sun, the sand, the trees and the breeze

I am the vibe in Negril, the splash in Mo-bay, the weekend in Ochie and the bashment in the Kingston town

I am the julie mango, the sweet sugar cane, the nice cool jelly coconut and the sweet but sour sop

I am the Marley, the Garvey, the Quarrie, Bolt and the Louise Bennett

I am the Harder they come, the Smile orange, the Dance hall Queen and the Shotas

I am the Black, the Green, the Gold

I am the Independent, the Emancipated

I am the Proud, I am Jamaican.