Perspective: Anxiously Awaitng Whitney’s Documentary …..
The death of internationally acclaimed superstar Whitney Houston continues to impact on many us her fans … negatively. We have all heard the statement “Gone too soon” for me this is my saying since news of her passing hit my ear drums. Such a brilliant voice has been silenced.
Legacy
Whitney had everything going for her. Fame, fortune and pedigree. She was no half bake woneabee. The Whitney I grew up to know had real talent. Her voice was so smooth it could warm the heart of even a rat bat. She had range, and strong vocal chords that made her unmatchable if not unstoppable. He death hit me like a ton of bricks. A genuine talent is gone.
Lifestyle
In my celebrated poem entitled “Multiculturalism” the question is repeatedly asked:
“What is your colour tier …
Who really does care …?”
Poetic Commentary
Ode To Whitney
When you turn to dope …
Hoping to cope ….
There is diminished hope
On that unending rope
What is your colour tier ….
Who really does care …. ?
You allow yourself to go down that slippery slope …
You ended up being unable to cope ….
You are now stolen away …
Falling to a deceptive prey …
It is not what is on your head …
But what is inside, instead …
We all have ingenuity …
But our real concern should be our integrity …
Least to mention our legacy …
What is your colour ….
Who really does care . ..?
Let us remember what Whitney left for us,
An inheritance of lasting value … This should be our focus …
Of the road not to travel … one of raucous …
For those who are conscious …
Whitney Houston, most of all for me she was a person of colour ….
Yes! That unfading flower ….
Misguided you may say …
Indeed for a while … gave much ray …
By Hopeton O’Connor-Dennie, poet, satirist, etc.
We hail the production team “Roadside Attractions And Miramax” ….
This is an undisputed fact …
They will do the documentary on Whitney’s life … a production worthy of note …
Even as Whitney Houston did not master the art of how to cope. She was tricked and eventually ruined by the lure of the dope.
What a pity!
This was a human tragedy …
By Hopeton O’Connor-Dennie, poet, satirist etc.
Commentary
Get the job done … we anxiously await your video package. I am on my seat,’s edge until July 6, 2018 God’s willing. Will you?
Hopeton O’Connor-Dennie is Senior International Correspondent & Photojournalist for Vision Newspaper Canada.
Zhane Squire is Vision Newspaper’s dedicated Reggae Entertainment Correspondent, bringing readers the latest stories from Jamaica and across the global Afro-Caribbean diaspora. With a passion for music, culture, and storytelling, Squire highlights the voices, movements, and trends shaping reggae, dancehall, and Afro-Caribbean entertainment worldwide. His reporting connects Caribbean culture to the global stage, ensuring that artists, festivals, and community stories are told with depth, accuracy, and authenticity. For feedback you can reach him at zhane.squire@visionnewspaper.ca
