Poetic Commentary Of Bunting & John Crow-ism
Poetic Commentary Of Bunting & John Crow-ism
And it came to past ….
That the die was cast ….
Bunting likely had a dream ….
He saw the Opposition as mean …
Bunting implied he was stabbed in the back ….
As Derrick Smith asked about rising crime rate when off the rock …
Smith kneweth not of Bunting’ s globe trotting …
As he tiptoed off the island, without sharing …
Smith could not locate Bunting ..
This was no joking ….
In Opposition Bunting would ask the same ….
Such is a part of the political game ….
By no means, any hidden conspiracy to defame ….
Alas! By calling the Opposition “the “John Crow” name …
Bunting was behaving as if mentally lame ….
Some 45 murders had occurred within this time frame ….
Citizens feeling insecure …
Smith had to act for sure …
An Opposition has role to play ….
They cannot behave as if baked clay ….
Instead, are supposed to act without delay …..
To stay relevant … always in the fray …
For Bunting to liken his critics to a John Crow …
Is to provoke a distasteful furore if not hate cow ….
When placed in a position of leadership
There is need for discipleship ….
To conduct oneself in a Christ-like manner …
Especially when relating to one another …..
We must elevate our public discourse …
Ensuring it does not become course ….
There is no need to fight nor curse …..
Nor for intemperate outburst
Just hold your tongue and engage your brain …
This will save you an apology and much pain …
Noteworthy is the fact that in this instance . . ..
Bunting does bear a striking resemblance …
Alas! There is no denying them feva …
That even without trying …
Hence Bunting’s likewise behaviour …
Bunting would pass with colours flying .. .
He would easily score 10 out of 10 without trying …
Should a companion be
needed for a John Crow pen …
Yes, now or then …
If you look like a John Crow
You are expected to behave like a John Crow …
That is to take to the sky …
And indeed act from on high …
A John Crow is known not to attack its kind …
As such behaviour would be seen as unkind …
If not being out of his mind …
Ah, ah, ah …
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Foot Note
Honorably Peter Bunting National Security Minister & PNP MP did later apologize for calling the Opposition a John Crow.
Derrick Smith, former National Security Minister & JLP MP.
Feva …local dialect/Patois meaning “striking resemblance, or likeness in image …
Poem written by Hopeton O’Connor-Dennie, Senior International Correspondent for Vision Newspaper Canada.
Alwin Marshall-Squire is the Editor-in-Chief of S-Q Publications Inc., overseeing editorial strategy for GTA Weekly, GTA Today, and Vision Newspaper. He leads the publications’ mission to deliver bold, original journalism focused on the people and communities of the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, and the global Caribbean diaspora.
Also writes for GTA Weekly and GTA Today.
