Where I’m From

Where I’m from,
The land of sea and sun.
The sun rises in Sangre Grande,
And in Port of Spain sets the sun.
Land of the Chaconia,
And plentiful species of Hummingbird.
The Scarlet Ibis and the Cocorico,
They are our national birds.
From Richard’s Bake and Shark in Maracas,
To Sauce’s doubles in the Junction of Curepe.
My homeland is full of beauty,
In every direction and step.
The beauty and colors that you see,
Partying on Carnival Monday and Tuesday.
Crossing the stage and on to last lap,
Then back to church on Ash Wednesday.
The sounds of the tassa during Pagwa,
To the food and lights of Diwali.
All faiths are welcome and allowed,
Even languages such as Hindi.
The red, the white, and the black,
All creeds and races together as one.
Trinidad and Tobago,
That is where I’m from.