An Ode To Claude Mckay — A Poet And So Much More
If we must die, let it not be like hogsHunted and penned in an inglorious spot,While round us bark the mad and hungry dogs,Making their mock at our accursèd lot.If we …
Boys’ Schools’ Blues
In recent weeks, the Calabar Old Boys’ Association has raised issue with the interim principal. Despite what is said in the glare of the media and in front of the public, …
On The Ledge – A Country In Crisis
There he stood, arms outstretched off to his sides, forming the letter T with his torso. As he swayed slightly in the gusty breeze he gazed downwards — his eyes bloodshot, …
Jimmy Moss-Solomon The Quintessential Jamaican
I can’t remember when I first met Jimmy Moss-Solomon. What I do recall very well, however, are the many discussions we had, mostly on the phone, about a range of issues …
The Burdens Of Heroes
Heroes. A word that is no doubt familiar to all of us. According to the Oxford Learner’s dictionary, ‘a hero is a person, especially a man, who is admired by many …
Of Exits And New Beginnings (Part I) My Journey Home
The feeling started as I watched the cop kneel into his neck. It wasn’t the kneeling. It wasn’t the public lynching. It was the hand in pocket. It was the nine …
Old Men
Throughout the world, old men, and even a sprinkling of young, old minded men, like nurturing mother’s, have suckled young men on the rancid ‘milk’ of hate, prejudice, fear, and greed, …
It Never Occurred
Daydreaming was one of my favourite pastimes when I was a young boy. Like the fictional character Walter Mitty in James Thurber’s first short story, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, …
Wayne DaCosta: An Inspiration
The true story of the life and times of legendary 18-time Champion Trainer Wayne DaCosta, indisputably the greatest of all time, is an inspirational tale. I can tell that story because …
Lessons From Gordon “Butch” Stewart
Congratulations to the Public Opinion on its 100th publication. I am honoured to contribute to the publication at this time and what better way to chronicle my thoughts on the late …