HAPPY 36 INDEPENDENCE to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines the land of my birth
Fellow Vincentians, October 27, 2015 will mark 36 years since our blessed land has gain its independence from Britain in 1979. As the owner of this blog I think it is quite fitting for me to reserve a space at this time to focus on showing some respect to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for this achievement. She is a small island of only 163 square miles but what she has been able to accomplished with with a small economy is rather courageous in spite of her size. Suffice it to say we have a lot to be proud of as a nation.
I personally feel that as a people we need to UNITE MORE and genuinely have one another backs. I urge us to stop showcasing SVG in a bad light to the world on the internet and rather to market SVG TOURISM so that more visitors can choose this island as their number one tourist destination in the world. Let us make more effort in promoting and consuming more of our own VINCENTIAN TALENTS.
To those of you who have done your part to put SVG on the map with your gifts and talents I salute you. GAMAL 'SKINNY FABULOUS DOYLE & RODNEY SMALL a job well done "THIS ISLAND IS MINE" thank you
SENSELESS SHOOTING AT THE GRAND THEATRE IN LOUISIANA LEFT 3 DEAD BEFORE THE GUNMAN #ALLEGEDLY OPENED FIREARM UPON HIMSELF. Somebody explain to me how a patron can pass a GUN which is supposed to be detected by the metal detector of that CINEMA in LOUISIANA!!! The need to beef up security at these public venues in the future is a must otherwise HOLLYWOOD would be a career of yesteryear. Who going to the MOVIES if their SAFETY is THREATENED????
Louisiana will never be the same again after this fatal ordeal. Why do we have to wait until a FATAL EPISODE to identify the need for public safety? How many more of our innocent citizens must die in order to wake us up from our sleep and slumber as a people. Is the United States of America too busy patrolling other overseas territories to the point where they NEGLECT their own internal safety?
The world has changed tremendously and so what worked in the past wont work today. While persons choose the threatre as a form of ESCAPISM there is another group of mentally disturbed individuals who prey on this and use it as their means of addressing their UNRESOLVED EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL issues. Sadly the innocent are often the ones to pay the heavy price.
The question now becomes. Could the cinema face a potential lawsuit by its patrons who are victims of this shooting IF IT DID NOT HAVE A METAL DETECTOR INSTALLED AT THE TIME OF THE SHOOTING INCIDENT????
I extend condolence to family and friends who have lost loved ones and sincerely hope that those present get the necessary PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPY to help them deal with the after effect of this terrible situation. Louisiana be brave, be strong, carry on from this. You too shall overcome! PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT
As the old adage goes one is never too old to learn. It took my trip to the EYE SPECIALIST to learn to correct shape of my face. The doctor told me that the type of frame for my prescription glasses I will wear is one that fits the exact shape of my face,OVAL. I was surprised indeed to know this is a key criteria in selecting a glasses frame. I realized the importance of this information and has decided to share it with my dear churcreations.blogspot.ca readers. Below is a list of THE SHAPES OF THE HUMAN FACE. Decide which one is yours. The glasses that is the perfect match for each shape is also listed below. I hope this information helps so that next time you go to the store/clinic to purchase a pair of SUNGLASSES or PRESCRIPTION GLASSES you will choose the one that fits the shape of your face.
OVAL FACE (MINE)
Best of luck in choosing your eye wear. Can you identify yours in the pic below???
The recent ruling of the supreme court in the United States of America issuing the green light to SAME SEX MARRIAGE has sparked mixed emotions from both sides of the fence. For the "gays" and "lesbians" this news has created an atmosphere of celebration and jubilee as can be seen from the streets in many US states to social media. Profile pictures are laced with the COLOURS of the RAINBOW, the symbol which is used to identify the LGBT community across North America. For members of this minority group this marks the end of an era that has prohibited couples who have been desirous of wedding their partners from placing the legal cap of approval on their relationship. The reactions from persons on Facebook is synonymous to being set free from prison after a life sentence.
While the same sex couples celebrate the conservatives seem to be somewhat low-key in their reaction to this fiasco. Is it because they are shocked or they are quiet by choice? Whatever the reason, the gays seem to be winning.
For how long will the GAYS win if I may ask? In this life they may seem to have won this hurdle but in the life to come WILL THEY BE FOUND HANGING IN THE BALANCE as Belshazzar in DANIEL 5:27? I am not one for discriminating against a person who chooses his or her sexual preferences, as Jehovah God has created man with the FREEDOM TO CHOOSE. It is therefore incumbent on me to treat every human being the way God Jehovah expects me to treat them (with love and respect). However when it comes to the issue of SUPPORTING and SANCTIONING their lifestyle my CONSCIENCE does not allow me to accept it. I personally feel SAME SEX RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE IS WRONG in the eyes of JEHOVAH GOD the Creator of Heaven and Earth. I cannot accept a lifestyle that He despises. WILL GOD JEHOVAH JUDGE AMERICA FOR THIS COURT RULING? To answer this question it is imperative to revisit biblical history and examine God's STANCE on the whole issue of HOMOSEXUALITY in order to determine the manner in which He may deal with the USA on this moral issue. The renown story of SODOM AND GOMORRAH immediately shows its nose to the surface. This city had SIN up to its throat so much so that GOD wiped out the entire city with all those homosexuals. What makes us think that He will spear America??? Is it because she is a WORLD POWER that seems to exert control over all other nations on earth in these last days? Is America the land of CORRUPTION? Is corruption compatible with the nature of God Jehovah?
Proverbs 14:34 "RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTS A NATION: BUT SIN IS A REPROACH TO ITS PEOPLE." GOD JEHOVAH STILL REIGNS SUPREME AND HE WILL JUDGE THE MAN OF SIN!
Dear my MUSIC FRIENDS AND FANS, it is with great pleasure that my PUBLISHING COMPANY, CLAIRON HAYNES PRODUCTIONS release to you it's 4th GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE here on their official blog. This song is available on a YOU TUBE video which you can LISTEN to and VIEW BELOW in its ENTIRETY (FULL VERSION OF THE SONG) I choose to GIVE THIS FREE TO ALL OF YOU! HOPE YOU ENJOY IT. I wrote the song reminiscent of ME HITTING ROCK BOTTOM and BOUNCING BACK WITH JEHOVAH GOD'S HELP. I can now share this song as an over comer of my ADVERSITIES to HELP BUILD YOUR STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO NEVER GIVE UP!! PRODUCED BY: BRYAN ALEXANDER OF SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES & CLAIRON HAYNES PRODUCTIONS BACK VOCALIST: SHAUNELLE MCKENZIE VOCALS RECORDED: AT STUDIO LOCAL OFFICIALLY RELEASED ON: EZEE RADIO MAY 13, 2015
WRITTEN AND SUNG BY (ME) CLAIRON HAYNES PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT
It's April 23 and I turn 44, I feel younger than before. When I walk I feel spring in my hips, I'm all that and a bag ah chips.
Forty four and younger than before, Low self-esteem I done kick out meh door. Jehovah HEALED me on May 3, 2014, Delivering me from that witchcraft queen.
She thought she could ah TURN ME HOMELESS, But God Jehovah Healed me from her mess. Now I live a life I never lived before, WISER AND YOUNGER THAN BEFORE!
He put back the peps in my steps, Gave me wisdom more that the sea's dept. Walls of pride have been torn down, My face now wears no frown.
Many wonder why I am happy so, Jehovah shields me with His RAINBOW! 43 years of TURMOIL AND PAIN, Almost kept me insane.
Ha ha 44 births PEACE AND HAPPINESS, Lots of love and cheerfulness. Meh nah have time feeh foolishness, Time feeh plant so meh could reap SUCCESS!
Up the ladder to prosperity I climb, I believe NOW is my time. A time to sow and a time to reap, Piling my SUCCESS in one heap!
Jehovah is now at my driver's seat, Now he's in control my life is SWEET. Foolish me drove my vehicle for 43 years, No wonder I'd seen so much chaos and tears!
He gave me a heart of HUMILITY, Caring not only for myself but also HUMANITY. He teaches me how to LOVE without partiality, And gives me a burning desire to prepare souls for eternity.
Earthly things don't bother me anymore, I am more spiritually inclined than before. These things only last but for a time, When I die I can't take with me one dime!
So I store up treasures that are ETERNALLY oriented, This mission I will remain dedicated. Lord help me to be a BLESSING everywhere I go, So in eternity I can reap the good see I now sow!
Wiser than before, I don't listen to GOSSIP anymore. My time is spent focusing on the positive, No room up in here for the negative.
I surround myself with only great minds, Little minds I done leave behind. Catch the smoke from my muffler, I don't look back to see the loser!
I was born TO WIN, My top in mud I will not spin! I keep my head on my shoulders, And watch out for the backstabbers.
Nah ha time for PHONY & FAKEYS, If yuh nah GENUINE nah bark up meh alley! I AM ALLERGIC TO fakes, So nah badda come hold yuh brakes!
FORTY FOUR & YOUNGER THAN BEFORE, Stress and heartache better hit the backdoor! The body of a SWEET SIXTEEN, Ha ha I am MRS EVERGREEN!
I have no REGRETS, Experiences my LESSONS no time to fret! I have just what Jehovah intends for me right now, In contentment I humbly take a bow.
Lord THANK YOU FOR 44 PRECIOUS YEARS, Lots of HILLS, MOUNTAINS, PLAINS, AND VALLEYS. I WONT TRADE MY LIFE FOR NOTHING, "cause each year taught me something!
44 and beyond as long as God keeps me here, I'll live my life without any fear. Why worry when God takes care of me? His grace and mercies daily I see!
44 and younger than before, A reminder JESUS is right at the door. I now live to meet Him face to face, I look forward to my SAVIOUR'S sweet embrace!
As I flipped through the pages of 'POINT BLANK HEART SLASHES' by Curtis W A Williams, its content captured my undivided attention tightly in its grasp. I felt honoured to have this book by a fellow POET from my country SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES in my collection of poetry publications. A published poet, I realized that God expects me to be supportive in the capacity of writing an honest review in an effort to spread His grace for the betterment of humanity in the literary sphere of things. There are a total number of TEN (10) poems in this book. They are written in a linguistically simplified manner that the ordinary person can comprehend. This is quite noticeable by his use of a more concrete approach with little or no degree of abstraction, clearly indicative of the fact that the author is well aware of his target audience which seems to include persons from all reading levels. The mood conveyed in each poem is different. No two poems sound the same. This demonstrates a unique skill set in poetry writing that leaves no room for redundancy or repetition. His phrasing, rhythm, nuance, and his use of figurative devices are unique to each poem. The author has a voice that utters with a strong sense of passion and conviction. It is amazing how he was able to fuse storytelling and poetry, skillfully transforming himself into the person that experienced those situations his work chronicles. His writing seems to swing into a spiritually philosophical direction. REVIEW OF EACH POEMS
SPARK 1 - Dark Room Development (An Introduction to CORININAR) from "Who? ME? Honesty?" This poem is my favourite. Its short lines are enticing to the eyes, coupled with rhythmic beats that stimulate the reader's insatiable appetite. The author engages the reader in a sustained session of "WORD PLAY" arousing the mind phonetically and semantically. The use of the same letter in the initial position of the dominant words in each CATCH PHRASE is quite appealing, having the potential for being SONGS, BOOKS, PLAYS, ETC. The message in this poem makes you realize that in order for us as humans to fulfill God's divine purpose for which He created us we must experience some pain along our way as part of our preparation process. Its seems quite vivid that the author has personally experienced those prerequisites for success in order for him to arrive at such PROFOUND realizations/statements. This type of writing is only brought about after in dept introspection of oneself. SPARK 2 - Skunk - Reputation This poem received the WOW FACTOR in my opinion. Although the lines are extremely long the first line drew me all the way in until every neuron engaged.This poem forces the reader to do a quick check and balance to see whether or not he or she is aware of the purpose for which he or she was created. The reader is reminded that he or she is an imperfect human being who should not be too hard on him or herself, and that with God's help it is never too late to get back on track to fulfilling that purpose. So many person have lost their focus from distractions in life and need this timely reminder. SPARK 3 - One Day With No Agenda The author reminds us of the plethora of things a person can create while being hospitalized. Rather than moping and complaining about his discomfort he suffered from being in this depressive environment he chose to kick his creativity in full gears. Who would have thought that he would have found the desire to compose songs and poems during his difficult ordeal? This only goes to show that creativity is not confined to a given physical space. SPARK 4 - The Cost of Your Stubbornness Poor parenting is showcased in this poem. The author shows that parents are the mirror that sometimes reflects the outcome of children. Most of them fail to model Christ to their them. SPARK 5 - Poor Christian: A Serious Joke The author highlights several situations and questions whether or not they play a pivotal role in the mindset which most Christians seem to have that "being poor is safe." However he makes the reader draw the conclusion that God does not want his children to be poor. SPARK 6 - Times-Ah-Ticking The first line sets the tone for the rest of the poem. "Seconds into minutes hours into days." Right away the reader is brought up close and personal to stare the quick passage of time in its face. This can be scary at some levels as I immediately thought of the times I have personally wasted on things that aren't relevant that may lead me to feeling a sense of regret when my goals are not accomplished. SPARK 7 - Your Stage This poem forces us to be mindful of the fact that one's chronological age doesn't always give a true reflection of one's stage of maturity and readiness for certain situations in one's life. People seem to bloom at difference stages of their life. The reader is reminded to embrace his or her individuality, and live life to its fullest. SPARK 8 - From Among Thorns A Rose This poem is the most metaphorically charged of them all. Although pregnant with some abstraction, the imagery it makes is crystal clear for the reader to see SEXUAL MOLESTATION of an EIGHT-YEAR old clearly. Tears gushed down the lining of my heart when I realized that this person is still carrying around a sore from this scar. This will resonate with many readers as they may know a person who might have gone through similar situations. SPARK 9 - She Knows She Is The One The author serenades the ladies with a love poem chronicling the qualities and traits that qualify a certain young lady to be his potential bride. I was mesmerized while reading this and hopes he recites it to her on his wedding day. SPARK 10 - My Rose The author reechoes his sentiments in SPARKS 9 relative to finding "THE ONE" as he likens her to a "ROSE" in this instance. While he is waiting patiently for her he makes it clear that he is occupied with the work of God his Creator.
Written by Clairon Haynes 2006 in the EDITORIAL AND COMMENTARY COLUMN OF ==> MONTREAL CAMERA ==> A newspaper in MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA. Unity is a term that is frequently used each time I listen to speeches made by Caribbean politicians. Sometimes I question whether or not they truly understand the full dept of its denotative and connotative meaning. As leaders of our nations, it is incumbent on them to practice what they preach. Should the citizens take their offices and model unity for them? How could we as a people obey their plea for togetherness toward nation-building when they themselves fail to show solidarity? We are an archipelago of islands that, for centuries, has earned its name as the "TOURIST GEM." Is this all we want to be know for, or do we want to stretch beyond our limited size and space to construct an entity that can withstand the boisterous economic waves that swing in our direction? Most islands are "INDEPENDENT" states. Hats off to them for being courageously able of running their own affairs. It is highly commendable that they are able to maximize their limited resources well enough to the extent of commanding economic stability. Let us pause for a moment to think of the benefits of forming the UNITED CARIBBEAN STATES. Our voice will be better heard at major global governmental bodies such as the WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION. Our single dollar will stand extremely tall against the giants similarly to those of Asia, Europe, and neighbouring United State of America. Not too long ago I heard whispers of the idea of a United North America, linking developed countries such as Mexico, Canada, and the USA. The reason for this speculated notion of unification does not seem a necessity since they all possess relatively booming economies. This is indicative of the fact that they are not blind to the fact a sense of cohesion will assume a better chance at competing effectively in this dog-eat-dog economic arena. What about us? Aren't we third world countries with "STRUGGLING ECONOMIES?" Are we merely talking the talk instead of walking the walk? BLACK STALIN REMINDS OF UNITY THE WAY TO GO
Are we so consumed by the ease of life such as the golden sunshine, white sand beaches, peace, tranquility, friendly people, and tasty food that we fail to realize we are being left at the starting line in the race for unity? CARICOM? Is it just an organization SITTING IN BLACK AND WHITE? Is it where our quest for REGIONAL UNITY begins and ends? LIKE #CARICOM OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE ==> https://www.facebook.com/caricom.org CARICOM WEBSITE ==> http://today.caricom.org/
What is our problem why aren't we yet in the race? Could it be that the primary deterrent to unity is FEAR? If the answer is yes then it locked us into its box and threw away its key. Is each country fearful of losing SOVEREIGNTY? Is this the issue or is there more to it? All desire to lead and none wants to follow? Should this be the case then this mentality dims our focus and prevents us from being able to see where we are going as a region. Listen to theCARICOM Official ANTHEM==> https://soundcloud.com/caricomorg/michele-henderson-celebrating-caricom The only hope for a more prosperous Caribbean is through UNITY. Yes you may say we have the UNITED WEST INDIES CRICKET TEAM already, perhaps the only GENUINE UNIFYING FORCE. Those moments will forever be cherished when the islands are represented at TEST or ONE-DAY SERIES. For once, not about Barbadian, Vincentian, Trinbagonians, or Jamaicans, but WEST INDIANS. Sad to note that after this short lived fairy tale experience we are back to the woods where we are again ranked according to our size and power, arguing who is better than whom.
It is time for us to awake for our sleep and slumber, shake off the dust of miniature thinking, and with BOLD AUTHORITY step into UNITY. "IPA CALYPSO out of SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES sang years ago of the dire need for Caribbean unity. ==>
