The Web page of Joe

This is a collection of Joe P Gimenez writings

Some background

Joe Gimenez as he is known and Pat as he is known to others.

Is a true Islander from the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

These writings will show you his true to life side .


J.P.G. Poems

Calypso©

By Joseph P. Gimenez

 2010 for the Red Hook Series

Dey say the nite tyme is de best tyme meson

Dey say you can have your cake and always drink sum rum

Dey say that beauty lies within every beast my dear

And when you are out with me have no reason to fear.

 

Dey say that carnival is the place to be

You can kick it up with your friends its one big patay

Dey say you never have to run alone

For you are partaying on this island we all call home.

 

Calypso is the music that brings out the island beat

Calypso is the rythym of dancing in the street

Calypso is what we wait for all year long for

So grab your woman and make the streets your dance floor.

 

Dey say the lovers come and go each night here

Dey say that you can find what you need to end despair

Dey say that when ever you find you need a friend

Join de celebration for the calypso never ends.

 

Dey say that our island is a little too small

Dey say that in Aruba you can have it all

Dey say this and that about the place me call home

But I tell you me friend from this island I will not roam. For

 

Calypso is the music that brings out the island beat

Calypso is the rythym of dancing in the street

Calypso is what we wait all year for

So grab you woman and make the streets your dance floor.