Strong bones and sharp minds  But are the youths strong enough? Do they even have the time? Consumed with reality TV while real life passes them by Are you telling me these are the ones on who we rely? Praises are given to those who have the most gimmicks  How many do you admire with genuine and powerful lyrics? Who am I talking to?  I'm talking to the youth Some know strength but only the strength of their sexual prowess The value of the mind is low on the scale of attractiveness Flashy cars,perfect physique and neatly laid hair parade at the top of the attractiveness scale What are you using your youth for? To simply keep up with the current downfall or be the generation to stand tall? Consumed with the excitement of the times and the obsession with money Pride and morals are put aside at the pursuit of fame and monetary gain What race are you in ? To simply have fame attached to your name or be proud of your name Strong bones become frail when they have no structure Yo...

Love Affair 2014 By Saccheen Laing Have you chosen which path to go in life? Don't worry it isn't a difficult question or is it? The love affair strengthened in 2014  As Digicel and lime continued to fight for our hearts Thousands switching and call rates fluctuating Many remained loyal while others fell victim to the attractiveness of free calls No matter where you turned you felt the heat and passion of the lime and Digicel brawl Five to ten messages each day, is it love or obsession  Our hearts lay in a limbo as we choose our path  Annoyance on one and heartbreak on the other This love affair is clearly like no other. PNP and JLP continued to state their claims Both promising and pleading for a dedicated relationship The gold diggers who found love with the PNP for promises of wealth and elevated statuses  Quickly abandoned ship when the waves got rocky and the dollar slipped  Many where heard complaining about the commitment to the IMF Some stood firm accept...

All the same By:Saccheen Laing Wavy long hair flows to her waist She walks with such familiarity as her freshly painted black and white nails frame her hips Have I seen her before?  You quickly approach her as she turns and flashes eyebrows obviously on fleek "Have I seen you before?" She smiles and says I don't think so Thinking long and hard you remember you see her everywhere you go She isn't one of a kind she sways with the crowd Face so neatly painted they demand your attention After awhile you seek more as sweat pours and the polish as run its course Is there more to her than what makes her blend in with the crowd? You don't have to wonder if you have seen her before As she slips in with those around her you become confused Is it this one is it another? How can you tell when they have become one

Life breaks us By:Saccheen Laing Is it all as simple as it seems? Is it so easy to put on a smile and pretend your happiness is real? Are you hiding behind the long lashes that shade your eyes? Is your vision still visible when your eyes are clouded by tears? Are you encouraged or discouraged by the fact that as your tears flow Life flows around you Life picks up the good and the bad and carries it along to the ocean of dreams  Dreams that have come to life or dreams that have come to be buried Do you still taste the happiness on your lips after the pleasure is released? Do you still feel the high long after the bottle breaks and the butt is out? Does life give you thrills that make you reminisce for years to come? The moments of excitement are quickly wiped away with one slip of your tongue Years of effort on a ship that left you letting in waters of regret and anger Anger at the master builder? Anger at the captain? Anger at the passenger? Who can you blame for your ship not with...

  I'm sure I don't stand alone on the topic of girls being dressed in skimpy outfits and their undeveloped features heavily adorned with makeup. Why would a parent feel as if this type of behaviour is acceptable? Yes, you make the decisions in regards to your children but however we are the ones who have to deal with your ill mannered children at the end of the day. Doesn't something stick you when you and your 9 year old daughter are using the same hair products and putting on the same brand makeup? Often times it's these children who grow up to tell stories of being robbed of their childhood or grow up to be self absorbed.  Parents,the activities that you allow your children to engage in today will help to shape their future. Why is there a rush to push your child to grow up and then when they do wish you could turn back the clock and get your child back.

   Firstly, let me point out that I am in no way making a mockery of the blind, deaf and dumb community of Jamaica. What I am strongly addressing at the moment is the state of  present day Jamaica and how I currently feel about those who I have to depend on to make the best decisions for us the people. Our leaders do listen to the people but only when election time is approaching, when election comes and goes they become blinded to the tears of the people.   Have you ever stop to look at the posture of the leaders of other countries when they sit to discuss the affairs if their nation? They are upright, they are bold and confident. Take a look at the leaders of our country when they are making decisions,they argue about whose parts compared to whose parts, they sleep, they chew bubble gum they are as far as possible from the idea of professionalism. I will forever remember when the Prime minister  stated that she doesn't watch the news because she ...

   The new school year is here and students are walking the streets in their new uniforms and new shoes. So much promise in their eyes, but for how long? Recently, I was taking a look at all the ministers and leaders of Jamaica. There are thousands of students who graduate each year with degrees related to politics who leave ready and willing to become a part of the politics arena. However, there is a huge problem which is the fact that our current leaders are getting old and unable to do many of things they used to. Why aren't these leaders stepping aside to give the young people of our nation an opportunity to share their opinions and give back to their nation? Power is a hell of a thing and people will take it to the grave with them just to ensure that they leave in a high position. When they retire our leaders are expected to live in comfort as they receive a good amount of funds to take care of their needs. After a period of years I believe that they should be asked to ...

Are you enjoying the life you are living? When you wake in the morning are you happy with the current state you are in? The accomplishments you have are they for you or for those around you? What gives you joy? What makes you smile? Is it the money in your pocket or the hearts you have touched by the things you do? Is life just about getting by? Or is it about making a difference? Think about it and please don't lie  Are you happy with the life you live or are you still asking why? Why are you here? Why have I chosen this path? You can accumulate all the wealth and still have a deep void within Think long and hard and ask yourself am I living for me or for those around me? Are your parents telling you how to live your life and you are no longer a child? Don't get me wrong we all need guidance and a helping hand However, at the end of the day you will have to live with the decisions you have made  Will you be happy with those decisions then?...

 So many things are on my mind as I write this and I just have to share them with you. I am concerned about the future of Jamaica. My blog is entitled The Voice of Jamaica and I will continue to share my opinions about my nation.When I journey into Kingston each day from Spanish Town I often take in my surroundings and evaluate people and buildings. Factories standing firm  but empty,lack of activity, while homeless people turn them into shelter. What if these factories were back up and operation?instead of these homeless people using it as a place to sleep at night they could use it as a source to generate an income and build a home of their own. It's that time of year when graduation pictures start to surface and everybody is so proud of their achievements. However, on the back of these beautifully framed images are a list of debts that these young minds will have to pay before their names are placed in the gleaner and on social media sites. So much time is spent ...

Mother's Day Who was the one to hold you when your little feet couldn't go on? Who was the one to correct you when you were doing wrong? Where would we be without her? The one to show us the right path? How much more diffic ult would life be without the wisdom she shares to you and me? Who can love you like a mother can? Who can place a simple kiss on your aching hand and make it like new brand? Who can? No one can like a mother Our nation is blessed because of the love she bestows God has blessed her to open our eyes when they are closed God has blessed her to provide bread and butter when the gas is nowhere to be found Who never let you go hungry? Who made sure you had shelter from the storm? Who but a mother? Her forgiving spirit is like no other Just think back to Hannah in the bible Such pure dedication and faith That's how strong a mothers heart can go on hoping and hoping for their little one One faithful prayer from a mother has saved thousands of sinful sou...

When shall the change come? Crime and violence ago continue and mash up Jamdung? Street lights come on at night and our window lids we shut tight tight No kids on the street, no time to meet and greet Why can't we no longer walk at nights? Why we don't have no peace? Police men guard the streets  Kids run quickly pass them not sure if they police or just undercover gunman and thief Thousands complete their university education but student loan awaits them in every gleaner publication Jamaica is such a beautiful nation, nice food and nuff happiness and sweet jubilation Wait a moment and turn the  TV off the international station Turn the dial to our local station No more happiness and sweet jubilation Blood flowing in the streets of poverty and ever increasing destruction You have the answers? Tell us how we need a change in politics Five years time and we still have the same corruption  You tell me to smile because better must come I ...

The buzz of my phone or is it the buzz of my heart? Sweat drops ooze from my pores as I lean over into your embrace  Perhaps I should speak but what else is there to be said? Thoughts of the future spin around in my head Should I say this? Should I do that? then you crack a joke The sweat drops slow,the buzz of my heart speeds up  How do you make me feel such comfort when my body is preparing for a heart attack? Emotions building, sex organs preparing, lips waiting the love is overflowing You are my man to love and to hold I give you my mind,heart,body and soul nothing left for myself nothing will I withhold Those who look on need not know how deep our love goes Years roll by and I still have that buzz buzz within when you walk by I don't question your love for me I see it in your smile The world is filled with hate and selfish desires Yet we found an oasis where we produce the love that others only dream of I have all the words in my mind to ...