The inner-sense of being Garifuna that cannot be taught
The core of Garifuna belief that you cannot read about
The soul of our people is ancient.
We continue to baffle those who try to explore and explain us
A chameleon people who can adapt to any situation and environment
A people who can camouflage among any race
You will try to learn our tongue
But we will learn yours first
And make it our own.
We defy explanation!
We are a ghost of people who were left for dead on the Island of Roatan
From those few, we have grown to be many.
Our reach is vast from sea to land
The mystique of our being will continue to intrigue you
We are the past, the present and the future.
We are the unity of three that makes us one
The body of the African, the soul of the Carib and the spirit of the Arawak
This is the essence of a Garifuna Being.
A Poem by Cheryl Noralez
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