Di Summer of 2015

By Denise N Fyffe

Di Summer of 2015 is a warm, mischievous, laugh-out-loud celebration of Jamaican life - the heat, the people, the culture, the breeze, the memories, and the sweet island love that shape who we are.

With 75 vibrant poems, Poetess Defy captures the humor, chaos, beauty, and rhythm of everyday Jamaica. From scorching summer days and zinc-fence pickney mischief to island mornings, cultural pride, and yard-love sweetness, this collection is a joyful breeze blowing straight from the Caribbean into your heart.

Told in rich Jamaican patois and lyrical English, these poems honor the island's spirit - its characters, its laughter, its struggles, its identity, and its irresistible charm. Whether you grew up in Jamaica or simply love the island vibe, this book will make you smile, nod, laugh, and remember.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

Caribbean poetry and storytellingJamaican culture and nostalgiaHumor, mischief, and island lifeUplifting, feel-good versePatois-rich writing with heart

Di Summer of 2015 is a sweet, wholesome, mischievous, and full of flavor. Come sit pon di verandah, feel di breeze, and enjoy di vibes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DQG4KV55
• ISBN13: 9798230675259
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Jamaica Pen Publishers
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"