Universal Verses
Echoes of the West Indies:
Evan Holmes, Poet
Evan Holmes
I am a Jamaican-British poet whose work reflects a deep understanding of cultural nuances and the human experience. My commitment to progress coaching, reciting, and teaching poetry embodies a passion for nurturing literary talent and fostering creativity.
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Services
My services around progress coaching, reciting, writing and teaching poetry embodies a passion for nurturing literary talent and fostering creativity.
Current Collection
Part of a Story that Started Before Me:
Poems About Black British History
Co-Published in Part of a Story
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Who am I? I am From - a poem
I am from
I am from an island found in the Caribbean Sea
876, with the wind rush with Blue Mountain coffees
sugarcanes, exotic plants, and species
living exclusively in the cockpit country
long before Christopher Columbus discovered us
where the fusion of orange and yellow golden crispy sunshine covers the landscape
complemented by a tranquil climate
there is a natural mysticism blowing through the air
as the wind creeps on your skin
the cool, mysterious tropical breeze regulates
Birthing track and field Sprint kings and Queens
a place where three little birds song on my doorstep
Babylon releases chains
but they are still using their brains
emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds
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Many rivers to cross, no woman, no cry
the harder they come, the harder they fall
dancing to ska, vibing and drinking Jay Ray and nephew's white rum
I am the supercelestial spirit of my ancestors
Marcus Messiah Garvey Jr and Nanny of the Maroons
anti-struggle warriors who
were controlled by colonialism
making the most out of exploiting whilst greedy dogmatic enslavers
Had compensation regarding
the abandonment of slavery
the maroons had to fight for their existence daily
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I am from
Out of many people; we are one
Yes, man, tiny, but we, Talawa, one, love Rasta
Irie reggae music, spices and herbs marinade the culture
beauty richly created by the hands of the beholder
Wrapped and presented like a gift in pure paradise
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I am from
Nature, nature, nature, nature
The land of wood and water
In the voice of Thomas Thistlewood
“The best poor man’s country”
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For more details about me and my story, check the About Me page.
Experience
2002-Present
Performance Poet
A variety of performances at community events and institutions like St. Paul's Carnival, 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM), University of Bristol, the King's Head, Golden Lion, Space238, SIRA (Stand Against Racism and Inequality organisation).
2021-2024
BA English Literature and Community Based Engagement
University of Bristol
Degree gaining a deep understanding of the epistemology of words, classical British literature and an emphasis on Community Engagement
2024
Restore Trust
The Restore Trust is a nonprofit Social Enterprise which provides advice skills and qualifications to support individuals into work, including ex-offenders.
About Evan Holmes
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