Examples of Poetry: Cook-up, the Heart of Kittitian Soul by Elvina Brown

 

Cook-up, the Heart of Kittitian Soul By Elvina Brown

In one pot lies our island’s heart,

Cook-up, where flavors dance, a work of art.

Rice and peas, slow-cooked with care,

A taste of St. Kitts, beyond compare.

Saltfish, chicken, pigtail too,

Blend with thyme and coconut’s brew.

It’s more than food; it’s history’s call,

Bringing kin together, one and all.

On holidays, church days, Independence Day,

Cook-up leads, in its own warm way.

A rich tradition, simmered slow,

Through every bite, our roots still grow.

Come taste the story, the culture deep,

In each spoonful, memories we keep.

For in Cook-up, we find unity,

A dish, a bond, our community.