Blue Joy

Blue Joy

by Jo Koumouitzes

In Tobago’s lush embrace,

the blue-backed manakins sat,

chirping jewels on a branch,

wrapped in nature's chat.

The rustle of palms grew still,

the trade winds hushed their tune;

sunlight spilled like honey,

soft gold in afternoon.

Joy tiptoed through the forest,

barefoot, light as air;

in this Caribbean haven,

peace settled everywhere.

No need for songs of plenty,

no need for bright display—

just presence in Tobago,

where wonder meets the day.