Butterfly poetry collection
Saint Lucian Sonnets: Poetry from the Helen of the West Indies
A varied collection of poems gathered around this subject, with space for different voices, images, and moods.
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Geography
Pitons’ Majesty:
Twin peaks rise in morning's light,
Saint Lucia's heart, a stunning sight.
Nature's grandeur, bold and grand,
A paradise in every strand.
Geography
Sulphur Springs:
Waters warm from earth's embrace,
Saint Lucia's gift, a healing place.
Steam rises in the evening air,
A natural wonder, rare and fair.
Geography
Castries’ Glow:
City lights in twilight's hue,
Castries' charm in every view.
Streets alive with laughter's sound,
A place where joy is always found.
Geography
Saint Lucia's Light
Saint Lucia, where beauty lies,
In your presence, spirits rise.
With every wave, with every shore,
In your essence, we adore.
Land of mountains, land so bright,
In your embrace, pure delight.
With every dawn, with every view,
Saint Lucia, our love is true.
Geography
Island of Grace
Saint Lucia, with heart so pure,
In your lands, we feel secure.
With every smile, with every glance,
In your charm, hearts dance.
Land of warmth, land of light,
In your essence, pure delight.
With every wave, with every tide,
Saint Lucia, you are our guide.
Geography
Saint Lucia's Beauty:
In Saint Lucia's lands, where nature's grand,
A country's beauty, hand in hand.
From the Pitons' rise to the beaches' call,
Saint Lucia, embracing all.
A land of wonders, bold and grand,
Saint Lucia, where stories stand.
Tales rich, heritage blend,
In Saint Lucia, friendships mend.
Amidst the nature's depth and the cultural grace,
Saint Lucia, a welcoming place.
From the vibrant scenes to the sunsets' light,
Saint Lucia, shining bright.
In every corner, in every flight,
Saint Lucia, pure delight.





