Irie's attempt to get her groove back...TRIP REPORT

[irie luv]

OK, after reading this entire post just now for the 1st time, I have so much to say but I will keep it brief.
I totally understand what is like to live w/ a negative person as a spouse,negative actions, negative words,trying to make you fell bad about your choices etc. I lived it for 3 looooooooooong years. It sounds like a short time, but in reality it's a life time when enduring verbal and emotional abuse. I went to Jamaica 2 times in our marriage without him,and it hit me. I am with the wrong man. I realized I can not waste another year of my precious life living this way. The last time I went to JA. I called him when we were waiting on our connecting flight in Charlotte coming home and it was so negative, yelling and screaming in the phone and it AMOST wiped all my irie feelings away. But in a nutshell, my divorce was officially final yesterday 3/7/12!!!!!!!!! The best day ever. FREEEEDOM from meanie, FREEEEDOM from negativity in the house, FREEEEEDOM to enjoy the beauty of life the way I feel it needs to be lived for me and my beautiful son. All I know is life is what you make it. I have a feeling this trip will be a HUGE eye opener for you. I hope you get everything you need out this trip, as a matter of fact I know you will. Jamaica never fails. I am excited about your future. Much love By the way, the kids are adorable. Sometime kids can give you all the strength you need, nothing like a mothers love.

[Sturat]

Be safe and be well, I have found in my travels that Negril has been a place to "recharge your batteries" to soul search and introspect. Spend time in the hills on the beach in the cliffs and the caves. It is a truly beautiful island with beautiful people, I have always felt renewed when I Leave and yet saddened that I leave to return to the "grind". It is not my place to say anything, but as I have learned thru a recent divorce, love is not control,it is not guilt, marriage is a team, and it is a tremendous amount of work. Your sons will become better people by experiencing the world as travelers and humans. Be a strong mother for your children, enjoy the sand sun and all the island has to offer

[Iriesistah]

The free bird leaps
on the back of the win
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wings
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.

But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.

The caged bird sings
with fearful trill
of the things unknown
but longed for still
and is tune is heard
on the distant hillfor the caged bird
sings of freedom

The free bird thinks of another breeze
an the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn
and he names the sky his own.

But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing

The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.

[yetta]

Amen sista!!!

[marley9808]

Sing on!!!!!!!

[sandy-girl]

Nice Iriesistah! I sent you a PM.

[SweetSue]

Yes, I am sure you KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS.... but for now you are free.

Allow the setting sun to sear your soul and cauterize your wounds, let the cool evening breeze sweep through your mind and take confusion away, may your heart learn to once again find its own rhythm and your spirit to regain its voice and strength.

[Guirigay]

What a great mid-trip post! Maybe just about perfect. I love Maya. Spread your wings, Sistah, fly a little

[irie luv]

My heart fluttered when I read it. Enjoy your time.

[Rum-polephoreskin]

Hola Iriesistah,
My daughter used to follow the G-Dead too.
She's your age, which compounds my sadness.
I can not tolerate mindless cruelty.
I just finished your report to date and I've had to wipe away the tears.

Sweet girl, people aren't meant to live like that.
Cruelty must not be tolerated.

Sorry the Dad in me just got a little riled up.

Your photos are beyond stunning.
I can't wait to hear the rest of the report.
I sincerely hope you have a wonderful, cleansing time.

Peace be with you.
Rum