I may not have a world of things, I may not have the biggest wings, What I do have is a heart of love, Because I trust the One above

— Charmaine J Forde

I miss being in Barbados in December, That is a time I always remember, The smell of varnish on the wooden floors, And the smell of paint on the wooden doors The crowds in de Supermarket, Buying up the rum, And the music blasting RUP a pum

— Charmaine J Forde

I miss that jellied coconut and that invigorating coconut water, Oh, how I miss my sweet Barbados,"Yes, this is your lost daughter

— Charmaine J Forde

It must be October, the trees are falling away and showing their true colors.

— Charmaine J Forde

It took me thirty years to find myself, I had little wealth, But I had my health

— Charmaine J Forde

I watch the trees all dressed up in the Spring, While posing as they stand in line, Placing their best foot forward, showing off their leaves and fighting for attention, One tree at a time

— Charmaine J Forde

Just because it is not done your way, doesn't mean it is not right.

— Charmaine J Forde

Never allow anyone to take you out of character, some people know which buttons to press. (Zip it instead)

— Charmaine J Forde

No one leaves this hidden treasure, Feeling the same way they came, They always refer their friends to this Gem, This island with a beautiful name, My beautiful “BIM”—Barbados

— Charmaine J Forde

Praise children when they do good, And if they should stumble or fall, Show them how to be humble, Show them how to stand tall

— Charmaine J Forde