Thank You

2000 +

For those that remained on the island, songs and poetry was an important way to express their resilience and fortitude in the face of hardship.

Thank You (Pops Morris)

‘Looking back on past events of this country
Pirates came to evacuate Emerald city
They want to rob the tranquility, the peace, the beauty
They thought we would run and leave our homes and property
But with much resilience we forced them to surrender
So we could restore joy and pride all over

So let’s recognise
The man and the son
Who stayed to keep this country alive

Tell them thank you / For holding on
Thank you / Oh for braving the storm
When mountains crumbled we stood the test of times
When darkness came we kept hope alive
Those very cold nights that we squeezed side by side
When heavy ash fall we cried Lord have mercy
Send us rain, Lord, this ash is killing me
But in everything though, we must all be thankful
Now turn to your sister let mea hear you say: thank you
Turn to our brother let me hear you say: thank you
It’s time we show our people how much we appreciate them

Some people I know deserve special credit,
They left their homes thinking one day they will return
All they worked for either got buried or burnt
Not an easy thing no to lose all you earned.
And still survive living the rough shelter life
Strong faith and will brought us through the fight
Give a national day, for they are heroes
One day alive please give them them the word’

– Extract from Song 'Thank You' by Pops Morris