“Melissa – The Storm, The Spirit”

We’ve seen the images, heard the cries,
All connected — with or without ties.
Devastation, crisis, pain and loss,
The Melissa invoice came at heavy cost.

Yet the Jamaican spirit — Out of Many, One People — stands tall,
With donations and love delivered to doorsteps for all.
Jamaica, Jamaica — we all feel this pain,
From hillsides and highways to every humble lane.

We’ve heard the gratitude of life still spared,
The faith, belief, and love that show we cared.
With unity and hope, we’ll rebuild what was torn —
For every dark night, a brighter day is born.

Melissa broke infrastructure, homes, and hearts,
But Jamaicans are resilient — we restart.
The worldwide support gives reason to believe,
That our strength and spirit will never leave.

So thanks to all — elected, selected, volunteers, celebs, and donors —
We greet hard times with smiles — we are destiny’s owners.
Shareholders, stakeholders, with courage that never tears,
Melissa didn’t break Jamaica — she reminded us the world cares.

Images – google.com