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The Spirit of the Islands
of the Baha Mar
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Every face a sunny smile,
Every wave a happy hello,
Even the islands, so full of grace,
   like arms open, waiting,
      a welcome embrace.

The Spirit of the islands
     of the Baha Mar.

Goatskin drums pound the life
     in many a neighborhood,
Lined dancers stomp rhythmic
     down many a city street,
And costumed-revellers march
     to the islands' heart beat.

The Spirit of the islands
     of the Baha Mar.

Sandy sidewalk jam sessions
  tell a story: "It's Love, love
    alone..."
Classy club guitar virtuosos
  strum all souls: "Love take me
     there. Anywhere..."
And seaside choirs every Sunday
  sing the truth: "And they will know
     us by our love, the only way..."

The Spirit of the islands
     of the Baha Mar.*
 

John 13:35

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*Baha Mar is translated: "islands of the shallow sea"
...Bahama(s)

*Inspiration from traditional Bahamian dance/music
Rake-n-Scrape, Goombay and Junkanoo

*Personal taste of the Bahamian zest for life and their
constant invitation to join with them in their merriment

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by J Alan R
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