St James - Diane Scantlebury

So many feet across
These creaking boards have walked,
Where so many
Prestigious speakers have talked,
Many necks have craned
From the back row to see,
Within these walls that have echoed
To Sarnia Cherie,
The atmosphere’s still laden
With symphonic blast,
The trumpets, the voices,
The ghosts of proms past,
Each creative element contributing
To the isle’s rich heritage,
Encaptured now for posterity
On this St James’ stage.

Diane Scantlebury