How a Poem I Wrote Years Ago Took on a Life of its Own

Years ago, I wrote a poem called "Weekend in Silent Hill, Manchester". It was included in my first collection (self-published), From Cane Field to the Sea. I later included it in my chapbook, Questions in Jamaican Patois. It was also featured on this blog as a sample poem.

Then, a little over a month ago, I received an email from a company in India, Urban Ganges, (not sponsored), asking permission to use my poem on their reed diffusers. I was really honored that they found this particular poem and wanted to include it on their product.

Sometimes, you never know where your writing ends of, but as a poet this was deeply satisfying for me.