Brand Names
I rise in cities, silent and bright,
A place of indulgence, fleeting delight.
Golden arches mark where millions convene,
A kingdom of taste, yet rarely seen.
What am I?
McDonald’s
I’m full of holes but hold water just fine,
Use me in the kitchen after it’s time to dine.
What am I?
Sponge
Don’t worry, don’t worry,” Grandma would calmly insist,
Her words like a hug, impossible to resist.
What words did she say?
Tanto Tanto
I sound like something that happens day after day,
A regular routine that never goes away.
Smart in the mind and kind in their way,
Who in the family fits this clue?
Junior Daley (Sounds like Daily)
In the forest I chatter, but not like a bird,
I swing and I leap without saying a word.
I steal and I play, cause mischief with glee. Sa mwen ye? I’m wild, yet free.
Monkey=Makak
I loom in blue, vast as a hall,
Endless aisles that stretch and sprawl.
Some curse my deals, some bow and kneel,
A titan of commerce, the Blue Devil’s seal.
What am I?
Walmart
I have wheels and I run on the street,
I take you places and move your feet.
I need fuel to go near and far,
What am I?
Car
Grandma has a nickname that sounds like “come here,”
She is kind and caring, full of cheer.
Loved by all, gentle and true,
What is that nickname?
Ven
My name sounds like a wild cat, strong and clever,
Solid and clever—I pull things together.
A man who shines, no matter the weather,
Who in the family fits this clue?
Uncle Vesta (Sylvester)
Small and sneaky, I scurry in fright,
Hide in the corners, stay out of sight.
Creeping around when the lights go low,
Sa mwen ye?
Roach=Ravet
Walls of tech, where gadgets gleam,
Screens and sound in every dream.
Shoppers roam, seeking what’s new,
Deals and devices await your view.
What am I?
Best Buy
I hold many pages, though I’m not a box,
I travel with you from home to the docks.
Stories, knowledge, or pictures inside,
What am I?
Book
Mammy loved all her children, from oldest to youngest too,
But which one bears the name of an opera singer known worldwide and true?
Cecilia (Cecilia Bartoli, Italian Opera Singer)
I echo a name you’ve already known,
A close-matched sound, but uniquely my own.
Family ties make the resemblance clear,
Who am I?
Auntie Lesia (her name sounds like Lisa, my mom)
I’m tiny and quiet, I creep through the night,
Nibbling on crumbs, always out of sight.
With twitching nose and whiskers so small,
Guess who I am, who barely makes a call?
Mouse=Souris
I’m a circle of red you’re sure to see,
A place of plenty for you and me.
Aisles of goods both near and far,
My name hints at what I am from afar.
What am I?
Target
I have prongs but I’m not a crown,
I poke and I lift what’s on your town.
I sit at the table, both morning and dark,
What am I?
Fork
Mammy loved all her children, they’re amazing—every one,
But this particular child stands out beneath the sun.
From a land of mountains rising steep,
Kind at heart and mild, not harsh but meek.
A name born back in Ancient Greek—
Who is it?
Dionysia
Two names entwined to quietly exist,
A blended creation most might have missed.
Soft-spoken, sharp, their thoughts run deep,
Who in the family fits this clue?
Shalis (mixture of Shaka and Lisa)
I grunt and I roam, searching all around,
Sniffing and rooting, I’m rarely still on the ground.
Clever and curious, I know what to dig,
Sa mwen ye?
Pig=Kocho
A green-eyed siren calls from every street,
Where warmth and ritual and strangers meet.
Steam rises, chatter hums, and mugs are passed,
A fleeting comfort, brewed to last.
What am I?
Starbucks
I have hands but never hold,
I move in circles, never bold.
I tell you secrets of night and day,
Silent or loud, I show the way.
What am I?
Clock
Mammy lived in St. Croix, beneath Caribbean skies,
But her roots are St. Lucian, where green mountains rise.
I wander through her homeland, steady and true,
Past valleys and stories the old ones once knew.
By name I carry the capital’s sound,
Through forests and fields, I twist and wind around.
What am I?
Roseau river
Born of a leader’s name, a familiar old tale,
My nickname suggests something stacked without fail.
Think sesame buns, extra laughs, extra flavor,
I bring the fun—bright, bold, a true crowd-favor.
Vibrant in spirit, humor on full power,
Who in the family fits this clue?
Whoppa (sounds like Burger King burger, The Whopper)
I bask in the sun but vanish from sight,
Scaly and silent, I move with delight.
Tail long behind me, I cling where I please,
Quick as the breeze?
Sa mwen ye?
Lizard=Zandoli, Lagwiyann