Conversations in Pan

By Arlette Wiggins

Conversations in Pan was fun to write. The idea came to me after I lost a job that I loved, and, which gave me financial stability. My life went into a free fall. So to save my sanity and to try to find my direction again, I turned to one of my special and sacred gifts, writing poetry.
This book grounded me. The process of writing about an instrument that I love gave me purpose, determination, discipline. It took me out of the depths of despair and forced me to reaffirm my faith in God. I learned so much while writing these poems. God also placed some special people in my life. Had I not lost that job, our paths would have never crossed. A whole new world had opened up to me in writing and completing this book. I am so much richer for it. Rich in spirit, in sound friendship, mentally able and stable to accomplish and conquer all! The friends I have gained when this opportunity presented itself will be in my life forever. They have made me a much better individual. Thank you! May the Almighty bless you with grace, mercy, and favor!
The purpose of this book is to enlighten, entertain, and educate using my poetic voice and platform. To introduce to some and expand to others, showing how poetry can be incorporated into a culture that is rich, vibrant, and unique; the world of the Steelpan.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Jun 14, 2019
• ISBN: 9781532075452

Arlette Wiggins

The poet Arlette Wiggins is an avid writer who currently resides in South Florida. She was born and raised in the twin Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago. This is her second poetry book. Arlette is always on the alert for words, pictures, scenes, discussions, events, which can assist her in creating positive poetic work. Arlette uses her writing not only to inspire others, but to encourage her audience to sharpen their ability to analyze, and think on a deeper level, thus making the world a better place for all. When she is not writing, and taking photographs, she is spending time with her family, taking road trips, and listening to music.

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ISBN: 978-1-5320-7544-5 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5320-7545-2 (e)

iUniverse rev. date:     05/16/2019

Contents

Acknowledgements

A Man and His Pan

Arlette Wiggins 1/17/16

A Pantastic Christmas

Arlette Wiggins 5/26/15

Can’t Stop My Pan

Arlette Wiggins 12/5/15

Homeless Pan

Arlette Wiggins 5/30/16

J’Ouvert Pan

Arlette Wiggins 8/20/15

Me and My Double Tenor Pan

Arlette Wiggins 5/27/15

Mind Your Pan People (PP)

Arlette Wiggins 11/15/16

The New Generation of Pan

Arlette Wiggins 5/18/16

On the wings of my pan

Arlette Wiggins 1/16/16

Pan Babies

Arlette Wiggins 5/18/16

Pan Burial

Arlette Wiggins 6/1/2015

Pan Cry

Arlette Wiggins 6/7/15

Pan Czar

Arlette Wiggins 6/25/15

Pan Does

Arlette Wiggins 9/18/15

Pan Finals Two

Arlette Wiggins 6/14/15

Pan Hands

Arlette Wiggins 8/23/15

Pan is King

Arlette Wiggins 1/29/16

Pan Lovers International

Arlette Wiggins 06/25/2015

Pan Monophony

Arlette Wiggins 5/29/15

Pan on My Mind

Arlette Wiggins 53016

Pan on My Porch

A Tribute to Starlift

Arlette Wiggins 6/6/2015

Pan Passion

Arlette Wiggins 6/10/15

Pan Privilege

Arlette Wiggins 6/14/15

Pan to TNT

Arlette Wiggins 5/11/16

Pan Wars

Arlette Wiggins 5/27/15

Pan Yard Hoppin

Arlette Wiggins 6/2/15

Panorama Finals

Arlette Wiggins 6/14/15

Pan’s Lost Identity

Arlette Wiggins 1/17/19

Panyard Conversation

Arlette Wiggins – 5/24/2015

Panyard Retreat

Arlette Wiggins 7/26/15

Ping Pong Pong

Arlette Wiggins 12/18/15

Princes of Pan

Arlette Wiggins 6/1/15

Raggamuffin Pan

Arlette Wiggins 5/26/16

Silver Seduction

Arlette Wiggins 1/27/18

Soft Sweet Pan

Arlette Wiggins 712/16

Song of The Panman

Arlette Wiggins 1/16/16

Steelband Jumbie

Arlette Wiggins 7/5/15

Steelpan Sweet

Arlette Wiggins 11/1/15

Steelpan – The Process

Arlette Wiggins 6/14/15

The Face of Pan

Arlette Wiggins 11/1/15

The Singing Pan

Arlette Wiggins