The Author Behind the Words
Jermaine Rolle’s passion for poetry began at a young age and grew into a lifelong commitment to the craft. In 2015, he published his first collection, Cries of a Poetic Soul, choosing to self-publish and invest fully in his vision.
After winning a local poetry competition as a youth, Jermaine recognized both the power of opportunity and the lack of authentic platforms for writers. Determined to change that, he founded the Centerville Urban Renewal Poetry Competition in 2012, creating a space where young voices could be heard and celebrated.
Today, that vision continues through the Bahamas Poetry Competition — a national platform designed to nurture talent across generations.
For Jermaine Rolle, poetry is more than expression. It is legacy, leadership, and love shaped into words.
Featured Books
When Cats Fly
December 21, 2024
Baby - 7 years
22 pages
When Cats Fly explores the journey of two friends that are caterpillars. Along their journey together, the friends venture into themes such as counting, shapes, colors, science, friendship and problem solving.
"When Cats Fly is an awesome story book. As a teacher, I could appreciate the reading, science and math skills that are explored . Additionally, the book is student friendly. It also teaches about friendship.
Its an awesome read especially for children ages 4 to 8."
Cries Of A Poetic Soul: A Collection of Romantic Poetry
July 15, 2021
78 pages
Cries of a Poetic Soul is an inspired emotional journey through poetry. Love, infatuation, heartbreak, pain, desire, rejection, separation, break ups, secret passion, adoration and more are explored in this book. At times readers may find themselves immersed in a poem because they can relate to the subject; this is because the book is written from life experiences. This book is an artistic view of the beauty and tragedy faced in relationships.
"I really enjoyed reading Cries of a Poetic Soul. The poems are heartfelt and relatable, capturing both the joy and the pain that come with love and relationships. You can feel the honesty in the writing, which makes the emotions resonate even more. It’s a thoughtful and engaging collection that stays with you after you turn the last page."
From The Depths Of...: A Rendezvous with Poetry
June 20, 2021
55 pages
This book takes a multi-faceted look at societal issues as well as relationships. The subject matters are dealt with in a simplistic form utilizing beautiful language, while simultaneously provoking thought. Readers can expect an imaginative journey through poetry. From the Depths of… also introduces the 12 year old rising poetic star, Ajanae Rolle.
"I really appreciated how From the Depths Of goes beyond just relationships and touches on real societal issues as well. The poems are simple to read but still make you think deeply about the topics being explored. I liked how the language feels beautiful without being complicated.
The addition of Ajanae Rolle’s work was also a great surprise — it’s inspiring to see young talent included in such a meaningful collection. Overall, this book felt thoughtful, creative, and impactful."
