It’s that time of the year again – Carnival in Trinbago. J’Ouvert is my thing. And in memory of that great thing – here is the poem: “J’Ouvert Morning” written in 1974, and which is included in my forthcoming book of poetry- “Shards of Glass,” along with a reworked version.
J’Ouvert Morning (1st Draft)
By N Oji Mzilikazi