Marcia Barritt is a Jamaican writer, poet and self-publisher, living in the UK. Specialised in Caribbean ?Patwa,? Poems, Folksongs, Cultural Short- Stories, English Poems and Prose

Bilingual Caribbean Patwa`
Writer, Performer, Poet & Artist.

Experience the rich cultural mix of Caribbean patwa poems, original folksongs & cultural narratives. Alongside a powerful blend of English contemporary poems and verses that illustrates 'Cultural Diversity' at its very best!

..."Fi youn an olle a'laik... Kwaz yuh noh... Weh yuh cum'en fram!"

Literary & lyrical works

Poetry
Songs
Prose
Cultural Narritives
Audio Books

Products

Patwa language Greeting Cards
Illustrations
Tableware and Giftware Accessories

Author Services

Author's visits
Events
Motivational Talks
Performing Arts
Readings
Voiceovers
Patwa language translation and lessons

Extract taken from: Caribbean Country Tales Af Maya An Missa Mangoose.

"Maya! Maya! ... Weh yuh dey!
Fram God mek mawning!
Yuh nuh, dunn de tings yet!
Weh mi tell yuh, laas nite!
Mi, dunn tell yuh! Tuh duh de tings dem fus!
Beh'fo yuh goh ramp!
Mi gaan gi yuh, som licks yuh si!
Ef yuh likkle eaze dem, cyaan eere mi!
Kawz, yuh seem tuh tink!
A' joke, mi a' joke wid yuh!
Wen mi dunn tell yuh, tuh duh sup-hm!
Yuh tink sey! A' ski-lark, mi a' ski-lark wid yuh!
Wait till yuh cum! A' gaan gi yuh sin'ting!
Tuh mek yuh'noh!
Dat wen mi a' taak, mi naa joke!
Yuh mussie tink sey! Mi yah yuh faada!
Look a' mid-dayh now! Ahn pot nuh dunn, wash-up ahn tunn dung fi dri yet!
Reddie fi mi - tuh puh food pon fi-ah!
Aaffa alle! Yah naa babie now, yuh'noh!"

...Ev'rie mawning! Wen, Maya's madda' wake-up ahn cum outta' yaad; dis wuz how shi kyarri arrn!

New books & CDs

Roots Recollection cover Maya en Missa Mangoose cover Essence of the soul cover

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