Peelin Orange
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Dem use to seh yu peel a orange perfec an yu get new clothes But when mi father try fi teach mi slide de knife up to de safeguard thumb I move de weapon like a saw inna mi han an de dyamn rind break An if yu have de time yu can come see mi in mi ole clothes peelin
Mervyn Morris
Mervyn Morris retired from the University of the West Indies, where he was a professor of creative writing and West Indian literature. His books of poetry include The Pond (1973), Shadowboxing (1979), Examination Centre (1992), and On Holy Week (1976). He is also the author of "Is English We Speaking" and Other Essays (1999).
