Manjé Eat Melba calls Manman Lucy Tomorrow’s a big day The grown-ups make plans for morning Carnival Melba tries to listen but her mind wanders
Soca music thumps and steel pan clanks People dance in feathery costumes Judges crown winners Melba breathes in smells fried bakes and chicken smothered in green seasoning Mmmmm Melba Did you hear Manman Lucy’s voice draws Melba back to the porch Melba nods Hurry to bed or you won’t wake up in time
Bonswè Melba slides under the net but her eyes won’t close Her excitement churns like the sea until the moon is high in the sky
