Caribana Day

Caribana Day

Outside the band camps preparethe costumes are donned
the supplies are double checked
The steel drums are positioned
the DJ is setup the speakers are tested

The crowd starts to build
waiting for the first float
the sun salutes the crowd
in rays of appreciation

The barriers tremble with the weight
of the eager eyes

from a distance themusic is heard
the fast pace, the high hitsthe sweet lyrics
telling the story of a culture

Outside it's Caribana Time

Inside, I watch my baby daughter
sleep soundlyclutching her blanket

for us, it's Saturday