Our Carnival Poem by sookdeo manansingh manansingh

Our carnival be the greatest show on earth
it portrays the culture of our twin island both
the masqueraders on the streets
keeps in rhythm with the band
together we aspire together we achieve
this is our motto we are proud of this land

our carnival kings and queens
competes with their costumes on stage
to display every masterpiece of art
like birds in a cage
the feathers and crowns represents
our freedom and ability to rule
the children of this nation
are groom to play pan in school

our carnival of mud devils
roam into the streets at night
to bring out the best warriors
who can stick fight
our party is to jump up and soca
and mash up the place
to the tune of calypso
the politics we try to replace

our carnival of red white and black
makes the savannah come alive
when the thousands of travellers
are welcome from away as they arrive
this is our fantasy
this is our show
we are a nation with a common vision
our message is for the world to know.