Marrysong
by Dennis Scott
‘Marrysong’ by Dennis Scott describes the relationship between a husband and wife whose relationship is constantly shifting.
Dennis Scott was a Jamaican poet and actor. His best-known poem is ‘Marrysong,’ which currently features on the IGCSE syllabus. His most important poems were written in the post-independence period in Jamaica and are marked by his use of local dialect.
‘Marrysong’ by Dennis Scott describes the relationship between a husband and wife whose relationship is constantly shifting.