Mervyn Morris is a poet and professor from Jamaica. He’s considered one of the preeminent West Indian poets of his generation. He is credited with spreading the importance of Jamaican culture within his verse. He was named the Poet Laureate of Jamaica. Read more of Mervyn Morris’ Biography.
‘Little Boy Crying’ by Mervynn Morris describes the emotions of a child who is struck by his father for playing in the rain.
Your mouth contorting in brief spite and hurt,
your laughter metamorphosed into howls,
your frame so recently relaxed now tight
with three year old frustration, your bright eyes
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