Marc Algernon explores the cultural shift in childhood experiences during the July and August holiday period in Trinidad and Tobago, contrasting nostalgic outdoor activities with modern digital immersion. The narrative details a transition from physically active pastimes, such as marble games, fishing, and hiking, to the contemporary reliance on tablets …
Read More »Camping for Easter by Orosco River
Orosco River camping offers a transformative Easter holiday experience for families seeking to reconnect away from modern digital distractions. This first-person narrative by Marc Algernon details the logistical and emotional journey of taking six children to the rugged Matura coastline in Trinidad. The account highlights the transition from screen-based entertainment …
Read More »Doubles man, one with slight pepper!
Trinidadian street food culture centres on the ritual of purchasing doubles, a popular breakfast and dinner staple defined by its unique social dynamics and flavour profiles. This narrative explores the sensory experience of navigating crowded food stands in Curepe, highlighting the competitive nature of being served. It details the specific …
Read More »The Coconut Counting Man
The Coconut Counting Man serves as a rhythmic exploration of the daily journey undertaken by a Trinidadian coconut vendor from the rural landscapes of Mayaro to the urban centre of the Queen’s Park Savannah. This poem by Marc Algernon captures the essence of local entrepreneurship, highlighting the physical labour and …
Read More »Rats are a lot like men
Marc Algernon explores the metaphorical and literal parallels between rodent behaviour and human social issues in Trinidad and Tobago. This narrative poem serves as a critical reflection on the cyclical nature of crime and the futility of aggressive suppression without moral reform. Algernon draws from personal experiences of pest control …
Read More »Trini Woman – hypnotised by her love
Marc Algernon explores the transformative power of Caribbean romance through a first-person narrative detailing a life-changing encounter at a Trinidadian fete. This account provides a cultural examination of how local traditions, including soca music and indigenous cuisine, facilitate deep personal connections and long-term commitment. It highlights the shift from a …
Read More »Terrible Dream or Folklore?
A first-person narrative by Marc Algernon explores a harrowing nocturnal encounter with legendary figures of Trinidad and Tobago folklore during a late-night drive. This experiential account serves as a creative bridge between contemporary personal storytelling and the preservation of oral traditions rooted in Caribbean history. Algernon details a surreal journey …
Read More »Daddy, I Want a Giraffe!
Marc Algernon presents a humorous and relatable first-person narrative poem detailing a family excursion to the Emperor Valley Zoo in Trinidad and Tobago. The poem explores the whimsical persistence of a child’s desire for an exotic pet and the pragmatic, often comedic responses of a parent navigating such requests. By …
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