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Sister to the Rain, poem and image by Lidia Chiarelli. Translated by Vatsala Radhakeesoon




Lapli So Ser

in Kreol Morisien (Mauritian Kreol)

 


Mwa mo lapli so ser
Mo apel Dorothy Parker

Lesiel
li enn molton troue.
Bor falez
pe signal lapli
Divan pe soufle so koler

Mwa mo pe promne
dan bann larout kouler larkansiel
kan lao
bann niaz indiferan
pe kasiet zetwal.
Mo respir for
sa freser solitid Avril la
ki pe amenn sa lanwit lapli la
anver mwa.

(Translated by Vatsala Radhakeesoon)