Clement White: 4 books

This is a collection of original poetry all based in the Caribbean with emphasis on the United States Virgin Islands. This is called Come Lemme Hea Yoh Yank Soursap. All are my own creations based on myths, legends, and oral histories. There is a mixture of the comical, the satirical, the social,...

From Here to There: Uneven Steps Marking Time is a collection of poetry on a range of topics, which are considered universal. There is a variety of themes, ranging from the largely theoretical to the social or political.

These are stories inspired principally by oral elaborations heard by the author during his formative years in the United States Virgin Islands. Some are based on traditions, customs, and legends, in essence on our culture. Others have their roots in the history of our islands. All were subjected to the scrutiny of the authors imagination.

This book is a far-ranging discussion of US Virgin Islands Creole, with a glossary. It mixes theory with observation and experienceall molded within the traditional and cultural milieu of St. John, St. Croix, and St. Thomas.