Bal fini, vyélon an sak.
Direct Translation The gala is over, the violin is in its bag (case). In other words, it’s a done deal. Something pleasurable has ended and something extremely bad may be coming. Application Elections are in the air. Joe Blow is running for prime minister.
Sa ki an fal ou ja sa ou.
Direct Translation What is in your stomach is already yours. In other words, you should not pass up on what you have seen for what you have not seen. Application It was midday Sunday and mama was serving that Sunday lunch. Michael, my older
Lè bab kanmawad ou pwi difé wouzé sa ou.
Direct Translation When your friend’s beard catches on fire, water yours. In other words, if a friend of yours is hit by some misfortune you should take heed and be prepared in the event that this same misfortune comes your way. Application Jack
Wòch ki an dlo ka mandé atè; wòch ki atè ka mandé an glo.
Direct Translation Stones that are in the water are asking to come on shore; Stones that are on the shore are asking to go into the water. Some of us never know what we want and so we are willing to trade places thinking
Pixie Blossom
“I love going out. You can call me a party animal. I was fourteen when I used to sneak out (mawon) the house to go to parties. My mother has come to collect me at parties several times too. I was a very out