We sang you from a wish
We sang you from a prayer
pakoseyimowin ohcih ka nikamôstamâtinan
kakîsimowin ohcih ka nikamôstamâtinan
We sang you home
and you sang back
kih kiweh-nikâmostamatinan
ekwa kih peh nasko-nikamon
We give you kisses
to help you grow
kih ocekemow
titah ohpikîyan
And songs to let you know
that you are loved
ekwa mîna nikamowina
kâh sahkitahk ohcih
As we give you roots
you give us wings
pitaneh askiy kahohpikîyan
mana mina kah mwecih
pîyesîsak ka sipwêhâcik
And through you
we are born again
mwecih âsa mîna kâwih
nihtâwikîyan
Comprehension Questions
1. What did they sing the child from?
A. A wish and a prayer
B. A star and wings
C. A tree and the sun
2. What do they do to help the child grow?
A. Pray for the child
B. Give the child kisses
C. Sing to the child
A. Pray for the child
B. Give the child kisses
C. Sing to the child
Your Thoughts
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Vocabulary
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