My sister Kifue
chases roosters that crow.
What do I do?
What do I know?
My brother Katleho
has a ball to throw.
What do I do?
What do I know?
My cousin Kutloano
plants seeds in a row.
What do I do?
What do I know?
My cousin Kamohelo
leans on her hoe.
What do I do?
What do I know?
My aunt Keromang
has a dress to sew.
What do I do?
What do I know?
My uncle Khotso
herds the cattle that low.
What do I do?
What do I know?
Mama dries wheat
when the wind does not blow.
What do I do?
What do I know?
Papa rides a horse
over mountains in snow.
What do I do?
What do I know?
Grandpa’s slow donkey
walks to and fro.
What do I do?
What do I know?
Grandma sings songs
till the fire burns low.
What do I do?
What do I know?
You know how to say yes.
You know how to say no.
That’s what you do!
That’s what you know!
Everyone laughs
when you put on a show.
Your work is to play.
Your work is to grow.
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