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.
Credits
Originally published by Book Dash under a Creative Commons Licensed BY 4.0. This book can be read for free on https://bookdash.org/books/karabos-question and was created by: Natalie Propa (Illustrator), Elise Varga (Editor), Marike Beyleveld (Designer), Liesl Jobson (Writer)
