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Awasi-Waabang

Ni-miskwiiw shigwa ni-wiisagendam bagidanaamowaan . . . Gaawiin ninisidotanzii, gaawiiin ninisidotanzii Wiihi'ishin bangii eta Gego zegiziken aki ningokwan Bijiinaago, dibikong, noongom igo shigwa awasi-waabang Ni-miskwiiw shigwa ni-wiisagendam bagidanaamowaan . . . Ashebizon, daga gibichiin shigwa wiindamawishin aaniindi ezhaayan? Gi-ga -wiijiiwin daabida shigwa awasi-waabang Zebaa ginibo bimaadis apii kamawin anaming binesiikaa Ni-miskwiiw shigwa ni-wiisagendam bagidanaamowaan . . . Bidoon ninjii daga shigwa bizhishig gi- zaagi'in Noongom igo shigwa awasi-waabang! Awasi-waabang!! (Here's the translation from Saulteaux) All the days after tomorrow I am bleeding and it hurts to breathe I do not understand, I do not understand Help me just a little bit To not be afraid of the overcast world Yesterday, last night today and the days after tomorrow I am bleeding and it hurts to breathe Back up, please stop and tell me where you are going? I'll go with you, always and the days after tomorrow This morning I died when you cried under the thunderstorm I am bleeding and it hurts to breathe Give me your hand and I'll always love you Today and all the days after tomorrow! All the days after tomorrow!!

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Date: 2/13/2016 11:12:00 PM
neal, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
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