Louise Omeasoo: Never let me go

why did you ever let me go

while you were on a roll.

slowly, speaking beautifully

you spoke me fluently.

you were only five

when they laughed

forced back alive

the language is a craft

however, you contained the Cree thought

and even the Cree App you bought

now you have some tools

for the second language required for your schools

teach your children and grandchildren

even the Cree syllabics when handwritten

but most importantly

keep me for eternity

never let me go

never let me go