November 2020 Note…

“The Mi’kmaq soldiers are forever in peace, for as long as we live, so be it”
 
Poppy, Poppy
 
Poppy, what do you say?
Wasuekji’j, koqwey talimiek?
 
Wear me on Remembrance Day
Naskuwitesk Mikwitetimkewey Nakwek
 
Poppy, what do you tell me?
Waseukji’j, koqwey telimn?
 
Many soldiers in battle fell
Pukwelk smaknisk matntultimk neputipnik
 
Poppy, what shall you teach us?
Wasuekji’j koqwey kekinamuiek?
 
That peace on earth should grow
Na wantaqo’ti uksitqamuk nikwetew.