Problems to Sharpen the Young I.

Lyrics: Rachel McCrum Music: Esther Swift Wife says to husband We must cross this water Husband says to wife We cannot afford a bigger boat Daughter says to mother We are strong enough Brother says to sister We must stay together Daughter says to mother The boat is big enough for two little ones Mother says to son Zip up your pullover tightly Brother says to sister It’s a long way to row

Father says to daughter Remember what I taught you Mother says to daughter Keep the second star on your right Daughter say to mother I will come back for you Father says to son You will have to stay alone Son says to father Who will look after me Sister and brother make the first crossing Daughter returns alone Son remains alone Mother takes the boat back Daughter returns alone Sister and brother Make the second crossing Mother and son and reunited Daughter takes the boat back Father takes the boat over alone Daughter returns alone For the third and final time Sister and brother make the crossing together Family are reunited None of them have papers The context is irrelevant