Mrs. Sequeria sat down with our 6th grade class to tell her life story. Based on her story the 6th grade created a song with Larry Long. Below are the lyrics:
Just be who you are
Born to a loving family
My childhood was full
Of happy memories
My friends were Muslin
Christian, Buddhist, Hindu
Had to walk knee-deep
In water to school
In the monsoon
Just be who you are
Mummy was my hero
Kindest person I've ever known
Her eyes so tender
Her soft black hair flowed
Over her white sari
Like a swan ready to take flight
There was always grace
And beauty in my life
Just be who you are
Day before my wedding
I had my Roce
Elders gave their blessings
I wore Mummy's sari
Felt like a princess
With flowers in my hair
In a white gown, red sari
My daughter too shall wear
Just be who you are
With Edric, my husband
We started a family
Eleanor and Elroy
Together we did leave
To a land so hot, so cold
At the same time
A new life in a foreign land
We left our friends behind
Just be who you are
The mosquitoes followed us
From India to here
I was sad and lonely
'Till I volunteered
Now I am a teacher
This to you I say
Share a smile, say hello
Be the best you can each day
Just be who you are
with Mr. Sundlin's and Mrs. Monner's 6th grade classes of Cedar Manor Intermediate Center, St. Louis Park, MN
© Larry Long 2005/BMI