So many nights in the eternal cold
without a trace of light to guide me.
But one night, a pecking bird,
perched its scarlet beak close to me.
Timorata, with some trepidation,
I approached it and its gentle flight.
It was such gentle companionship and love,
that it eased my suffering so deep.
I know that your flight will not last,
For you are free, a celestial being.
But for an instant, in my loneliness,
I found comfort in your punctual visit.
You are a messenger from the firmament,
bearing hope on your wings.
Your presence was a sweet breath
that chased away all my bad misfortunes.
Now I know that the night is not eternal,
That someday the dawn will come.
But while I wait for it to wake,
I thank that bird that soothed my soul.
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