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Tender Bird

Poem of nine lines in length based on the theme of a bird sent by the Gods to bring a message. Illustrated with an engraving of 1968 by the artist.
Translation into English by Louise, 2012.

Tender bird

Breast to the winds and seas

You come

To tell

You come to me to reveal

A message

An image of a god

You know which one

His name is written on your wing.

Roger Descombes