Sparrow

Strong eagle shelter me with your dark wings

but hold back your razorlike talons.

The rain beats hard against my small feathers,
and I a poor sparrow am tossed by the wind,
I, a poor sparrow am tossed by the wind.

Strong eagle protect me with your dark wings.
Many would harm me without any thought

because I'm an orphan alone, all alone.
and I a poor sparrow am tossed by the wind,
I, a poor sparrow am tossed by the wind.

Strong eagle enfold me in your dark wings
keep me warm but do not crush me.

My small body shivers and quakes in the cold,
and I a poor sparrow am tossed by the wind,
I, a poor sparrow am tossed by the wind.