Flying like the Sparrow

Once I flew like the sparrow

Free, devoid of any sorrow!

Without thinking of tomorrow

Without any care of falling low

Then came crashing the waves

So harsh, I could not even seek the caves

Nothing could shelter my bruises

Not even the powerful marquises!

All of my humanity was lost

Every opportunity fate tossed

Kept me all stony

Devoid of any harmony!

Hope sparkled the day I received

A sign from the Lord, so aggrieved

The only truth I chose to believe

For, my heart He accepted, as I was naive!

Then I flew like the falcon

Strong, bold and confident

Faced with obstacles, I easily won

And remained impassive amidst the transcient!

Caring only for my Lord

Hungering only for his abode

I sing for Him this ode

Hear, oh do hear, this lovely word!