Paysage[s] 04

Chambareilles, Saint-Chély d'Apcher, Lozère, 1999

My daughter from far...

My daughter from far
My life my hunger
I keep there in my heart
Like a little piece of happiness

My daughter from far
My thirst my bread
My dear Indian on her reserve
Without you how do I matter

My daughter from far
My daughter so far
You lack in my life, my rivers
You are my blue sky in my eyes

My daughter from far
My daughter come back
Like a bird in the palm of my hand
Dear daily coffee

My daughter from far
My daughter at last
You go away you come again
In my heart you’re a sovereign

My daughter from far
My angel bodyguard
With you and your wings
I see life more alluring


December 21, 2005/April 26, 2006

© Translated from the French by Pauline SALAFIA