Ahmad Shiddiqi - A Fallen Feather

(dedicated to Ms. Dawn Upshaw, a great soprano)

why you so pale?
O fallen feather!
where is your friend?
O fallen feather!

it is me who wait
O fallen feather!
always beside you
O fallen feather!

why you so sad?
O fallen feather!
where is your green?
O fallen feather!

there is a pond
O fallen feather!
who can receive
O fallen feather!

fly down beautifully
O fallen feather!
through snow
O fallen feather!

bring love's message
O fallen feather!
to all man's heart
O fallen feather!

Ahmad Shiddiqi

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