1. The dove was at the top of the tree
Feeling safe in her hidden nest

2. Then came the hunter one day
And hovered around the meadow, prowling

3. He could not find shade for the bird there
So he thought of leaving, tired of searching

4. But the foolish one came out of her nest
And foolishness is an illness with no cure

5. She spoke ignorantly, not knowing what would happen
"Oh human, what are you looking for?"

6. So the hunter turned towards the voice
And aimed at her the arrow of death

7. She fell from her sturdy nest
And landed in the grip of the knife

8. She says with the wisdom of one certain and realized:
"I would have possessed myself if I had possessed my tongue."