Prophetic Bird

Let me tell you of a time in the distant past
Of a girl and a bird with knowledge vast
She who knows all of beast and man
Of gods and heroes throughout the land

Islands far, far out to sea
All alone within your tree
The secret fate of all the world
Ahead, foretold and unfurled

Gamayun, won't you sing your tune?
Beautiful, prophetic bird

Let me tell you of a time in the distant past
A deity of wisdom, the die was cast
Singing herself a divine melody
A voice throaty and velvety

Her song weaves a web of magic and fate
Hard to interpret until it's too late
Who among us can comprehend?
Not I, for certain, dear friend

Gamayun, won't you sing your tune?
Beautiful, prophetic bird

Let me tell you of a time in the distant past
Of elements and nature, the world vast
Sun, rain, wind, animals and birds
Plants and trees, they hear her words

Ancient origins and time now lost
Opulence and decadence at great cost
Her song now gone and dreams now hushed
Wings and feathers, in the ground, crushed

Gamayun, won't you sing your tune?
Beautiful, prophetic bird