For SATB Voices, a cappella
By Riikka Pietilainen-Caffrey

"Kottarainen" was originally composed as part of a ten-movement piece based on Maila's poetry and diaries. Viel valkee aamu was scored for treble choir and percussion.

STARLING (English translation by Aili Flint)
Now came the spring, tender April,
I see the first starling in my yard.
You came again, my singing friend,
I greet you here in an alien land.
Your flight was long and full of woe,
But you tired not, avoided dangers.
Oh tell me, was it your unending longing,
And was it memories of summer brought you here.
I understand you, my sweet starling.
Here, I am a migrant bird just like you.
My unknown path is full of thorns,
I search for nest and safety in the storm.
If I had wings, or if a bird could be,
I'd fly back home, to my Karelia
And once again see my homeland there
The burden of my journey would be lighter.

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