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The Birds of Myrrh

"I came to trap birds. I had in my one hand A snare, in the other a cage, And also my woven mat.

All the birds of Punt Have alighted on Egypt, And all are anointed with myrrh. The first takes my bait.

His fragrance comes from Punt. His claws are caught with balm. My heart longs for you. Let us both release the bait.

I was alone, rejoicing in you. I let you hear my alluring call For the lovely bird anointed with myrrh. You are here, and so I set the snare."

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