La Leyenda de Ñacurutú
Ariel Porroni
The Legend of Ñacurutú
It is still told in the Chaco, that the owl Ñacurutú
Had a dream inside, that came one blue night
It was to see the white snow, the one that falls in the south
The soul was already asking Ñacurutú the owl
To start his journey and one morning he started
He flew with all his strength looking straight south
Ñacurutú, we will miss you
Ñacurutú, we will encourage you
Because when one follows what the heart dictates
One always manages to be an example of love
Halfway through the journey a doubt appeared
With much cold and hunger the owl found himself
And feeling lonely, he considered turning back
But twenty flamingos heard his sobbing
They gave him water and food, and a hug to take
They became friends, and started to sing
Ñacurutú, we will miss you
Ñacurutú, we will encourage you
Because when one follows what the heart dictates
One always manages to be an example of love
To be an example of love, to be an example of love