Pomba Gira, a Guardiã

Here I am
When you were born
I was there looking at you

So small

I realized that taking care of you wouldn't be easy
How to protect such a fragile creature
In such a vast, rich, and vulnerable world?

Still, that was my mission
Because I will always be your guardian
And then you took your first steps
A girl who doesn't even know what is right or wrong

But I already knew you, I lived with you
You may never remember but I will never forget
Because even if you doubt, your disbelief is in vain
Because I am your guardian

I know your fears, I know more than I can tell you
I know things that happened without you even noticing
I protected you while you slept
And while you cried, while you laughed

I watched over your mourning and loved your love
At the doors of your life, I was your caretaker, sentinel
I open your path, I protect you
I take care of your mind, I take care of your desire

And today you step into the temple
Bow to the altar and bring me a snack, a cigar, and something to drink
Leave an offering at the crossroads without even knowing
That I already knew you before you were born

I will never abandon you
But daughter, understand that if you don't see me
It's because you blindfolded yourself
If you don't hear me, it's because you covered your ears
And if you fell, it's because the falls were deserved
That nothing is by chance and if that's the case
I will always be there when you need

Grow, my daughter
Spin without knowing that even before you came into the world
At every moment and every second
I devoted myself to your protection, because I am
Your guardian

They say pomba gira is a rose
It's a rose that was born among thorns
They say pomba gira is a rose
Pomba gira is a rose that bloomed in my paths

They say pomba gira is a rose
It's a rose that was born among thorns
They say pomba gira is a rose
Pomba gira is a rose that bloomed in my paths

They say pomba gira is a rose
It's a rose that was born among thorns
They say pomba gira is a rose
Pomba gira is a rose that bloomed in my paths