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Talhjolde, Modiskva Bern

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The Hawk is mighty and has the greatest wings
Uncommonly loyal and fiercest in battle
Her snow-blown hird are never overcome

The Moth is the source [1] of all laughter and joy
Her reward is for those who outlast the fray
Mead and song are her gift to Men

The Bear is most thoughtless of all beasts
Though strong his cloak is thin as rime [2]
No other is ever truly friend to he

On crooked road the three beasts stalk towards the sky
Fearing only the journey's end
When from below the hunger-dream called Adversary speaks:

"Little morsels, you tempt me cruelly so
Which of you will climb into my mouth
And while away the time until the Burning?"

The Hawk speaks first, in thunderclap voice
"The valor I bring bestows dignity on Men
The cost to sate you would be too high"

The Moth speaks next, dripping mead from dusty lips
"None could bear the wait for death without me
My pleasure cannot be for you alone"

The Bear does not speak, but salivates and gnashes
And pulls his skin tightly across his shoulders
He roars with unrestrained fury and hate

With a laugh and smile as sharp as glass, the Adversary
Says "A hungry stomach has no ears, so Bear alone shall live
It is only anger that will be found until the end of time"

Footnotes:
[1] Literally, a "fresh-running cleft". A mountain spring.
[2] Compare "thin-skinned".