Even here, Christmas came
To caress our exile's flame.
The snow is falling, so white,
Over my life, at night,
Over my soul, from up high.
The snow is falling, so white,
Over my life, at night.
Here I will die.
Tremble blue stars
Over my tears and scars.
God, in His grace
In our hearts, He placed
Heavy tears and scars.
God, in His grace
In our hearts, He placed
Flickering of stars.
Only my house below
froze under the snow.
Under the darkness, we are,
For us, there's no star,
The sky is not shining.
For us, the outcast,
Angels are passing fast
Without caroling.
O, Jesus, King of kings
Forgive our sins.
Come and heal The Earth,
All the wounds that hurt,
Make us dream again.
For You, we will wait,
On Your cross, our fate,
Standing nailed in pain.
Holy Mother, Mary,
Good news, please carry,
Your smile in the room,
Once again, to bloom
Like a sunny day.
Once again, to bloom,
Your smile in our room,
In our cell, we pray.
Over the happy past season
Spread Your mercy, Jesus.
All who are in prisons
Wait for You in the mornings,
In their chest... a sigh.
All who are in prisons
Wait for You in the mornings,
To bring them The Light.
free translation of the poem "Colind" by Radu Gyr