On a mountain-top I built a temple
Where nothing stood before;
My only faithful helper
Was the poor bull Nicophore.
Over slopes and over cliffs,
Hauling stones and wood galore;
Lord, grant a place in heaven
To poor old Nicophore!
(Giorgi Leonidze)
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