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I am a bird of peace.
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The speaker describes themself as a symbol of peace. “Bird” gives the image a sense of lightness and freedom, while “peace” points to calm rather than conflict. Together, the words express a peaceful identity.
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- Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University
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