Verse 1
For as long as I can remember,
The windows always glowed for me,
In the room filled with quiet spring,
And embroidered towels on the wall.
In that sacred, peaceful chamber,
A child’s heart would read and know
Shevchenko’s kind and watchful eyes,
And golden patterns in a row.
Chorus
Mother, your children are like birds,
Spreading wings into the sky.
Mother, to your tender room,
We’ll return again by and by.
Verse 2
That endless childhood temptation –
Open the door and you will see,
A table dressed in Sunday white
And mother waiting patiently.
Verse 3
For as long as I can remember,
That white cloth always shone so bright.
In your room, dear mother, I know,
Every day felt like Sunday light.
Chorus
Mother, your children are like birds,
Spreading wings into the sky.
Mother, to your tender room,
We’ll return again by and by.
Verse 4
Maybe far from home and shelter,
My wings will falter in the air.
The star will fade, and after that –
No more nightingales anywhere.
Verse 5
Son, remember this, my son –
No matter where life takes your flight,
All may leave their mother’s home,
But none forget its gentle light.
Chorus (x2)
Mother, your children are like birds,
Spreading wings into the sky.
Mother, to your tender room,
We’ll return again by and by.
Few casino formats are as transparent as video poker. The pay table is printed on the screen, the maths is fully knowable, and correct play is a matter of following a chart rather than guessing.
Why Two Identical Games Can Differ
The classic nine six Jacks or Better pay table returns above ninety nine percent with optimal play, while reduced versions drop noticeably for the same game name. Players checking which pay tables an operator offers can Kikibet and compare variants side by side. Strategy charts exist for every major version and are straightforward to learn.
| Variant | Optimal Return |
|---|---|
| Jacks or Better 9/6 | 99.5% |
| Deuces Wild | 98.9% |
| Jacks or Better 8/5 | 97.3% |
- Look up the full house and flush payouts first
- Learn one variant properly rather than several loosely
Video poker rewards preparation more than most casino formats, since correct holds are knowable rather than guessed. Even so, the best pay tables still favour the house slightly. Learn the chart for one variant, play that variant consistently, and treat the low edge as extended entertainment.