Abandon the prejudice, that you are a high being
And they are 'only animals' - they are our ancestors
Trust in the possibility of understanding and encountering them
They are animals as we are with conscience and feeling and great abilities
Consider, that they are very clear
In an instant they know - sometimes more than we know - and decide
Accept their reaction
And be patient
Don't expect human forms of approach and touch
There are many ways to meet and understand each other
Don't face them with fear - they fear us too
Fear hinders encounter
Meet them with an open heart and without expectations
Be a friend
Don't pity them - even if you see them in the zoo - have compassion
They are great beings and you can see, if they are happy or not
For Anna Breytenbach (http://www.animalspirit.org/)
All rights belong to its author. It was published on e-Stories.org by demand of Jürgen Wagner.
Published on e-Stories.org on 10/12/2016.
Spiegelungen des Daseins: HImmel und Erde: Hommage an das Leben
von Jürgen Wagner
Die Gedichte aus den Jahren 2013-16 erzählen von der ‚Hochzeit‘ von Himmel und Erde. Ob in der kraftgebenden Schärfe des Rettichs oder in der Vitalität der Jahrtausende schon lebenden Eibe, ob in der Weisheit alter Geschichten oder im Wunder der Liebe, ob in spirituellen Erfahrungen oder in den Weiten des Alls: überall begegnen sich Licht und Dunkel, oben und unten. Unsere gewohnte Alltagswelt bekommt etwas von ihrem wahren Glanz wieder, wenn wir uns ein Stück dafür öffnen.
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