犬の十戒 ― 2008-08-09 20:12:10
バングラから無事帰国。帰国した日本はバングラ以上の猛暑が続いていて、少々バテ気味。あーつーいー。
ダッカからシンガポールへの帰国の飛行機で、窓から満点の星空が見えた。数えられないほど飛行機にのっているのに、満点の星空を見たのは初めて。正面に位置したオリオン座（まあ、ワタクシがわかる唯一の星座ですが）を窓からずっと眺めていたら、宇宙船に乗っているような気分になり、ちょっと気持ち悪くなってしまった。
シンガポールから成田の飛行機の中で、「犬と私の１０の約束」という邦画を見た。turtle*tortoiseは１２歳の時から２５歳まで、ずっと犬と暮らして、その犬がずっと唯一無二の友であったので、少々臭いストーリーや映画の出来は別にしても、泣！な映画であった。この映画は「犬の十戒」という作者不詳の詩を元にしているのだけれど、この「犬の十戒」が出色なので、引用しておきます。日本語訳よりも、オリジナルの英語の方が素敵です。
1. My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years．Any separation from you will painful for me. Remember that before you buy me.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3. Place your trust in me- it's crucial to my Well-being.
4. Don't be angry at me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your entertainment and your friends. I have only you.
5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it.
7. Remember before you hit me that l have teeth that could easily crushthe bones of your hand but that I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me.
Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, or I've been out in the sun too long or my heart is getting old and weak.
9. Take care of me when I get old ; you, too, will grow old
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't bear to watch it ." or " Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, I love you.
ダッカからシンガポールへの帰国の飛行機で、窓から満点の星空が見えた。数えられないほど飛行機にのっているのに、満点の星空を見たのは初めて。正面に位置したオリオン座（まあ、ワタクシがわかる唯一の星座ですが）を窓からずっと眺めていたら、宇宙船に乗っているような気分になり、ちょっと気持ち悪くなってしまった。
シンガポールから成田の飛行機の中で、「犬と私の１０の約束」という邦画を見た。turtle*tortoiseは１２歳の時から２５歳まで、ずっと犬と暮らして、その犬がずっと唯一無二の友であったので、少々臭いストーリーや映画の出来は別にしても、泣！な映画であった。この映画は「犬の十戒」という作者不詳の詩を元にしているのだけれど、この「犬の十戒」が出色なので、引用しておきます。日本語訳よりも、オリジナルの英語の方が素敵です。
1. My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years．Any separation from you will painful for me. Remember that before you buy me.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3. Place your trust in me- it's crucial to my Well-being.
4. Don't be angry at me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your entertainment and your friends. I have only you.
5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it.
7. Remember before you hit me that l have teeth that could easily crushthe bones of your hand but that I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me.
Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, or I've been out in the sun too long or my heart is getting old and weak.
9. Take care of me when I get old ; you, too, will grow old
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't bear to watch it ." or " Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, I love you.
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