白黒

犬を飼っている人の間ではわりと有名な”犬の十戒”という詩があります。
これ、いつ読んでも泣けてくるのです。特に１０番目のフレーズは、生き物を飼っている身として、いろいろ考えさせられます。
訳を知りたい人は、”犬の十戒”でインターネット検索すると、個人で訳したものがいろいろ出てきます。
ただし、１０番目のフレーズを”困難な旅”とか、”難しい道のり”とか訳しているものは駄訳なのでパスすることをお勧めします。

The Ten Commandments（Author Unknown）

My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years.
Any separation from you will be painful for me.
Remember that before you buy me.

Give me time to understand what you want of me.

Place your trust in me-it's crucial to my well-being.

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.

Talk to me sometimes.
Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me.

Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it.

Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones of your hands but that I choose not to bite you.

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.

Take care of me when I get old. you, too, will grow old.

Go with me on difficult journeys.
Never say,"I can't bear to watch it."or"Let it happen in my adsence."
Everythig is easier for me if you are there.
Remember,I Love You･･･.