目水鼻水タラタラと

ふと思い出して「犬の十戒」を読み返してみた。
日本語訳は色々とでているが、その原文は次のようなものだ。

１ My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you get alone with 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. 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 crush the 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.

犬の十戒の動画も発表されているが、お薦めはえほんになっている
犬の十戒　Dog's Ten Commantaments　http://candy.45.kg/dog10/
この挿絵がたまりませんわ。
　
「犬と私の１０の約束」は犬の十戒をベースにしていてYouTubeに７分割でアップされている。
　「マリとと仔犬の物語」YouTubeにアップされているが、中越地震がテーマのこの映画、この山古志村へ行ったことがあるだけに、おまけに近くの小千谷に従妹が住んでいるだけに尚更身に沁みた。

ダイスケの鼻を噛んで、噛み返された飼い主であるだけに
後悔と反省の一日でありました。