This Great Earth

(for Mathilda *12.06.2021)

Hey little one,

this great earth was given to you.

There's no age limit for its use,

so take it in your hands

and hold it tight

and touch it carefully.

Do you feel the bumps?

These are the mountains 

and the valleys.

Some are very high and

some are very deep, aren't they?

Do you feel the wet here and there?

Dip your fingers in and lick them:

Sometimes it tastes salty and

sometimes it tastes sweet.

Do you prefer one of them?

Or do you like the mix?

Shake your sphere a little bit.

What is trickling there 

is sometimes snow and

sometimes sand.

Some parts feel so cold, don't they?

And some parts feel quite hot, watch out!

And watch too what's going on

all over this miracle ball!

There's a lot of life above and on 

and underneath the surface.

Pure bustling life wherever you look

with your young blue eyes.

Everything is ready to satisfy

your curiosity and your thirst

for knowledge.

So take it and hold it tight

and shake it a little bit,

just for fun.

But also take care of it.

Let me tell you something:

All life on this funny ball

is vulnerable and will leave one day

and knows that

and wants to stay as long

and happily as possible.

So handle with care

and get familiar with the needs

of this exciting sphere

and it will bring you pleasure

for a lifetime.

Hey little one,

this great earth was given to you.

There's no age limit for its use,

just a few simple instructions

to follow to keep it alive.