Ciao to all. I wrote some weeks ago this little thing, and perhaps you will like it. I had to translate it in English - thanks Jenni for your precious revision and advice - so probably some of the poetry it has in the original language was lost. But it is the concept that is important. THE EYES OF YOUR FRIEND ---------------------------------------- Look every day into the eyes of your friend. be he a Ferret or a Dog a Cat or a Squirrel a Gerbil or a Parrot. You will find there all he wants to tell you, as he cannot speak to you. He has no words to ask for help if he is hungry, thirsty or sick. No words to express sadness for the scolding of a prank, no words for his sorrow because your duties did not allow you to play with him. No words for his happiness for your interest in him and all the love he feels for you. And then talk to him, he understands you, so that he will feel sure of this: you are not his owner, you are his elder brother, you are his friend, and he is important for you as much as you are for him. Look every day into the eyes of your friend..... -------------------------------------------------------------- Merry Christmas to you all and to all your little friends. F errets' U niversal L over V ia I nternet O bviously [Posted in FML issue 2533]