I left my body

This precious tool that was given to me

To accomplish my task on earth.

It has been worn down too much.

I know another tool will be given to me

More suitable for a new task.

You too have a task, a unique task.

It is beneficial to do it well

as long as this rare gift from Heaven

– your earthly body –

is usable

Otherwise you have lived in vain.

Gitta Mallasz, May 25, 1992