Poem Dance of the Crane: Crane Chant

Author: Sun Zhanli
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: On this blue planet, so many beautiful and intelligent animals thrive, each an important part of the harmonious composition of natural life. They are all masterpieces of nature, truly beautiful creatures between heaven and earth. In the face of these beautiful beings, we humans should share the sunlight and resources of life with them, as the Earth is the common home of all animals and humans. We must realize clearly: protecting animals is protecting ourselves, and preserving animals is also protecting ourselves. The day these beautiful animals disappear will be the day humans destroy themselves. With a deep reverence and concern for animals, I have been following and photographing them for over ten years, compiling them into the "Celestial Creatures" series of books today. There is only one aspiration: to wish these beautiful creatures a life of carefree joy on this Earth, and to be with us forever!
The crane is a auspicious bird, symbolizing good fortune, nobility, and longevity. It has a graceful figure and a melodious call. It inhabits and breeds in wetland areas, earning the title of "goddess of wetlands." It is a beloved, large, and precious bird, as well as a culturally renowned one worldwide. Its soaring and dancing posture is elegant, beautiful, full of vitality, and poetic. It constantly inspires the human spirit, encouraging creativity in truth, goodness, and beauty.