Auf einer kleinen baumgesäumten Lichtung
stehe ich nun schon seit Jahr und Tag,
seit meiner feierlichen Errichtung
in einem aufgeräumten Bürgerpark.
Meinesgleichen gibt es fast in allen Ländern.
Wir sind die Zeugen der Gezeiten des Geschicks.
Doch die Leute, die an mir vorüber schlendern,
würdigen mich keines Blicks.
Aber das macht nichts. Ich sie ja auch nicht.
Es scheint mein Los, in stummer Stille zu verstauben.
Denn könnt' ich reden - es hätte keinen Zweck.
Ich bin ja ohnehin umringt von lauter Tauben
und die geben auf mich einen Dreck.
Soweit ich mich erinnere, erinner' ich
an einen Krieg, doch der ist wohl schon länger her,
denn die Leute hier erinnern sich nur kümmerlich,
und sie kennen mich nicht mehr.
Aber das macht nichts. Ich sie ja auch nicht.
Von Wind und Wetter und vom Zahn der Zeit zerbissen,
verliere ich allmählich mein Gesicht.
Vor mir verwelken Nelken und Narzissen
und Vergißmeinnicht.
Wenn die Leute ihren Hund spazieren führen,
erfülle ich hier steinern meine Pflicht.
Auf einem Schild vor mir steht: ?Bitte nicht berühren?.
Und in der Tat, sie berühren mich nicht.
Aber das macht nichts. Ich sie ja auch nicht.
Bodo Wartke is a German singer-songwriter and musician born in 1977. Known for his unique musical style that blends elements of folk, French chanson, cabaret, and electronic music, Wartke stands out for his poetic and ironic lyrics, often focusing on social and personal themes. His musical career began in the 1990s with the album "Achillesverse", followed by successes such as "Ich Denke, Also Sing Ich (Unterwegs)" and "Noah war ein Archetyp - Das erste Mal". Wartke has collaborated with numerous German and European artists, participating in internationally renowned music festivals. Among his most representative songs are "Die Liebe", "Der Mann im Mond" and "Ich bin der Bodo Wartke".
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