Mechtild of Magdeburg: A fish cannot drown in water

A fish cannot drown in water,
A bird does not fall in air.
In the fire of creation,
Gold doesn’t vanish:
The fire brightens.
Each creature God made
Must live in its own true nature;
How could I resist my nature,
That lives for oneness with God.
(Mechtild of Magdeburg)

Recommended Reading:
Mechthild of Magdeburg: The Flowing Light of the Godhead
by Mechtild of Magdeburg (Author), Frank Tobin (Translator, Introduction)
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Description:
Here is the first English translation based on the new critical edition of The Flowing Light of the Godhead, the sole mystical visionary work of Mechthild, a 13th-century (c. 1260-c. 1282/94) German Beguine. This challenging work of deep religious insight reflects Mechthild's inner life, and God's as well, employing a great variety of traditional medieval literary forms and genres in prose and verse.
An excellent English translation...one can only congratulate Professor Tobin to a very trustworthy, responsible, and yes, inspired, accomplishment.
(Mystics Quarterly)
Glimpses of Mechthild's tone and style survive and are a tribute to the translator....remarkably readable.
(Anglican Theological Review)
In Frank Tobin the editors scored a winner. A clear, well-ordered translation...is a real treat....
(The Catholic Weekly)
It is a valuable addition to any college level or higher theological library.
(Catholic Library World)
Splendid new translation.
(The American Benedictine Review)