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In 'n Gondel.(Vertalings)(Poem)

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From: Literator: Journal of Literary Criticism, comparativelinguistics and literary studies
Date: 20070801
Author:Slabbert, H. le R.

 
In 'n Gondel 
(Robert Browning (1812-1889) 
 
Reis met Elisabeth (c. 1860)) 
 
   Die mot se kus--eerst'! 
   Soen my, asof jy skaars kan glo 
   Dat dit gebeur, hierdie aand, so: 
   Hoe my gesig, jou blom, vireers 
   Die blomkop toehou; jy hier, daar 
   My aanraak totdat ek gewaar 
   Toe my begeer, en dan wyd oopbeur. 
 
   Die by se soen--met gejuig! 
   Soen my, asof op 'n vrolik' middaguur 
   Jy instap by my hart-se-deur: 
   'n Knop wat maar te gewillig neig 
   En afstand doen, van eie reg, 
   En oopbars sonder t'rug te veg 
   As oor jou indom'lend' hoof ek buig ... 

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