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Refleksie

'k kyk neer rivier
wat kronk'lend paaie baan
in dalle vloer
afgemat en steeds geboè
poele plas en blitsend 'kaats
drenkend dans palmiete gras
soos manne kras in kroee
dalk net dromend was
my refleksie in jou oè
Iris geruit as wimpers sluit
was binne-in my hart getoor
en bloedriviere in ons are bruis
vuurspuwend ons in lawa doop
die magma braak in kers se was
dog rooiend en bloedend soos ons passie was
eiland swart en eenkant ek
omring atol n trane oseaan
wat reent verkoeld tektonies bars
in woorde was so onbedoeld
was dit gans so ongehoord
Helaas!! KEER DIT VOOR!
..en eggo steeds nog minder so

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/3/2019 6:20:00 PM

The translation is neat to read. It's so poetic, my friend.

Jannie Breedt
Date: 4/3/2019 11:44:00 PM

Thank you dear.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 4/1/2019 2:38:00 PM

I check every few days, hoping for a new post ... someday I will buy you a drink, My Friend, and we will speak of when we were but foolish poets, tossed to the four winds, and dreaming of better times. Please stay safe and well, Brother! - G

Jannie Breedt
Date: 4/1/2019 10:50:00 PM

Guess what mr Barden. Watch out here it comes !!!You inspire me. The whole lot of you wonderful people

Jan Allison

Date: 3/8/2019 6:46:00 PM

miss seeing you around jannie hope you are ok, I know times have been tough and hope for better days for you:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/4/2019 7:26:00 AM

It has been a while Jannie. I hope all is well? Still missing you my friend. Happy Valentine's Day! xxoo

Jannie Breedt
Date: 2/4/2019 8:18:00 AM

I het teary eyed just finding you here. I miss my friends. I miss you. I tied up here. Poetry takes second place when Im in survival mode. Know that I love you. Happy valenti es day to you

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/16/2018 2:52:00 AM

Hi Jannie, I thought I would look up your poems as Cay Cay brought you up in soup mail to me - she hopes you are safe! We live just outside Johannesburg, whereabouts do you stay Jannie? Your poem is magnificent but my husband translated the Afrikaans version to me as I am Greek and know little of the language, but your English translation is pure joy - a beautiful write Jannie, Blessings, Jennifer.

Jannie Breedt
Date: 12/17/2018 8:02:00 AM

Hi Jennifer,yes I am very fond of Cay Cay. I li e i Broederstroom on my farm.I did write Cay Cay and waiting for a reply.Thanks for visiting my poem and honoured that your hubby translated

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/12/2018 11:11:00 AM

You are greatly missed my friend. I'm holding you in my prayers and thoughts of a peace that can't come quick enough. Blessings for the holidays for you and yours. Keep hope alive. Love, Connie

Jannie Breedt
Date: 12/12/2018 2:43:00 PM

Here I am all choked up. Its too uncanny. I ,this second sent off an email too Cay Cay and its also meant for you. I love you guys ao much . Teary eyed I must explain my shing absence, hence I will.mail you now.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/12/2018 4:35:00 AM

I've enjoyed your soulful poetry today.

Jannie Breedt
Date: 12/12/2018 10:38:00 AM

Thanks Pixie.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/8/2018 10:39:00 AM

How I miss your spirit 'round this ol' place ... I pray you are well, and still creating ... somehow. One day we will raise a glass together, and remember better times ... or perhaps, worse. Blessings, Brother - much love and respect. ~ The Bard

Jannie Breedt
Date: 12/12/2018 10:39:00 AM

Hi Greg. I miss you guys so much. I did reply on your poems.

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/15/2018 5:57:00 AM

Mercy me! Your translation shows this to be a mind delighting and bountifully great poem my friend. The imagery and depths are off the cart and a pure joy to ponder. A fav my friend.. a jewel this ..

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton

Date: 8/12/2018 6:25:00 AM

bloody hell...I have to google translate this. x

Jannie Breedt
Date: 8/14/2018 1:00:00 AM

What a darling thing to say!off course I will email you. I miss the Soupers like you so much. Soon I will make a concerted effort to interact with you guys. Thank you, you gorgeous thing xx

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton
Date: 8/12/2018 6:28:00 AM

bloody bloody HELL. Is google translate ever accurate? What it's giving me is kind of off the richter scale, but I really do not know if what it is giving me is what you wrote. Can you please email me the deal in English? I'm chaffing at the bit here. Lovejoy-Burton

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 7/30/2018 5:18:00 PM

(2) I have a good friend, (actually my pharmacist in the store that use to be my family's - I was a pharmacist at one time also), who is also from South Africa, and except for his wife and two kids, the rest of his family is still there ... he gives me regular updates, and things are rarely what he considers "encouraging" there. I think of you every time I see him, and I pray you and yours are well. I am determined to meet you one day, my friend - it rocks my Bucket List! Blessings, Brother!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 7/30/2018 5:15:00 PM

(1) Exquisite, my friend, and that's the translation, I'm sure the original is even more stunning, and it makes me want to learn the language just to read your wonderful poem! (I speak German and know much Spanish, some French and Tagalog, and little bit of Arabic, but only the first on a decent level, ha!). I SO miss your regular visitations, Dear Friend, and our little chats, (are we hooked on FB?). And while I love your comments, I'd love just a note, if you can manage it! :-)

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 7/28/2018 6:42:00 AM

WoW! LOVE this poem and the Afrikaan Dutch translation, Jannie. Love the ending doubly so. (Ty, Connie for the assist.) Such a lilting sway this poetic waterfall has. Stay drenched, my friend ... in creative waves of illumination. Magnificent poem, per your usual excellence, dear friend. Love and best wishes always.

Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 7/28/2018 6:49:00 AM

Btw ... I live in Highland Park, Michigan. It is a city within a city (it is nestled inside Detroit.) Although, it is a northern clime ... it has the four distinct seasons, and that is always wonderful annually to experience. Love and hugs, baby.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/3/2018 1:09:00 AM

Thank you so much for your translation Jannie. Your poems always have such passion and depth that they bring emotions flooding to my eyes. I hope you are well? I have been thinking about you my friend. Keep safe. Love, Connie xxoo