without the field’s fragrance / of white lilies in a clenchèd fist / or the mournful notes of song and prayer
This is my translation of a poem by an Afrikaans poet, Marlise Joubert. Afrikaans is my second language. The Lucebert referred to is a Dutch poet, who said “All things of value are defenceless”. Translated in March 2009. Below is the original: sonder die veld se geur / van wit lelies in ‘n vuis / of die trae note van gesang en gebed / sonder ‘n graaf of ‘n word van eerbetoon / sterf hy op die vaal handdoek / op ‘n skoongeskropte tafel / eerloos / en ek onthou Lucebert: / alles van waarde is weerloos sonder ‘n sug en sonder protes / sterf hy stil en donker / terwyl die bloed oor die lip / bly stoot / terwyl die pyn die gapende wond verlaat / en elke pupil al groter rek / om verlossing in te laat / terwyl my kind se hand / die troetelkop bly troos bly troos / en ek onthou Lucebert: / alles van waarde is weerloos sonder dat hy weet dat ons hom groet / word sy lyfie riemslap onder die naald / lê die swart pels in ‘n boog gestol / half verleë die wit sokkies / van sy pote oor mekaar gevou / die bors se wit ster / gevlek en rou / en ek onthou van Lucebert so moes ek hom verlaat / sonder ‘n lied of die veld se geur / en ek onthou terwyl ek huil / teësinnig teen die misreën op die ruit / my vingers om die stuur geklem en koud / dat ook hy, ja tog, / soos ‘n mens van waarde was / ‘n keelronde warmte kon gee / met kromgeskuur teen jou kuit / weerloos in sy dierlikheid / en onvoorwaardelik elke dag / veertien jaar lank / getrou op ons tuiskoms kon wag
a poem cannot bring back / life-fire into the empty husks / of clay / and once-person
the death of a child is not an occasion / for writing a poem / in africa. / jordan busson. 1 october 2009. add elucidate on: /
We cannot call ourselves free, when we have bound and gagged our own hands and mouths with our indifference.
We Had a Dream – Part Three Baptism by Fire / Stillborn Democracy / Eden Marred A political speech I prepared, written from a South African perspective, about present day issues in the country. Featured in On Youth.
When They laid him down upon a cross and drove nails into his hands and feet, he endured it because he loved you.
If you really want to know what love is please read this.
We had a dream. Fifteen years have passed since our country was resurrected from the ashes of its shameful past, and we were granted a bl…
We Had a Dream – Part One Baptism by Fire / Stillborn Democracy / Eden Marred A political speech I prepared, written from a South African perspective, about present day issues in the country. Featured in Core [C.O.R.E]
War and poverty chain us to our past, our memories are like ropes that hold us back, restricting our growth as a people.
Written (originally in Afrikaans) for a school assignment. Written 22 May 2009.
In a dream I wrote you a speech. I was important enough to be in the same room as you. No, I will be honest in the dream I was still not …
I visited Mandela in a dream once. I have elaborated on the scene of the dream in another poem I wrote. However it was only in writing down about him that I truly tapped in the elements of the dream otherwise the magic of it would have been lost in my memory but now this piece really inspires me and when I read it I think I should read it more so that I can be inspired by an encounter of such greatness even if it was in a dream it felt so real.
“I was so angry inside that i had done such a foolish thing. I swore that I would never be so stupid again*.
The Personal Testimony of Evangelist Trevor Irwin. “Jesus used to be someone I read about in a book. Until I had a personal encounter with him. Now I know him and he lives in me, and I live for Him”.
you are truly powerless / and I am shamed by my strength
I was in Congo with some of the poorest in the world. / The world. / I fed them and felt like a fake.
Bigotry, misogyny, greed and fear have overruled our better natures, and have trumped such human qualities as compassion, understanding, ...
We Had a Dream – Part Two Baptism by Fire / Stillborn Democracy / Eden Marred A political speech I prepared, written from a South African perspective, about present day issues in the country.
it was a dry white season / dark leaves fell thick, too swiftly their time ran out / and they dried reluctantly in the bitter sun
For m. serote. / jordan busson. 13 may 2009.
black and / white / are words on paper / syllables / strung together / and nothing more / this berlin wall / of race / is cracking
jordan busson. 14 may 2009.
I left this man when his wife came back with the kids without notice.He was in the army for many years and was completly detached from h…
Some relationships are not good for the soul ,it’s better to let it die .
Get the girl, save the bubble and all before breakfast…the journey goes Into Africa – The story deepens, cue the drums… jungle drums!
Save the Elephants: STOP BLOODY IVORY
But many African states and conservationists support extending the ban on elephant-slaughtering ivory trade. The decision will be made at a UN meeting in Doha
“To know the will of God is the greatest knowledge on earth; / To find it is the greatest Discovery. / To do it is the greatest achievement”.
My personal Bible notes on a message I taught at a meeting in in Africa, Ireland and South India .It changed may lives. I hope you will receive a nugget of Truth and revelation.
As you speak Gods word into your day, into your finances and into your family, God will establish it.
A word from God!
If I ever leave you / If I ever take my eyes off you / If my arms do not rock your children to sleep / If my breasts must feed children of a…
Show me a ‘miracle’ story, and I will show you one hundred hungry mouths.
Look into the eyes of a hungry child. Isn’t that enough?
“Then Elisha made a prayer to the Lord, saying, Lord, let his eyes be open so that he may see”.
To konw the will of God is the greatest Knowledge. / To Find it is the greatest Treasure. / To do it is the gtreatest Achievement.
“BECAUSE OF THIS THING THE LORD YOUR GOD WILL BLESS YOU IN ALL YOUR WORKS AND IN ALL THAT YOU PUT YOUR HAND TO DO”
“There are spiritual guidelines and principles in getting to the heart of God”. / *“When you take time early in the day to invite God i…
When you fellowship with God,early in the mornings, you will experience a deep union and intimate relationship with him. / Supercharge you day!!
From all the accounts in the scriptures, observe this great truth; “ANGELS ARE ON ASSIGNMENT TO MINISTER TO OUR NEEDS”.
Angels are part of your everyday activities. Read for yourself and see how they minsiter to your needs.
[*As the Lord lives and is true and holy, I certify that what you are about to read is a true account of how Jesus called me into Mission…
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