of

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in die skadu van my bloedboom
lê ek arms onder die kop,
kyk na die wolke.
dis seer om te glo:
hierdie dinge is on-geërf,
maar self gekweek.
(die spieël lieg nie)

OF:

in die skadu van die broodboom
lê ek arms onder die kop,
bewonder die wolke.
dis goed om te glo:
my vingers in die gras,
die gras in die aarde
(alles is een)

Comments

Ja Dex

Its all a matter of perspective. Enjoyed this.

Sorta understand this Dextra

give or take 54 words.

Very nice Mister.

Dex,

en.

Dex

I would also go for option 2.

Beautifully written.

Dex

Earlier this week I would have been completely drawn to Option 1, but a little sunshine is peaking past the clouds and I like the idea of alles is een, it's working for me. And just before I make it all about me again, I love your poetry.