O, wat ‘n lewe is dit diè een wat ek leef!
Rondom my kop val appels swaar gelaai met ‘n soete rypheid na die grond!
Volronde trosse uit die wingerd vul met hul nektar my mond!
Vanself reik die naartjies en nuuskierige perskes na die greep van my hand…
En in die verbygaan struikel ek oor waatlemoen en spanspek en bekoring!
Maar dan, omring deur magrietjies, gryp die gras my en trek my neer op sy sagte groen lower,
en fluister soos ‘n beminde in my oor: “Dis byna die maand van Oktober!”
BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS
Tables are set for a celebration of live
Flames of light warm the atmosphere
Glass filled blossoms smile openly
Colorful friendships of pink and blue
Yet the glass is transparent always new
We sit to be served like kings and queens
Of God’s creation.
Two friends stand tall with pride
Years of nostalgic remembrance
Brings stories of Gods grace
Stands of life hang softly around their faces
Lines of love have formed their personalities
The gift of smiles are abundantly shared
Hugs of hope and new friendships sealed.
A cake of delight all covered with sweet moments
Languages of joy fill spaces of time
Stories of past struggles and future pleasures,
Will roam in spaces now and through distant lines
Thankful greetings and ever lasting life to share
To be grateful for birthday wishes to share.
Blue Crane – Lekkerkry kuier – 13.06.2009
Foto: Bernice Rietveld, Gedig: Blondt
