, “Krisis” – Elisabeth Eybers
By Shani Morris
Afrikaans Tutor & Children's Book Author
Perfect for Grade 12 Afrikaans First Additonal Language exams.
Includes the following:
• The poem text
• Form analysis (Italian sonnet structure)
• Line-by-line breakdown
• Theme and symbolism
• Literary devices
• Practice questions with answers
• Simplified summary for FAL Afrikaans learners
• WHAT WE LEARN FROM "KRISIS"
• STUDY CHECKLIST
, Afrikaans/English
1.
Dis hier waar ons twee skei – jy, Hart, en ek,
Here is where we two must part – you, Heart, and I,
2.
albei tot afskeid so onvoorbereid.
both to parting so unprepared.
3.
Die weg was lieflik waarlangs jy gelei’t
The way was lovely along which you led,
4.
maar dis verby, al staar jy terug.
but it is over, even though you stare back.
5.
die pad langs klowe, afgrond en moeras.
the path along gorges, abyss and swamp.
6.
Voortvarend en ʼn lafaard soos altyd,
Rash and a coward as always,
7.
en nooit in staat tot enige besluit,
and never able to make any decision,
8.
en siek daarby, is jy nou net ʼn las.
and sick besides, you are now just a burden.
9.
Jy was die gas en gasheer by die fees,
You were the guest and host at the feast,
10.
die seremoniemeester en die nar:
the master of ceremonies and the jester:
11.
jou dwase raad kan net die Hoof verwar,
your foolish advice can only confuse the Head,
12.
waar elke tree die laaste tree mag wees.
where every step may be the last step.
By Shani Morris
Afrikaans Tutor & Children's Book Author
Perfect for Grade 12 Afrikaans First Additonal Language exams.
Includes the following:
• The poem text
• Form analysis (Italian sonnet structure)
• Line-by-line breakdown
• Theme and symbolism
• Literary devices
• Practice questions with answers
• Simplified summary for FAL Afrikaans learners
• WHAT WE LEARN FROM "KRISIS"
• STUDY CHECKLIST
, Afrikaans/English
1.
Dis hier waar ons twee skei – jy, Hart, en ek,
Here is where we two must part – you, Heart, and I,
2.
albei tot afskeid so onvoorbereid.
both to parting so unprepared.
3.
Die weg was lieflik waarlangs jy gelei’t
The way was lovely along which you led,
4.
maar dis verby, al staar jy terug.
but it is over, even though you stare back.
5.
die pad langs klowe, afgrond en moeras.
the path along gorges, abyss and swamp.
6.
Voortvarend en ʼn lafaard soos altyd,
Rash and a coward as always,
7.
en nooit in staat tot enige besluit,
and never able to make any decision,
8.
en siek daarby, is jy nou net ʼn las.
and sick besides, you are now just a burden.
9.
Jy was die gas en gasheer by die fees,
You were the guest and host at the feast,
10.
die seremoniemeester en die nar:
the master of ceremonies and the jester:
11.
jou dwase raad kan net die Hoof verwar,
your foolish advice can only confuse the Head,
12.
waar elke tree die laaste tree mag wees.
where every step may be the last step.
