Aandeelhouer - Alta Marincowitz
En die jongeheer?
Gaan hy ook eendag in sy pa se
voetspore volg? No ways Meneer my
interestis nie infinance ek
rate nie baie hoog woorde
soos inflasie resessie aandele die
beurs dra ek in my sak ek
investmy tyd en energy in
sport my muscles is my
bates dit het
effekte op die girls laat
hulle bloeddruk opwaarts neig
my risiko’s is matig vir stewige
lopies kyk ek krieket
en anyway who cares wat die
prys
is van koring en mielies en
sonneblom
, Aandeelhouer - The title means “Shareholder” and compares life choices to
financial investments, showing the poem’s focus on personal
priorities versus money.
En die jongeheer? - The line shows that someone is asking about the young man,
using a formal tone.
- The phrase “jongeheer” is polite and old-fashioned, suggesting
that the speaker is likely an older person or a teacher,
someone with authority or respect for social titles.
- The use of formal language contrasts with the casual, modern
voice of the young man later in the poem, highlighting the
gap between the expectations of the older generation and the
young man’s own priorities.
- It sets up the idea that the young man is being questioned
about his future or his role in following family or societal
traditions.
And the young man?
Gaan hy ook eendag in sy - This line asks whether the young man will one day follow in
his father’s footsteps.
pa se voetspore volg?
- It shows that there is an expectation for him to continue the
family tradition, likely in finance or business.
- The question is open and slightly doubtful, suggesting that the
speaker or the poet is not sure if he wants to take the same
path.
- It also sets up a contrast between the father’s world of
Will he one day follow in his responsibility and the young man’s own interests, hinting at
father’s footsteps too? tension between expectation and personal choice.
No ways Meneermy - In the line the speaker shows a strong, almost shocked
reaction, clearly refusing the idea being suggested.
- The phrase “No ways” is very informal and conversational,
giving the tone a casual, youthful feel.
- Using “Meneer” adds respect, even though the speaker is
firmly rejecting the notion.
- This mix of informal language with a polite address highlights
the speaker’s confidence and independence while still
No way, sir, not me
acknowledging authority..
interest is nie in finance - The line shows the speaker’s attitude toward money and
ek finance.
- In simple English, it means “I am not interested in finance.”
En die jongeheer?
Gaan hy ook eendag in sy pa se
voetspore volg? No ways Meneer my
interestis nie infinance ek
rate nie baie hoog woorde
soos inflasie resessie aandele die
beurs dra ek in my sak ek
investmy tyd en energy in
sport my muscles is my
bates dit het
effekte op die girls laat
hulle bloeddruk opwaarts neig
my risiko’s is matig vir stewige
lopies kyk ek krieket
en anyway who cares wat die
prys
is van koring en mielies en
sonneblom
, Aandeelhouer - The title means “Shareholder” and compares life choices to
financial investments, showing the poem’s focus on personal
priorities versus money.
En die jongeheer? - The line shows that someone is asking about the young man,
using a formal tone.
- The phrase “jongeheer” is polite and old-fashioned, suggesting
that the speaker is likely an older person or a teacher,
someone with authority or respect for social titles.
- The use of formal language contrasts with the casual, modern
voice of the young man later in the poem, highlighting the
gap between the expectations of the older generation and the
young man’s own priorities.
- It sets up the idea that the young man is being questioned
about his future or his role in following family or societal
traditions.
And the young man?
Gaan hy ook eendag in sy - This line asks whether the young man will one day follow in
his father’s footsteps.
pa se voetspore volg?
- It shows that there is an expectation for him to continue the
family tradition, likely in finance or business.
- The question is open and slightly doubtful, suggesting that the
speaker or the poet is not sure if he wants to take the same
path.
- It also sets up a contrast between the father’s world of
Will he one day follow in his responsibility and the young man’s own interests, hinting at
father’s footsteps too? tension between expectation and personal choice.
No ways Meneermy - In the line the speaker shows a strong, almost shocked
reaction, clearly refusing the idea being suggested.
- The phrase “No ways” is very informal and conversational,
giving the tone a casual, youthful feel.
- Using “Meneer” adds respect, even though the speaker is
firmly rejecting the notion.
- This mix of informal language with a polite address highlights
the speaker’s confidence and independence while still
No way, sir, not me
acknowledging authority..
interest is nie in finance - The line shows the speaker’s attitude toward money and
ek finance.
- In simple English, it means “I am not interested in finance.”
