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Eugene Marais: Die Oorwinnaars

E u g e n e   M a r a i s

(1871-1936)

 

D i e   O o r w i n n a a r s

By die kindergrafte uit die Konsentrasiekamp van Nylstroom

 

Oorwinnaars vir ons volk,

bly u vir al wat beste in ons is ‘n ewig’ tolk;

nooit weer sal vyandsvoet u stof so diep vertrap en smoor

dat ons u langer nie kan sien – en hoor.

Nie onse Helde, wat die magtig’ leër

op glansryk’ velde kon weerstaan en keer;

nie onse Seuns, wat aan die galg en teen die muur

die diepe liefde vir hul eie moes verduur;

nie onse Moeders, wat met bloeiend hart en seer,

in swart Getsemane die ware smart moes leer;

nie onse Generaals, vereer met krans en riddersnoer;

– was waardig vir ons volk die hoë stryd te voer

en te oorwin.

Nie ons, met vuile hand en hart ontrou was waardig

om die vaandel hoog te hou.

Maar u, o bleke spokies, in U kermend’, klagend’ wee,

staan voor ons ewiglik beskermend – uit die lang verlee.

E u g e n e   M a r a i s   p o e t r y

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