Arthur Rehbein (pseudonym Atz vom Rhyn)—In Memory 1867-1952—Germany

Spring Rejoice

Spring sun – and nature

bloomed in the morning light,

And evening dew still rested

On the grass, fracturing rays.

Laughing, colourful flowering May

And early summer's resplendence -

Will come yet and not ended,

Not even died away in dreams

There is no time for woefulness,

Nice hours rest like a saved treasure

In deepest bottom of the heart.

Gracious are the memories

- The mouth may not be silent -

Forever young, yes, forever young,

Remaining our own

(English Translation by Gert Knop)

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Frühlingsfreude

Frühlingssonne – die Natur

erblüht im Morgenlicht.

Und sich der Abendtau

noch auf dem Gras

die Strahlen bricht.

Lachend bunter Blütenmai

und frühen Sommers Prangen -

das kommt erst noch, ist nicht vorbei,

auch nicht im Traum vergangen.

Und auch für Wehmut ist kein Platz;

die schönen Stunden

ruh'n wie ein gesparter Schatz

im tiefen Herzens Grunde,

Freundlich auch die Erinnerung

- Da mag der Mund nicht schweigen -

Ewig jung, ja ewig jung

Bleibt sie unser Eigen

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Arthur Rehbein, also known under his pseudonym Atz vom Rhyn, was one of Gert Knop’s grandfather's brothers. He was born on October 26, 1867 in Remscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and died on February 29, 1952 in Berlin, Germany. His son Max H. Rehbei was a journalist, TV-editor and producer for the NDR (North German Radio).

Arthur Rehbein was a journalist and author. He did extensive travels around the world and published many books including three volumes of poetry.

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(shared and authorized for publication by Gert Knop—a Whispers’ contributor since 2013)