Arthur Rehbein (pseudonym
Atz vom Rhyn)—In Memory 1867-1952—Germany
(shared and authorized for individual monthly
publication by Gert Knop—a Whispers’ contributor since 2013. Arthur was one of Gert's grandfather's brothers.)
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Frühling (German)—Original poem by Arthur Rehbein
O wunderschöner Maientag,
den nie ich im Leben vergessen mag!
O Sonnengold und Lenzens Lust,
O würziger, kräftiger Tannenwaldduft!
An meiner Seite die lieblichste Maid -
O Frühlingszeit, Maienpracht, Seligkeit
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Spring (English)—Translation by Gert Knop
O beautiful May day,
that I'll never forget in life!
O sun's gold and springtime's delight,
O flavoursome, strong pine forest scent!
By my side the loveliest maiden -
O Springtime, May splendor, bliss
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Primavera (Spanish)—Translation
by Gert Knop
Oh hermoso día de
mayo,
¡que nunca olvidaré
en la vida!
O el oro del sol y
el deleite de la primavera,
O sabroso, fuerte
olor a bosque de pinos!
A mi lado la
doncella más adorable
O primavera,
esplendor de mayo, felicidad
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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.
what a lovely poem - as always, beautiful to see poetry in other languages. It's just past midnight here, so happy birthday, my dear friend
ReplyDeleteDear Gert,
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what Spring is about, the poem is like a song, very cheerful. Thank you for sharing your ancestors poem and the translations.
Love,
Inge
Another blessed translation poem, Gert. I enjoyed it. Thank you so much for sharing these with us. Continued blessings!
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I enjoyed reading this Gert,
ReplyDeleteEven the part that goes beyond my language understanding.
Knight Writer