Funerailles. (Translation And Original) . Comments
Ils ont enleve la robe de lin du corps de la terre
Decouvrant ces membres-la et ces cuisses foux et timides
Pas de l'amour, mais afin de
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Yes the crooked tree with bark is a visual image for the old woman at the tangi-stooped with age. You make a good comment.
They took off the linen dress from the body of the earth discovering limbs. In order to see a thing the twisted tree is motivated. At the funeral of his daughter emotion flew. A brilliant poem is excellently penned and translated 10
Thank you my friend. The crooked tree on the cliff face is a good image for the old woman at the tangi.I did not put that originally. You are right-there is considerable emotion (grief) at a tangi. Especially an old woman grieving for her daughter.
Thanks for your assessment my friend. Grief is a very strong emotion, I found. The twisted tree on the cliff face is an image for the old woman at the tangi-visually similar. I like this poem too.
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This is heart rending on both levels of interpretation. It also provides a peep into tangi i.e. Maori funeral rights. Thanks for sharing.
Yes the tangi is a traditional funeral rite with Maori. Usually they are held at a whare (meeting house) and may last several days. It shows great respect for the deceased. You might like to compare it with funerals in India. I do know something about these. Thanks.
You make a very good assessment of 'Tangi'. Thanks.I particularly like the last line, 'What will outlast the asphalt and the towns'.