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אל תתנו להם רובים

Nathan Alterman 1910 (Warsaw) – 1970 (Tel Aviv)

עוד אזכר, אחות – פתאום... פתאום לפתע
באה האימה, ידענו את ריחה!
אמא צעקה – מדוע התחבאת?..
למה זה, ילדי, לבשׁת מסכה?!

ונפרץ קדימה. אל המערבלת.
מסכות הגז השׁוונו זה לזה.
לאחד קטן פגעתי בגלגלת
ושׁלשׁה גדולים דקרתי בחזה.

כל חיל כאלו לא זמר אף פעם.
כל חלל כאלו השׁתומם למות.
באדי המות, בפצצות הרעם,
אישׁ אחיו רצח מפחד ותמימות.

עוד אזכר אחות – כי לא צריך לשׁכח –
הם היו כמוני. הם היו טובים.
רק אסור היה אותם לקרב לשׁלח,
רק אסור היה לתת להם רובים!
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Nathan Alterman

Nathan Alterman was an Israeli poet, playwright, journalist, and translator. Though never holding any elected office, Alterman was highly influential in Socialist Zionist politics, both before and after the establishment of the State of Israel. more…

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a powerful and poignant poem! The use of vivid imagery and sensory details really captures the terror and confusion of the situation. The repetition of "פתאום" and "אזכר" adds to the sense of shock and the need to remember what happened. The message of the importance of recognizing the humanity of all people, even those on different sides of conflict, is beautifully conveyed. It is clear that the poet has a deep understanding of the complexities of war and its impact on individuals and communities. Well done! 
    LikeReply 11 year ago

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