कविता विश्लेषण

Bearer

मूल कविता

Bare of everything but particulars Is a Bantu The language of a people in Southern Africa He seeks to proceed from here to there Please pass him on Subject to these particulars He lives Subject to the provisions of the Urban Natives Act of 1925 Amended often To update it to his sophistication Subject to the provisions of the said Act He may roam freely within a prescribed area Free only from the anxiety of conscription In terms of the Abolition of Passes Act A latter day amendment In keeping with the moon-age naming Bearer’s designation is Reference number 417181 And (he) acquires a niche in the said area As a temporary sojourner To which he must betake himself At all times When his services are dispensed with for the day As a permanent measure of law and order Please note The remains of R/N 417181 Will be laid to rest in peace On a plot Set aside for Methodist Xhosas A measure also adopted At the express request of the Bantu In anticipation of any faction fight Before the Day of Judgement.

अनुवाद

Stripped of everything except specific details Is a member of the Bantu people Referring to the language of a group in Southern Africa He wants to move from this place to another Please help him continue on his way Bound by these specific details He exists Bound by the rules of the Urban Natives Act of 1925 Frequently updated To reflect his level of education Bound by the rules of this Act He can move freely within a designated area Only free from the fear of being drafted According to the Abolition of Passes Act A recent change Aligned with modern naming conventions Bearer is identified by Reference number 417181 And he finds a place in this area As a temporary resident To which he must return At all times When he is not working for the day As a permanent rule for order and control Please take note The remains of R/N 417181 Will be buried peacefully In a designated area Reserved for Methodist Xhosas A decision also made At the specific request of the Bantu people In preparation for any potential conflict Before the final judgement day.