| The Song of Rebellion
Sing, brothers, rebellion�s song, The freedom song of Ben-Yosef. The pain is large as a burning fire. A revengeful urge kindles in heart. There once was a homeland hero, Lofty and wonderful � it is sung. He always wore a bright smile, and so, Smiling, he dreamed, fought and was hung. The mother shall sit and cry, grieving For a precious son, a pleasant son, My Betar, sanctified in suffering, Eternal sanctification from Ben-Yosef�s blood you�ve won. Iron � the hand, determined � the brow An oath of vengeance � receive, Sha-dai, But, Ben-Yosef, the murder victim now, Carry with you the blessing of Tel-Chai. Written by Shlomo Skultzki, Puchaiv, 1938. Translated by Shifra Shomron, Caravilla site � Nitzan, 3 Elul 2005 (September 2005). home page previous next |
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