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The AVBOB Poetry Anthology: I Wish I’d Said

I Wish I'd Said, the print anthology that captures the essence of the annual AVBOB Poetry Competition, is available in six collectible volumes, which, together, contain hundreds of original poems in all 11 of our mother tongues. What better way to learn to write a winning poem? It is through reading the works of other poets that we make our own journey from beginner… to master.
Order the highly collectible Volume 6 of I Wish I'd Said now. SMS the word 'POEM' to 48423 (at a standard cost of R1.50 per SMS) to have it posted to you at a total cost of R240. You can also order yours by e-mailing Tertia on tertia@naledi.co.za or find it on the shelves of most good book stores.
Click to download: PDF info sheet for ‘Volume 6’ of I Wish I’d Said
Poem title: cheir manteia
ek wonder waarom die dermatogliewe op my palms verweer is dit van die houe wat ek uitdeel of die wat ek keerView poem
Poem title: Norho wa vuhlangi
Norho wa mina wa vuhlangi mbuya, Loko ndzi ku wu khumbu! Onge ndzi ngo tlhelela endzhaku. A wu ri nkova lowu cheletaka mikova, A wu ri nsimu leyi pha...View poem