Whispering Hope - An Anthology of Verse is a collection of poems written mainly by residents of Africa. This anthology is one of several books by Whisper from the Heart Poetry Club, the poets and artists from South Africa and supports around the globe to express themselves with freedom and public trust. Founded by Stan Almendro and operated by Stan's Daughter, Giselle Visser, this club is working to build a stronger economy and appreciation for the literary talentpresented in their books.
The reader will discover poets of all ages, from adults to young scientists. These poets are really winners of various competitions of the club was host in 2005. While some of the poets have multiple entries, others have only poems in the 222-page paperback. The reader will note that a few poems in the Afrikaan language.
The seal includes a sincere heart felt moments in life, children, the joys of childbirth, the pain of grief, learning from mistakesEffects of the disease and the power of hope. There are also a few religious and patriotic songs in Whispering Hope and presented.
Rather than attempting to describe the enormous diversity and interesting pieces in the book, let me give you some excerpts from some of my favorite pieces:
Denial of Sumari Harmse is a poem about a legacy and complacency in life.
"... Trapped in a world in which people see
Only what they want
We are blind
And do not wantsee the truth ... "
"... A shrewd, blindfolded, showing that
What I do not want to see
Thundering eyes
And bloody hands ... "
Maria Grech Ganado's Cracked canvas tells a story, by the people around us fear:
"... The time has come when you are tracing the footsteps
What is your body, like patches sewn leather cross
Once your meat, now only a metaphor for the mind
You're just a cracked screen for the sketches
Hands around you, a role forreligious
A parchment, where cartographers table their cards ... "
Annette Hunter's poem, by night, shows the strength in the face of adversity one through the power of love in those around us.
"... Although, if it seems to be no hope
If distress and failure to include any day
It is this that really keep our hearts
This with no reflection and no fear
They throw themselves around us
They protect us with her mantle of love
ThanShield of a warrior ... "
I was really moved by the images in "Goodbye Yellow Sky by Daniel Wilkens --
"... The past Schreier and storytellers, grabbed the money
Selling Penny perversions
Peek into dance fan box Fantasy
Lurid lechers, grinning wretches
Hands out, reaching, reaching
Determined batting it away ... "
Superficial Nozuku Mtshali's poem, is one of my favorites. It paints a vivid scene of a married couple, who get all the things that society to doshown for her, but her life is not real and that is why the couple is in decay.
"... Together, they produce clones unhappy
For the perfect family picture ... "
"... She attends tea parties
Passing to shallow compliments
And returns false smile
To rebel in-between bites
Imported tea. "
P. Miller 's poem Ravaged is simply breathtaking with tense emotion and clarity. And finally, this is a poem, which is untitled yet stunningwithout a name ... This poem by Chris Fick van Niekerk is a glimpse of how AIDS affects young people.
I'm really impressed with the quality of the work presented in Whispering Hope - An Anthology of Verse. The poets are very proud of their work, as some of the best poems I will read in a few years.
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