Wilma Neels Poet Acrostic

South Africa

She has taken her place on the Southern tip of Africa
Out of slavery and wars 
United in the fight, against apartheid
The lady still thrived 
Heading for an ordained disaster, if she listened to the skeptics

Again she rose and amazed the world
Flauntingly hosted the soccer world cup,
Revered for her tenacity with her rainbow nation in tow
In fighting spirit,
Continually using sport as a uniting force 
And not disillusioned about the continual battle against poverty and strife

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Sara Kendrick July 27, 2010 at 6:29 AM Great write about the person and the place ..Sara

Sidney Hall Mad Poet July 26, 2010 at 5:03 PM I like this one. Makes me miss home. the soil is rich and fertile. Mmmmm can smell the fresh air by the sea side, a nice Brai with Boerworst and pup, slurp.

Raj Nandy July 26, 2010 at 7:22 AM A GREAT POEM WILMA ! VERY FEW POETS THINK ABOUT WRITING ON AFRICA , - THE COUNTRY WHICH WAS THE CRADEL OF JAZZ MUSIC ! Thanks , - Raj

Poet Destroyer A July 25, 2010 at 9:05 AM S.Afraica, sounds to be very amusing. Nice that you mentioned the CUP as well. Enjoyed your poem,..p.d

Earle Brown July 24, 2010 at 1:31 PM I love the write - Meaningful.

Marie Harrison July 23, 2010 at 8:49 PM What an amazing poem. I enjoyed reading this poem.

Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 23, 2010 at 5:01 PM hmmm if I were in South Africa-- then I have been a good girl, sleeping early at about 930pm hahaha-- sleeping before midnight was so out the window!! & uh-oh!!! lemme see how your friend's wife translated my poem-- I hope I didn't flunk that-- haha my title I'm not sure if I even translated it right lol golly--;) Good Morning btw!! -- nikko :)

James Fraser July 23, 2010 at 12:54 PM ((((((( applause ))))))) Mandela Day and many days to see, this country we call South Africa, it's people will future see. Listen to my words, for apartheid is in your past, colours matter not - because your future is now you're cast. Equality must strive, for your tomorrows and beyond. This is the mantle, when neighbours unite, respond >> James,xx

Andrea Dietrich July 23, 2010 at 12:23 PM Hey this is great. ARe you there in South Africa?(my memory is so bad) Is this for that Applaud contest? If so, I hope you win. LUv, Andrea

Gert W. Knop July 23, 2010 at 8:04 AM So well written, Wilma!!! I believe always in the good spirit and SA has the great chance to become a great nation. Have a look at my other pics on facebook! There are many of Prague (Czech Rep.) and Weimar (Thuringia)....Have a wonderful weekend!...LOL

Carol Sunshine Brown July 23, 2010 at 7:21 AM I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Wilma. I will be away for the weekend and will be back to read Monday. May you have a wonderful weekend filled with love and inspiration. Love, Carol

Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 23, 2010 at 6:21 AM ahahaha just read your comments-- gee I'm not sure if I'm gonna sleep early--though I have been good & slept before midnight for 2 days now-- lemme see if I'm gonna stick to that tonight haha I doubt it though? & I'm thinking FUEL--- & lol, no fair--"Siren Diaries"-- are you firing me?? That's a cool title! I bet it'd be a runaway hit, fare better than the Princess diaries!!

Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 23, 2010 at 6:18 AM And Bravo for South Africa indeed, Wilma! She sure has weathered many a storm, huh? And how fitting-- rainbow nation indeed! Hope you're having a good day-- :) haha still stuck here at the Soup though ;) ttyl-- nikko :)