Wilma Neels Poet Acrostic

'youth Day'

Y - yesterday, we had this bright future
O - owned by us
U - under African Skies
T - they promised us the world, in
H - hindsight it was never theirs to promise

D - daily grace are attained from God
A - and that is the only surety in a world where 
Y - young people are still being used as pawns

In South Africa, we celebrate Youth Day every year on 16 June.  It commemorates a pivotal point in our history 16 June 1976 in the fight against apartheid.




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Lillie Williams November 29, 2012 at 6:55 PM Wilma, this is a great and excellent piece of work. Awesome job! :-)

Willem Pietersen October 8, 2012 at 1:36 PM well written my sister...

Sherese Gooden July 15, 2012 at 10:49 PM Wilma, Greetings from Jamaica. Sound message.

Robert A. Dufresne June 22, 2012 at 5:43 AM It was never theirs to give! Exactly and that is why so many promises go unfulfilled. The pseudo givers boldly promise to give what is not theirs to give in a self absorbed attempt to get what they themsleves want by fooling those who hear it into believing it can be done. .I hate it when you get me to thinking so early in the morning Wilma! My poor little brain! love your poem though,

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 20, 2012 at 11:43 AM No worries please, Missy! Me too I only had today to fully just spend some time here ;) -- I'll catch up with you soon ok? I am glad you are able to relax after your hectic day, you deserve some R&R-- me too better sleep in a bit I have a headache now.... mwahugs!! :D and heehee glad to make you smile :)

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 17, 2012 at 3:42 AM What a very meaningful acrostic this is, Missy! It really is sad how the youth can be used by pawns-- and thank you for sharing this historic day in SA with us-- This is a very fitting tribute you've written here-- mwahugs!! I hope your weekend is good and do hug your dad A Happy Father's Day for me please! Thanks!

Andrea Dietrich June 17, 2012 at 12:04 AM Wonderful message, Wilma. And it is so sad about the youth used as pawns. Thanks for telling us about this for June 16th.

Ronny Madonsela June 16, 2012 at 9:39 AM excellent tribute wilma. 2day is youth day and u relighted my passion for the special day.*smiles* ron

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 15, 2012 at 1:56 PM remarkable lines of a dynamic culure Wilma luv.. God is the only surety in all things.. very excellent read luv.. hope u are doing well.. we are at beach for Summer now..

Kash Poet June 15, 2012 at 12:09 PM A beautiful tribute here Wilma.Love it.Thanks for your inspiring words at my page.

Pace Ink-U-Script June 15, 2012 at 11:15 AM Loovely poem written here Wilma!! Beautiful!!! hugs

Nette Onclaud June 15, 2012 at 11:07 AM touching me no end, wilms... dreams don't die and the new generation has much to live for--- freedom is a birthright... wow!.;) huggs!

Anne-Lise Andresen June 15, 2012 at 9:45 AM "Youth Day"...It`s nice that we can learn something new by reading poems. Like it - well done Wilma. - Have a beautiful weekend. - oxox love Anne-Lise