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Thanks to all those who have taken the time to drop me an email to say hi or to give me feedback about the website. Your constructive comments and encouragement are much appreciated! For those who have yet to do so, I invite you to email me and let me know what you think. I post a selection of comments on this page. If you wish to give feedback but not to have it posted, or if you wish to remain anonymous, just mention it in your email me.

Recent Comments

Alta Guess: Your poem made such an impression on me, well done on writing a poem that symbolized the hart and soul of many Africans. A friend from Bloemfontein send me your poem…so it’s been appreciated by quite a few people. I just felt that if we all could feel like that how great Africa will be…

John Muthiora: I am a teacher of English in Strathmore School Nairobi Kenya. I came across your poems and was greatly inspired by their depth and relevance. I am currently in writing an English course book for Form Two students and would greatly appreciate if you could allow me to use the two poems quoted above in the book.

Lauren: I am writing to you because I really enjoy your love poems. I would like to purchase a simple text ad on this page for a trusted online dating company. Let me know if you are interested and we can get into more detail.

Margi McAlpine: I asked permission from you a couple of years ago to use some of your poetry on my website and at my angel workshops. You very graciously agreed and I have used “I am an African” whenever I do the Healing of Africa. I have also introduced your poetry to the Master Teachers when I attended their conference in Findhorn last year and the teachers reunion in Salisbury in the UK last year. The response to it is always amazing! One of the CD’s I am doing is “The Healing of Africa”. I would like to include the poem “I am an African” on the CD. Of course you would be credited and I would also put your website on the CD cover. Would you be happy for me to do that?

Melanie Mühlbauer: I write a skilled work at school about South Africa and I would like to have the poem "From Whence We Come" as part of my introduction.

Tanya Keyzer: Poems: Ek dink dit is brilliant.

R. Tierney: I am doing a poetry project on the theme of nature. I thought the poem 'Winter Storm' was lovely

Cecilia Crowson: I am visiting South Africa for the first time ever in January and wanted to read around the subject particularly poetry and literature so came upon you entirely by chance, so there you are now up there with Coetzee and Lessing and Brink. Have enjoyed browsing.

Johan Genade: I was browsing on the net and read you resume - just one question: where do you find the time? Maybe another question : what do you do for fun?? [WV: I always try to remind myself that it’s about rhythm, not balance. So sometimes I pull out all the stops; other times, I’m quite unproductive. For fun? I like theatre, concerts, movies, walking in nature, watching quiz shows, reading, and writing poetry.]

Sibusiso Mbili: I love your work Sir. I am a B.Ed student at the University of KwaZulu Natal Pine Town Campus. I am doing Drama as my second major. I was reading your poems and I saw the poem title I am an African. I would like to recite it in front of the Drama students during my Practical exams. I was wondering if you could tell me the true meaning of this poem and what inspired you write this poem.

Chrissy: I am about to make a video on Africa and I was wondering if I could use a couple of your poems in it?

Sindy Makhaza: I Love You Mom is the best poem I've ever read. For us who are still lucky to have our Moms, we should really appreciate and thank them in every way we can. They did give us life. Thank you Wayne for such inspirational words.

Theodore the French man: Your website is very very interesting, I read your beautiful poem I am an African, I am not an English speaking person but I think I can appreciate with pleasure. I think, I hope, there are reasons to hope for South Africa and the rest of the continent.

Miss Angeh: One of the poems you wrote titled Grief, helped me through a lot of difficult times. In the recent events of people dear to me losing loved ones, I shared your poem with them. To see a loved one torn from death is a sad sight to see, so thank you for making it feel as if we aren't alone through difficult times.

Leona Kemraj: I stumbled onto your poetry by chance. But here I am reading them with total admiration. You have found a way to express yourself, something only a few experience. ... Maybe I'm just a romantic, but I really enjoyed Icarus.

Fiona: Your poetry ... is just what I needed to find today. WOW. Your words create feelings, bring back memories, and inspire me to get a move on with my own writing again. I don't know how I stumbled upon your website but it's in my list of favourites now for sure. I started writing poetry when my Dad passed away in 2002, and found it a therapeutic and creative way to express my innermost feelings. Without sounding vain, I know some of my poems are good enough to take me somewhere, and in your words I see so many reflections of my own mind patterns. KEEP WRITING!!!

Cecille Kinnear: I like the idea of love that floats. I believe that hope floats. Have these poems been published? [WV: Not yet, still looking for a good publisher]

Ester: I haven't read something as beautiful as Love in a very long time. Just by reading this "poem" made me feel whole again. If you have more please forward them to me. I have printed it onto rice paper, and going to frame it for my bedroom.

Courtney Nussbaumer: I want to thank you for posting your writings on the internet. For my Honors English class we have to give a speech on any topic we choose. I chose dignity. While looking for sources, it was hard to find good insight on dignity- I'm glad I came upon yours.

Kgothatso Sekele: Good morning! I just wanted to let you know that this poem (To Live is To Create) is really beautiful. Not to mention that it’s short & sweet, straight to the point. I also love the lay out of it. It really is true - I also believe that to live is to create.

Jules: WOW! Another powerful poem, Wayne! Any chance I could forward If This is War it to all my friends and relatives and hope that they can spread the message, eh!?

Richie Cloete: I've just finished reading some of your poems ... I'm currently studying acting, and you've been an amazing inspiration to me so far. I have performed one of your poems in class, called I am an African

César López: I am a senior student at Puerto Rico and I chose your poem titled I am an African to analyze it in front of my English AP class. I am sending to you my analysis and my personal feedback on the poem in order for you to take it into consideration and inspire you to continue writing and creating beauty through poetry. Most of my classmates were impressed with your ability of expressing your national identity with such beautiful imagery. I am very glad I have this chance to send you my opinion and congratulate you on your excellent work.

Louise Coetzee: Thank you for the beautiful poetry. Maybe you just saved my life today.

Catherine Gargan: As a poetry enthusiast myself, I came across your site today and thought it could make a super programme for our programme on Summit TV entitled 'Business of the Arts'. Please can you let me know as I think it would make for fantastic viewing for our business audience!

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