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Janet Musto: I just love your website! I am doing a short trip to India end of October to attend an international conference of Lady Amateur Radio Operators from all over the world and was looking for a poem to present at the cultural evening. I came across your poem, I Know A Place In Africa and it is just stunning! I would really like your permission to recite it as it truly describes my love for South Africa. The words of the poem bring alive the many beautiful and unique qualities of this wonderful continent that I am blessed to be born of. I am hoping to host such a conference in South Africa in the year 2010 and I believe that the words of your poem will touch the hearts of all present as it has touched mine.

Allan Duke: I am producing a brochure folder to house our 5 star African Pride Hotels, Lodges and Country House marketing brochures. I would like to use the last verse of the poem I am an African on the inside front cover.

Anne Chiwara: Just wanted to comment on your poem I am an African. i love this poem and it makes feel comfortable in my own skin not because i didn't feel comfortable. It also make me feel so proud of being who i am being African.

Ola Aluko: I spend hours going through your beautiful poems, all your poems about Africa as tell your love to that great continent. In fact you are very brilliant writer, and someone that close to nature, adventurous and very spiritual too. Many of poems touch my heart. As African who live outside Africa, your poem means a lot to me. For a long time, never i come across, so beautiful poem about Africa. You inspire me Mr wayne.

Martin Leeuwner: I saw this poem on BOERSEUN.com and would like to post it on my blog too. I am an ex pat living in Arizona USA. Loved it!

Thomas Chapman: Can your art be purchased? If so, where, how, and how much. Thanks! [WV: Thanks for your interest. Most of my art I have done for family and friends. If you are interested in purchasing a print from the electronic scan of anything I’ve done, I’m sure we could come to some arrangement.]

Jessica Dube: My name is Jessica and I really love your poetry. I will be participating in Miss Africa Leeds Pageant and as my talent I will be presenting one of your poems ' Swahili Spice' I may not present it as well as your right them but I will do my best. Keep on writing because I love to read them. [WV: I'm honoured! Good luck!]

Johann Beukes: I found the link to your website from another blog who posted your poem, "I am an African". I would like to request permission to include it in a post on my blog. I pose a question on my blog about being a White African American, and I think your poem really sums up how I feel about the quesion I pose. You describe my feelings much better than I can.

Grace Halpin: I am a South African in New York and have been here for 5 years. Found your site thru some browsing and I am so glad I did! Your writings and work is phenomenal. I am thoroughly taken by your talents. I just finished reading your Invisible poem... and I have to say...it's absolutely brilliant. Kudos. Your artwork is great! Keep up the good job!!

Ejiro Osilama: In my research, I came across your webpage and a few poems that I absolutely love. I wanted to ask your permission to borrow them for my webpage [WV: Sure, not problem]

Ianthe Norton: I am a South African teacher living and working in China. I've been here for 18 months now and often have moments of extreme homesickness..... During one of these moments I was surfing the web, and came across your site, and your poem, I Know A Place In Africa. It captured everything that I feel for my country and brought tears to my eyes. It is so beautiful and I would love to share this with my Chinese students and fellow teachers, and would like to know if it would be possible to publish this on my site, obviously including your name and copyright symbol and a link back to your site. By the way, this was not the only poem which I thought was truly wonderful - you have a wonderful gift. [WV: Thank you and by all means share the poem].

Kimberly: Though I visit your web page often, I never tire of reading your poetry or seeing your paintings. Such talent that spans different media is so rare these days. However, I have been most interested in your sketches lately. The one of Bobby in particular. You never cease to amaze me, and please never do!

Valerie: Love your poetry - it's my kind of poetry, not slushy, sentimental, but thoughtful, philosophical, observational, meaningful. Disappointed that - as far as I can see - you haven't published any poetry books. Realise this can be difficult as most books of this nature are self-published which isn't an easy option. That's all I wanted to say really and keep up the good work with your poetry.

Elizabeth Savage: I came across your writing on Dignity…..just too beautifully written. Dignity and integrity is something very close to my heart and I try live by ... Well done, most impressive work.

Akua: Whenever I need a lift, or refreshment to the mind, I shall visit your site, for as I said, it is beautiful. Thank you for it.

Margareet Visser: I found your website inspiring!

Carla de Jager: I am involved in training at the SA Institution of Civil Engineering in Johannesburg, and am currently organising two international conferences for external clients. I am currently preparing the second announcement and came across your poem about the place in Africa. I would like to get your permission to use it on the announcement with acknowledgement. [WV: I am honoured and you are most welcome to use the poem]

Shivay Badasie: I am in year 8 in a high school in Sydney. I have chosen your poem called Friends to recite and analyse for my poetry assessment. Is there any information that you can share with me on what inspired you to write this poem? I think your poetry is excellent. [WV: I wrote this poem at a difficult time in my life (I had recently got divorced). This made me realise three things: a) That life is full of uncertainty, and change can happen very quickly; b) When times are tough, it is our friends that we turn to; and c) We choose our friends and we have to work on our relationships, since even close friendships can end. So the poem is basically about the value of friendship. One of the things I was trying to say in the poem is that friendship can cross all kinds of boundaries - like age, distance, race and time. Our friends are one the most precious gifts we have in this life, and we should cherish them.]

Jenny: You know, the more i look at that sketch of the cam the more I like it - I printed it out and have it in front of me, and it's so calm - i love the way you got the willow and the water. Great movement, i can almost hear the water trickling past and the splash of a perch jumping to catch a mayfly.

Irene Francesca: I just went to your webpage. Your site is really awesome. You seem to be a pretty rounded person.

Belinda Al Baluchi: I am so impressed with your website. Will give you more feedback when I have read more, but so far, love your poetry and will be sending your website address to lots of friends.

Elsa Davids: What a beautiful poem (First People). I have such a connection with these ancient wanderers. I feel it in my bones. They are our teachers. Do you have a book, or more works. Reading your words, is like hearing myself speak. Thank you so much for your sensitivity. {Alas, no poetry book ... yet - Wayne}

Quanda Graves: Beautifully written (Sanctuary). I was just reading poetry to ease my mind at work. I too, write poetry and I love all kinds and all types, poetry is the beat of my heart.

Laila: I loved this poem (Promise Me). I have read over many of your works and i love your style of writing. you are an amazing author. thank you for inspiring me with your works of art!

Alex Nganwa-Bagumah: I am an African is a very refreshing piece of work. Thank you for loving Africa.

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