THE INTUITIVE VOICE OF A POET

THE BOOKSHELF

With Kgang Abel Motheane

Book: The Intuitive Voice of a Poet
Author: Saint George Vis
Publisher: Eclectic Writers Club

This book contains a collection of poems written by Vis when he was still a very young writer. Indeed Vis has now published many books including the acclaimed Indaba with Free State writers last year. His first book was First things first.

It is remarkable that so many poets have emerged and continue to do so from the townships of the Free State. It must be admitted that there is a bias towards the metropolis like Bloemfontein, Mangaung in general; but we can be sure that many poets are in all the nooks and crannies of the province. Quite a number of them have published books of poems over the years.

Such published (book) poets apart from Mr Vis include Lebohang Thaisi, Leslie Tlhabanelo, Tiisetso Makhele, Qoopane, Tiisetso M Thiba, Richard “Skietreker” Seape, Job Mzamo, yours truly (Ntate Motheane) among others. Other established poets set to publish their books of poetry anytime from now include Charmaine Mrwebi, Neo Mvubu, Jah Rose, “Magic” Khotseng, and Icebound Serame.

Vis is described in his book of poems as “a thinker and philosopher” Despite his youth when he first published the book, “he did not allow his rather privileged background to spoil him or affect his writing career”

I went through all the poems and the following impressed me most: Perseverance, Never Say Pain, O Bolaji (Tribute to a great writer) etc. Vis must be commended for his range and diction.

Indeed this book of poems will further enhance the author’s reputation as he covers a wide range of topics. The sky seems to be the limit for him after publishing so many books whilst still quite young.
* Reproduced by kind permission of Free State News