Poem Anthology

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The AVBOB Poetry Anthology: I Wish I’d Said



I Wish I'd Said, the print anthology that captures the essence of the annual AVBOB Poetry Competition, is available in six collectible volumes, which, together, contain hundreds of original poems in all 11 of our mother tongues. What better way to learn to write a winning poem? It is through reading the works of other poets that we make our own journey from beginner… to master.

Order the highly collectible Volume 6 of I Wish I'd Said now. SMS the word 'POEM' to 48423 (at a standard cost of R1.50 per SMS) to have it posted to you at a total cost of R240. You can also order yours by e-mailing Tertia on tertia@naledi.co.za or find it on the shelves of most good book stores.

Click to download: PDF info sheet for ‘Volume 6’ of I Wish I’d Said


Poem title: Autumn Ballad
The autumn leaves have fallen, frost covers the forest floor. The harvesters have done their job, wine cellars are filled to the core. The forest whis...

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Poem title: Essence of Spring
The day opens her mouth wide full of surprises, gathers clouds in her cosmic laundry basket, pegging the sky to the flight of birds. Seagulls dip and ...

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