The winning Ocean Basket poem

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Ocean Basket Mall of the North decided to host a competition with a difference.
Entrants can send in a short poem (four stanzas) dedicated to someone they love. The best poems will be chosen to be published in the next four editions of Review Weekend.
The best poems will win wonderful prizes.

• The winner of this unique competition will be treated to a romantic evening at 61 On Ireland Guest House in one of their standard queen suites. This prize includes breakfast for two adults, a bottle of bubbly and a romantic turndown. Subject to availability. 61 On Ireland Guest House is offering a wonderful package for all of those who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
• The second prize is an Aphrodite Platter for two with a bottle of house white or red wine at Ocean Basket Mall of the North. Enjoy your romantic evening and enjoy our hospitality.
• The third prize is a bouquet of flowers from Marlo Farms, for all your flowering needs.
Get writing and send those poems to maretha@nmgroup.co.za.

This week Su-Ann Koch entered the winning poem, an ode in Afrikaans to her husband, Christo.

Gedig Aan My Liewe Man, Christo Koch
Jy is die rede vir my om te lewe
Jy’s my kombers in die nag
Jy laat my glimlag in die dag
Jy’s die suiker in my koffee
Jy’s die botter op my Ocean basket broodtjie
Jy’s die beste nog ooit
Ek kan net nie sonder jou nie
Jy’s die liefde van my lewe
Jy’t my hart gesteel al 10 jaar terug
Eks oneindig lief vir jou.
Su-Ann Koch