Write words of comfort and win big

Can you write words of comfort to those who have lost loved ones?

The annual Avbob Poetry Competition is back and, once again, South Africans from all walks of life are called on to submit their finest words of love, hope, courage and consolation.

Participants can enter poems on the themes of love, death, birth and hope, as well as explore the new category ‘new beginnings’.

This prestigious contest invites poets to submit their original work in any of South Africa’s 11 official written languages.

The strongest entries in each language category will be published in the online Avbob Poetry Library, earning the poet a R300 publication fee.

First-place winners in each language category will receive a grand prize of R12 500. This includes R10 000 in cash, a R2 500 book voucher, and the sought-after Avbob Poetry Trophy.

“The addition of this theme reflects Avbob’s commitment to celebrating life’s transformative moments and helping people live better, more fulfilled lives.

“Poets are invited to explore the exhilarating possibilities of fresh starts and the profound joy of embarking on new chapters. As we embrace a forward-thinking vision, we encourage poets of all backgrounds to share their stories of hope and resilience, even in the face of adversity,” said Avbob CEO Carl van der Riet.

Register and read the rules and editorial guidelines at www.avbobpoetry.co.za

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