Im Oktober 2017 veranstaltet die Geschichtenkapsel die Aktion "Weltuntergang" mit Hörgeschichten zum Thema. Andere Podcasts werden an der Aktion beteiligt und liefern eigene Beiträge
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Hi! I share random poems and stuffs mainly in German or English:) Sometimes I do explanations in Mandarin as well. Feel free to join me! Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Over Elfin, synchroniciteit en wonderen. Leuk dat je luistert!
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Selwyn Milborrow is the founder of MasterClass Writers, the home of creative talks about writing and publishing. The office is based in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. Members are from SA, US, UK & France.
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I wrote this poem on the day of Luca, my grandson’s birth. Poem for Luca Daniel Milborrow 16 August's cradle holds a treasure so dear, Luca Milborrow, a grandchild, a radiant light and clear. A great-grandchild, a fresh beginning's embrace, His life's canvas painted with Ma Eva’s smile and grace. May wisdom's gentle streams guide his way, Luca's gi…
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My granddaughter, Willow Liberty's first song recorded, 8 May 2023
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Barend van Vuuren was a poet introduced to me by his cousin, Nadan Naidoo. Barend was welcomed into my MasterClass Writers group and quickly became a popular character. He was sensitive, intelligent and a great human being. The recordings were aired by fellow poet, Don Beukes on his podcast a week after Barend's passing. I would like to pay tribute…
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Aflevering 3, verslag over de workshop Dood is niet weg ❤️
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In deze podcast deel ik met jullie de inzichten en ervaringen die ik haalde uit de workshop dood is niet weg.
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Meer over synchroniciteit, hoe dit werkt en mijn gedicht voorgedragen
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In deze podcast deel ik wat over synchroniciteit uit mijn leven en over hoe ik denk dat dit werkt. Verder deel ik aan het eind een zelfgeschreven gedicht
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#1 introductie, nummer elf en meer ✨
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In deze podcast stel ik mijzelf voor, leg ik uit over het verschil tussen voelen en voeden en praat ik ook over een dosis wonderen, synchroniciteit en de verbinding met mijn overleden zoon Elfin
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My gedig vir my Ma was opgeneem in die Afrikaans matriekvraestel. Wat ‘n eer!
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MasterClass Writer and Poet, Rozetta Whitting talks about the Christmas season.
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Bevan Boggenpoel talks about his book 'Madiba's Quotes & Anecdotes' with Prof Darryl David
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South African authors, Selwyn Milborrow and Bevan Boggenpoel released a new book Madiba’s Quotes & Anecdotes: Reflections and Conversations. It honours Nelson Mandela through his quotes, anecdotes, and commentary. The authors use Madiba’s 27 quotes to reflect on his 27 years on Robben Island and beyond. The idea for the book came about during the f…
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South African authors, Selwyn Milborrow and Bevan Boggenpoel released a new book Madiba’s Quotes & Anecdotes: Reflections and Conversations. It honours Nelson Mandela through his quotes, anecdotes, and commentary. The authors use Madiba’s 27 quotes to reflect on his 27 years on Robben Island and beyond. The idea for the book came about during the f…
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gedicht voor veerle, els, en anne-sophie onthoud je nog? weet je nog hoe we samen hand in hand uit de schoolpoort kwamen onafscheidelijke vrienden voor altijd? niet? wacht, ik weet dat je luistert ook al is de verbinding verbroken weet ik dat de pen genadig zal zijn om de keel haar stilte te breken en ‘n gedicht voor de dag vannacht in het zuiden v…
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Port Elizabeth poet and children's author, Chantal Sam Moodaley reads her poem 'Love at first fight'.
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Arthur Nortje remembered 50 years on by Selwyn Milborrow
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I would like to make a case for the repatriation of the remains of Arthur Nortje, a poet from Port Elizabeth buried in Wolvercote Cemetery, Oxford, United Kingdom. He died of a suspected barbiturate overdose on 11 December 1970. Dennis Brutus, Nortje’s mentor, claimed that he had died from an overdose of forty-five barbiturate tablets while other s…
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Introducing my new poem "Child of Africa" read by Angelique Angie Simons from Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Astonishing poetry performance! My poem was inspired by an image by German Artist, Andrea Braun.
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The fear of writing and a free-writing exercise
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I had the honour of collaborating with the talented watercolour artist, Andrea Braun from Germany on her painting of a loving elderly couple that instantly captivated me. I immediately felt a new poem 'A love so beautiful' forming at the exact moment I saw Andrea's watercolour painting. In fact, I not only saw the words of the poem forming in my he…
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A lot of people struggle to give themselves permission to be creative. It is understandable because all of us are a little bit suspicious of our own talent. And you know what? That could be the beginning or the root cause of procrastination, but that for another day. I have come to the realisation that my experience of doubting my own talent is not…
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Selwyn Milborrow shares thoughts from his Lockdown Journal - 29 July 2020.
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Day 9 - Lockdown Journal of a South African podcaster.
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Selwyn Milborrow’s Lockdown Journal.
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Day 7 - Lockdown Journal in South Africa.
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Day 6 - Lockdown Journal during the lockdown regulation in South Africa.
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Selwyn Milborrow talks about how aspiring writers tend to have self-limiting beliefs.
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Our MasterClass Writer, Chantal Moddaly, talks about identifying challenges and limitations as a writer.
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Day 5 - My Lockdown Journal broadcasting from South Africa.
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Day 4 of my Lockdown Journal during COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa.
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Day 3 - My Lockdown Journal
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Day 2 of my Lockdown Journal is about adjusting to a new way of life.
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Leroy Abrahams is a poet from Port Elizabeth in South Africa.
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My lockdown journal: Chronicles of a South African writer - The coronavirus has become our 9/11 and our Arab spring. The coronavirus has changed civilisation; it changed our imaginations. It’s a historic period because mankind will in future (now already) refer to a pre-coronavirus and a post-coronavirus period. #LockdownSouthAfrica #LockdownJourna…
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Poetry: No one knows better than the moon 6 Translation:“It’s all a matter of distance. Crowds that just made us think of churches collapse into crowds. I am not afraid of heights and the evening is already clouding my eyes. Our will is greater than our ability, it is said, no one knew that better than the moon.” Author: Michael Krüger Powered by F…
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Poetry: No one knows better than the moon 5 Translation:“Although there’s no fish living in the sea anymore, the fisher would still sailing out the sea on the full moon day. I’m allowed to accompany him sometimes. He was once a captain at the marine, “four stars on each shoulders, if you know, what I mean.” He knows every tides between here to Afri…
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Poet, Bevan Boggenpoel shares his thoughts on the drama around the Springboks visit to PE.
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Poet, Bevan Boggenpoel shares his thoughts on the drama around the Springboks visit to PE. He also talks about about his son who was chosen to play soccer for a top club in Port Elizabeth.
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MasterClass Writer, Leroy Abrahams winner of ‘Poet of the Year’ award at the Helenvale Star Communi
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Our MasterClass Writer, Leroy Abrahams received the ‘Poet of the Year’ award at the Helenvale Star Community Awards 2019. God answers prayer! Well done, Leroy. All of us from the MasterClass Writers Group are proud of you knowing where you come from. A worthy winner. Victory is yours!
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Poetry: No one knows better than the moon 4 Translation:“At night, I brought my goose to the lake. We saw the birds that flying quietly in circles across the dock, the moon and the quiet lake. What should I be thinking in front of such sight? It’s getting dark soon, and those stars that had lighten up the darkness of my midnight will not be shining…
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MasterClass Writer, Rozetta Whitting shares an inspirational story about her Down Syndrome son Alvin
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MasterClass Writer, Rozetta Whitting shares an inspirational story about her Down Syndrome son, Alvin.
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Rozetta Whitting From MasterClass Writers interviews Alfred ‘Ploeksie’ Matthews. He is a poet from Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa.
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Poetry: No one knows better than the moon 3 Translation:” The moon always blocks our way down to the lake. Crickets cheering, dragging the memories out of the bush, ducks building their nests under the tranquil atmosphere. On such days the silence would be waiting in the lake, ready to rush us.” Author: Michael Krüger Powered by Firstory Hosting…
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Poems about war and struggles
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Selwyn Milborrow reads poems inspired by the Syrian war, Donald Trump, and the #MeToo movement.
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Romantic poetry from South Africa by Selwyn Milborrow
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Afrikaanse liefdesgedigte van Selwyn Milborrow
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Romantiese gedigte in Afrikaans, Nederlands en Engels deur Selwyn Milborrow
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Selwyn Milborrow shares his thoughts on self-limiting beliefs.
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It is not only writers that suffer from the negative results of self-limiting belief systems; it is everyone. Selwyn Milborrow shares some of his thoughts on this serious matter.
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Selwyn Milborrow shares his poetry and the power of words that writers must be wary of.
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Interview with Don Beukes, a South African and British author living in France
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Selwyn Milborrow of MasterClass Writers in South Africa, interviewed Don Beukes, formerly from Cape Town now residing in France.
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Poetry: No one knows better than the moon 2 Translation: “Even though the moon was connected to us through an insuperable fate, there’s nothing he could do to help us. He has no biological value. Surrounded by his stars, he is the ideal of immutability: a cold king in a wired kingdom. Crater mountains, the ground perforated like a sieve. From its h…
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