The Afro Poetry Times November 2023 issue is the perfect tonic for that ultimate #Springboks celebration

The November 2023 edition of Afro Poetry Times is a must-have for poetry enthusiasts looking to ignite their festive spirit. 

This captivating issue showcases the incredible journey of South African poets who have seized an opportunity and are now bound for Ireland. 

Additionally, the magazine presents a curated selection of three books that promise to enrich the holiday season with their compelling narratives. 

An exciting competition offers the chance to win £1000 for a single poem, encouraging aspiring poets to unleash their creativity. 

Readers will be enthralled by a breathtaking short story that delves into the complexities of love and friendship.

With unpublished poems and much more, this digital copy is a literary gem waiting to be discovered. 

Follow the link to immerse yourself in this enchanting edition of Afro Poetry Times.

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Afro Poetry Times October 2023 issue is pure honey linking crafters of poetry who are making their mark at the Rugby World Cup. More unpublished poetry and lots more

In the realm where words dance and emotions bloom,
Lies the enchanting world of poetry, a timeless tomb.
An art form that transcends the mundane,
It weaves tales of love, loss, and pain.

With each line, a melody is born,
Whispering secrets, untangling thorns.
It paints vivid pictures with strokes of ink,
Imbuing life into thoughts we think.

A symphony of syllables, a dance of rhyme,
Poetry captures moments frozen in time.
It speaks of dreams and hopes untold,
A sanctuary for hearts to unfold.

Through verses, we find solace and peace,
A sanctuary where our souls find release.
So let us immerse in this poetic sea,
And let the power of words set us free.

The Afro Poetry Times October issue is now out. This edition features: 

*The best of unpublished poetry 

* How England Rugby World Cup star Maro Itoje's light shone through poetry

* Caster Semenya shares her story through literature

* Black female voices celebrated

* Win £5000 for a single poem and lots of other competitions 

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Afro Poetry Times September issue springs out the best of poetry and stories

When you find yourself munching through the same old flavours, things tend to get a bit boring. 

And you might find yourself ditching the chocolates in favour of a salty snack, or something different from the fridge.

 Things happen during the course of your novel writing that might take you on a tangent or add a new layer of intrigue.

Or to quote Faith Sullivan: ‘Sometimes the best things in life are unexpected.’

The Afro Poetry Times September 2023 issue is laden with something different. 

This issue includes: 

* Lady finds her calling in poetry after losing her job and house

* #Competition - Win £1,500 for a single poem or us$3,000 and a trip to New York for your short story

* Zimbabwean author narrates how he scooped a United States publishing deal

* Poet used poetry to reveal the abuse she went through and she won an award

* Author launches three books 

* Short Story 

* Book Review - Impossible Skies

* Unpublished poems and a lot more. 

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Every life needs a touch of #poetry and #literature. Afro Poetry Times August 2023 edition serves that with special feature on Michelle Obama's life as an author

Every life needs a touch of poetry and literature. 

If you’re lacking inspiration or going through a tough time, it can be useful to read the words of inspirational folk past and present. 

Most often found on Instagram. 

Here’s some quotes I’ve found personally useful over the years. 

•‘Happiness resides not in possessions’ – Democritus (after receiving a royalty statement).

•‘Out of difficulties grow miracles’ – Jean de la Bruyère (when I’m having a bad day but realise I can work it into a fictional plot later).

•‘Just keep swimming.* Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. What do we do? We swim, swim.’ (Dory, in Finding Nemo)

Some readers may have heard of the esteemed philosopher Forrest Gump. He of the ‘Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.’

The Afro Poetry Times magazine August 2023 edition serves that chocolate. It is a blend of poetry, short story, competitions, author and poets stories. 

This issue features:

* How books gave Michelle Obama the big bucks 

* Poet releases second audio book after YouTube success

* Your writing could win you £10 000

* Short Story -The Perfect Evening

* Book Review 

* Some unpublished poems and lots more. 

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MaMkhize's guided tour into her world and many other great reads in the Afro Poetry Times July 2023 edition

Whoever said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away probably didn't try poetry. 

That is because a dosage of poetry doesn't just keep the doctor away. 

It energizes the soul, inspires the mind and flatters the heart with happiness. Did we mention that it also whisks you to fictional cities in the depth of your thoughts? 

The pinnacle of African poetry and the literary arts is the Afro Poetry Times. 

The July edition of the magazine features: 

* A review of business woman, socialite, football club owner Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize's book

* The making of a poet - Courtney Faye Taylor 

* Itumeleng Nthlane launches Chara Child

* Short story bonus 

* Some inspiring unpublished poems 

* Competitions to win real money 

You can get your digital copy from anywhere in the world from the world's leading digital magazine distributor PressReader. 

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Afro #Poetry Times magazine is the poetic gem for June

The Afro Poetry Times June edition is on the shelves and on your number one digital press distributor PressReader. 

This issue is a poetic gem for June as it warms up the soul through amazing poems from amateur writers. 

What makes it even more eccentric is the tale of poetic success, as told by a published poet. 

She delves into how it began, her inspiration, how she deals with writers block and advice to wannabe poets.

There is also the story of Botshelo Mtombothi, who is known as the accounting poet. She is a qualified accountant and she fuses accounting with poetry. 

You can read all about it in the June edition and there is also:

* Great poems

* The African author whose making a mark in the United States 

* Competitions to win real money

* The short story of the month 

* And lots more!

That is why we call it the poetic gem for June. 

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Afro Poetry Times tales a peek into Viola A Davis book and garnishes it with #poetry

Viola A Davis might currently be making waves in the entertainment industry courtesy of her new movie "Woman King" but her new book is also making strides. 

"Finding Me" is a book built on the foundation of discovery, inspiration and love. 

The writing journey isn’t a straight road from starting out to success – it involves all sorts of detours, rest stops, travels off the beaten path and unexpected adventures.

The Afro Poetry Times is reviewing the book for it's April 2023 edition. 

The magazine also features:

* How a Botswana poet Moeketsi found healing through poetry. 

* Big things happen to a poet who almost gave up writing  

* Some competitions to win real money

* A romantic love short story 

* Lots of unpublished thought provoking poems and more... 

Remember you can get the digital copy from anywhere in the world through PressReader. 

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Melody from an opera is poetry to the soul. Afro Poetry Times May 2023 edition amps it up!

The melody from an opera soothes the soul. The gentleness of tears on one's cheeks scream joy or pain. 

Life is a beautiful thing. Afro Poetry Times celebrates that beauty through poetry. 

Why not allow your mind to wander on lands aplenty? Whisk yourseld to fictional cities in the depth of your thoughts...

We have the ultimate magazine which celebrates the beauty of life through poetry. 

In the May 2023 edition, we feature: 

* Amazing poems

* Short story bonus

* Poet narrates how she got her breakthrough from grass to grace 

* Zimbabwean poet gets international recognition

* A review of rapper and business man 50 Cents new book 

* A South African University that's making Xhosa poetry relevant

* International Competitions to win some real cash and lots more 

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Afro Poetry Times April 2023 edition takes a peek into Viola A Davis new book and garnishes it with poetry and literature

Viola A Davis might currently be making waves in the entertainment industry courtesy of her new movie "Woman King" but her new book is also making strides. 

"Finding Me" is a book built on the foundation of discovery, inspiration and love. 

The writing journey isn’t a straight road from starting out to success – it involves all sorts of detours, rest stops, travels off the beaten path and unexpected adventures.

The Afro Poetry Times is reviewing the book for it's April 2023 edition. 

The magazine also features:

* How a Botswana poet Moeketsi found healing through poetry. 

* Big things happen to a poet who almost gave up writing  

* Some competitions to win real money

* A romantic love short story 

* Lots of unpublished thought provoking poems and more... 

Remember you can get the digital copy from anywhere in the world through PressReader. 

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March matched with poetic madness

It's that time of the year again were everything shifts from normalcy to poetic madness. 

The Afro Poetry Times March 2023 edition has a bumper issue that will surely keep your mind amplified. 

From unpublished poems to inspirational articles. From short stories to competitions. 

We call it the March matched with poetic madness issue. Get your digital copy from anywhere in the world on the largest press distributor PressReader. 

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If love be the food of #February, let the #poetry flow. The Afro Poetry Times magazine is the perfect #ValentinesDay gift

If love be the food of February, let the poetry flow. 

The Afro Poetry Times has crafted a special Valentine's Day edition that has over 20 love poems chosen specially for him and her. 

There is no better way of showing ones affection than through the delightful words of poetry. 

Turn that smile into a love bubble. Turn those feelings into an oasis of hope. Turn those words into a romantic tale only understood by her/ him. 

Get the digital edition of the Afro Poetry Times from PressReader and choose that special poem for your loved one. 

You can get your copy by following this link. 

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African poetry set to grow in leaps and bounds in 2023

The African poetry scene is set to grow in leaps and bounds in 2023. That is according to those who believe in the beauty of poetry on the continent. 

More attention is being thrust into this untapped spot. The intrigue and love for African poetry is growing.  

The emergence of the Afro Poetry Times has also been a real game changer in the poetic and literally arts sector on the continent. 

The Afro Poetry Times aims at keeping the African poetry and literary arts conversation alive. 

The December issue was filled with Christmas poems from all over the world. If you missed the issue, get your copy from the link below. 

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The January issue has also lived up to its billing. Get your copy from the link below. 

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Afro Poetry Times has put together a special #Christmas issue that is set to amp up your holidays

The year is slowly coming to an end.

Christmas poems each year bring joy to those who celebrate the holiday.

We've put together a special Christmas issue that is set to amp up your holidays. 

The poems and the art we’ve included have a similarly lively energy to an energetic smile. 

We hope this action-packed issue will keep you entertained during the long December nights!

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The Afro Poetry Times has November covered. It's a new era for African poetry

The rich value of poetry can never be traded for a dime. 

November is a time for reflection as we wrap up the year. Memories flourished like a bed of roses. 

For many people love was won, battles were fought, happiness lingered but tragedy also struck. 

What better to deal with all those good and bad memories than through a rich dosage of poetry. 

The Afro Poetry Times always aims to stay relevant by keeping the poetry conversation alive. 

The November 2022 edition is out and as usual, the digital edition is available on PressReader - the leading digital press distributor. 

Why not immense your soul in some thought provoking poetry? 

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We wake up and shine not because we are bright - Afro Poetry Times October issue carries the dosage for inspiration.

In his poem titled "Sweet hurting", the Afro Poetry Times editor uses the following words to describe positive energy when one feels down and out. 

....We wake up and shine not because we are bright. 

We glisten and sparkle not because our resumes are polished with doctrines. 

We smile and laugh not because hurt filled our hearts with candy.

We have hurt and cried,

We have consulted and muted....

When poetry challenges the inner most thoughts, it inspires the mind to wake up and shine. 

The fort of success is not a preserve for those who do not have problems. 

We are human and we all have challenges nomatter how rich or poor one may be. 

Just like the next hot beat, poetry has the perfect dose to energize the mind. That is what the Afro Poetry Times October 2022 edition seeks to achieve. 

Inspiration mirrored in poetry. 

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Afro Poetry Times makes dreams come alive through poetry this Summer

Summer is well known for its beautiful colours. 

It is the season to light up the heart with love, adoration and celebration. 

Why not strengthen your summer mood through poetry? 

The Afro Poetry Times magazine has the perfect September issue that will surely make dreams come alive through poetry. 

Indulge in some breath taking poetry and short stories. Get to read interviews with some poets and be inspired to enter writing competitions that pay real money. 

Read about how an anthology is taking African poetry by storm and how Tik Tok is shaping the dynamics of the literary arts. 

It's all in the September edition of the Afro Poetry Times digital magazine. 

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Afro Poetry Times August 2022 edition has the knack for great #poetry

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's writing redefined - it's the beauty of poetry unboxed.

Inspiration from poetry knows now boundaries. Get the digital copy #August copy of the Afro Poetry Times magazine from #PressReader. Be inspired through poetry!

As usual the August edition is packed and it features the beauty of poetry and the literary arts from cover to cover.

This edition features some great poems, short stories, book reviews, interviews, some competitions to win real money and lots more.

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Afro Poetry Times July 2022 issue is explosive

The Afro Poetry Times has released it's July 2022 edition. 

As usual, the beauty of poetry and the literary arts is celebrated in this fresh magazine.

The Afro Poetry Times transforms words to life under the touch of love. The July edition features:

- How poetry is keeping a community alive. 

- University student pens poetry book that aims to heal. 

- 5 breath taking poems from new African Poets. 

- Lots of competitions to win real money. 

- The usual short story bonus.... And lots more

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Afro Poetry Times amps up March Madness

We are in the month known as March Madness. Why not spice it up with some some poetic words?

The Afro Poetry Times presents it's March Madness issue that is set to amp up your reading.

This issue features:

  * A poet reveals why poetry entertains and educates

* Author highlights her marriage in a touching book - Screams From My Marriage 

* Some cool writing competitions that pay well

* Is romantic poetry still relevant? 

* Some unpublished poems 

* A 5 page short story bonus

It is in issue that is in line with Afro Poetry Times mandate of promoting African poetry and the literary arts. 

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Poetry and the literary arts are very much alive. We celebrate that lifestyle through the Afro Poetry Times. 

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