Die wêreld se doodgewone konvert - By Marno van Wyk

Written By: marno van wyk

Category: Afrikaans Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

In "Die wêreld se doodgewone konvert," Marno van Wyk offers a raw and unfiltered expression of contemporary frustrations. As a participant in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, Marno presents an Afrikaans poem that captures the essence of societal disillusionment. This work invites readers to reflect deeply on their surroundings and interactions, making it a powerful addition to the Poetry category.

About the Work

Marno van Wyk's poem is a candid exploration of societal norms and the emotions they evoke. The tone is unapologetically direct, with language that underscores the frustrations of navigating a world fraught with contradictions. Through vivid imagery and stark vernacular, the poem challenges readers to confront their own understandings and biases, urging a deeper introspection about personal and collective morality.

Die wereld se doodgewone konvert

Original Submission by marno van wyk

Die wêreld se doodgewone konvert

Hierdie is nie n gedig nie

Ek gaan net proper praat oor pot en nonsens

Want ek is moeg

vir die wat ploeg

en stry oor twak en

Lag oor stront

Ja, my woordeskat is vuil en onaangenaamd

Net soos die res van die wêreld

Kom asseblief in jou baan

Ek druk die drastiese droë taal uit my bek uit

want ek is moeg

en ek wil hê julle moet my mooi verstaan.

Ek praat die taal van die skruwwies

of is dit wat julle deesdae dood gewone mense noem?

Die mense wie almal deesdae sien as lekker tjommas is die wat ander sleg behandel en spot.

Die kamstige liefdes roem.

Wel ek gaan nou huff en ek gaan nou puff

En verskoon my taal ek weet dit is laf

Dit is n klomp kak

vir die wat verpak

met julle wreedheid.

Genoeg is genoeg

En jy

wat nou hierdie lees

dink nou versigtig of jy nou kan "relate"

want dalk is jy deel van die

wat nie weet wat is reg of verkeerd nie

Want kom ek vertel jou nou mooi

soos n boodskap van n fairtytale

Ek skryf nie sodat jy jouself jammer kan kry en dink jy verstaan wat ek probeer beklem nie.

Die wêreld is wreed.

Morale is totale klomp tos en krale

volgens julle.

Moenie probeer verstaan wat andere deur is nie, want jy sal nooit weet

Wat hulle dink of hoeveel bloed hulle sweet

Asseblief

Genoeg is genoeg

Bly in jou baan

moet nooit vergaan

en stop die rond gefokkery

want ek is moeg.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating diverse voices from around the world. It invites participants to express their creativity through poetry and prose, fostering a global community of writers and artists. This competition underscores the transformative power of words and offers a space for dialogue and reflection.

Thank you, Marno van Wyk, for sharing "Die wêreld se doodgewone konvert" with us through the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your poem bravely addresses the complexities of modern life and invites us all to examine our roles within it. We appreciate your contribution to this vibrant literary conversation.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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