Spookies wat keer - By Marno Van Wyk

Written By: marno van wyk

Category: Afrikaans poem

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

In the evocative Afrikaans poem "Spookies wat keer," Marno Van Wyk invites readers to explore the depths of haunting thoughts and identity. This piece is a part of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, showcasing a rich tapestry of creativity from around the world. Marno’s work delves into the mysterious and often unsettling realms of the human psyche, exploring themes of uncertainty and self-perception.

About the Work

"Spookies wat keer" is steeped in mysterious and haunting imagery, weaving a tapestry of unsettling dreams and fractured identity. The poem explores themes of uncertainty, motherhood, and the enigmatic nature of self. With a narrative that challenges the reader's perception, Marno Van Wyk uses vivid imagery and rhythmic language to create a haunting atmosphere that resonates deeply with the reader.

Spookies wat keer

Original Submission by marno van wyk

Spookies wat keer

onversekerende gedagtes wat sprokies besete

1. Onduidelik maar swaar

2. ontwaak

3. Repelsteeltjie van sy moeder

4. Roep die stem van Jak tot pieter

5. uiteindelik vlieg n naam

6. Begryp haar waard van moeder wees

7. en gooi dit na die grond

8. Vasgevange is haar titel

9. moeder van Escobar

10. plek van dorings en verlore roete

11. deur die woud

12. Hou die kwylende duiwel haar

13. identiteit vas

14. roep n stem van naakte euwel

15. "Brou vandag, môre bak"

16. en ietsie ietsie

17. "Klippe kak"

18. Roep die kanaalkruiper

19. “Vir jou moeder Escobar

20. ontnaak jouself

21. ek besit nou jou kop

22. iets vir iets...

23. wens vir wens

24. Vir my moeder Escobar

25. verlaat my

26. jou beheer is nie meer”

27. “Ek is onbekend maar

28. tog

29. besit ek jou naam

30. waarin jy

31. jouself gaan verskeer

32. sluk n tros van doring bos

33. of

34. skiet vir skiet

35. verskeer jou baarmoeder los”

36. “Benoem my n naam

37. waars my waard?

38. besit ek tog nie al n titel nie?

39. Benoem my einde, my waarde,

40. my slot”

41. Verseker sy trots, sy euwel,

42. sy noodlot

43. van sy krag, kraag

44. en hare laf

45. Noem sy naam waar sy waarde lê

46. Daar val haar mond oop

47. van onskuldige beertjies

48. en innerlike skeertjies

49. stoot sy jou weg

50. terug val haar titel

51. en weg val jy

52. spook haar sprookie sprookverhaal

53. van kasteeltjie na

54. kasteeltjie

55. nasinkroniseer

56. sy jou

57. die euwel, die onversekerende

58. Repelsteeltjie

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar celebrates the art of poetry and creative writing across diverse languages and cultures. This prestigious platform provides writers an opportunity to share their unique voices and creative expressions with a global audience, fostering a community of literary excellence and artistic innovation.

We extend our gratitude to Marno Van Wyk for the captivating submission of "Spookies wat keer" in this year's competition. Your exploration of identity and haunting imagery has added depth and richness to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Thank you for sharing your unique literary voice with us.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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