Verbal Gymnastics - By Wicket PowerPlay

Written By: Wicket PowerPlay

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Wicket PowerPlay presents "Verbal Gymnastics," a vibrant entry in the Poetry category of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This competition is a prestigious platform celebrating diverse voices and creative expression worldwide. "Verbal Gymnastics" showcases PowerPlay's unique verbal dexterity and dynamic style, inviting readers into a world where language is both art and action. This piece is a testament to the power of words and their ability to transcend conventional boundaries.

About the Work

"Verbal Gymnastics" is a vivid exploration of linguistic agility, merging rhythm with a rich tapestry of imagery. The poem's dynamic flow and inventive wordplay create a lively, engaging experience. PowerPlay skillfully weaves cultural references and personal insights, crafting a narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. The poem’s energetic tone and clever use of language highlight the poet's prowess in manipulating words to convey a powerful message.

Verbal Gymnastics

Original Submission by Wicket PowerPlay

Verbal Gymnastics

I spit blasted classic acid

I mix the bombastic with the masses

I go drastic with the glasses

Mr. Robyn teaching so many classes

With a style reaching so many classes

Die stofmaker

Spoeg harder

As n poff Adder

Ability and skill distinct

Animal instinct

My thoughts are in sync

The verbalist

Herbalist

With this

Meticulous

Arithmetic

the scales im tipping it

Then proceed to Flipping it

Its the merciless

Vigorous

Antagonist

Villainous

of the script

You cant get with this

explicitness

in my fist

I'm murderous

Ridiculous

Dressed in the freshest fit

Im scrupulous

Not frivolous

This ain't no clown shit

When I say I am IT

I stack more sticks then a cricketer playing hockey

I smack more hips then a drunk and horney topie

I pack more kicks then a hot and bothered donkey

Hierdie donky is n ander donkey

Maak space vir die koning of anders dalla ek jou cherrie 40

Bicycle chain, I’ll get cocky with the jockey

Met n straight cut of n floppy Oppie Koppie

Eat the plate though

This shit is play dough

I write like plato

Ya chick know

Imma great ou

I write with the 1 2

Hit hit with the left and then the right

This the 1 2

The pen is the best way to fight

Call it gun fu

Longevity in what i scribe

Im a great strategist like Sun Tzu

About to snap on this clutch

Im off the chain

I’ve got that magical touch

Im David Blain

I dread it like the grudge

You can’t face this pain

The surnames Robyn

Pen game insane

This ink is wetter then a motjie drunk on rooi wyn

Updated status

With no fakeness

Of this greatness

Flat coke

No cap

Your style is tasteless

You see me gripping the pen like a gun

im not talking about my shirt when say this

9 millilitres tucks in (tucksin)

Everytime i pen this script

its lights camera, aktion

Mercedes Benz A170

Ge drop met low center of gravity

Coming out aggressively

You cant step with me

Im not Risidual

Not just typical

Just a Spiritual

Criminal

In the Metaphysical

Meti grootse trill

So I

Smoke a doobie

Catch a cutie

Snack Like scoobie

Active duty

On that booty

The way I talk

Is fokken befok

The way I walk

Is clocked like a glock

I am the bok

Like Mannie Libbok

Coming off the chair like Ox Nche

Champion minded

Im hot like Windhoek heat

Adapted to the climate

My goals I've climbed it

To each and every one of my tests

My mind sets

In its final form, an infinite mind set

Negativity I step

Like a Cheslin Kolbe Side-Step

The amount of packs that I stack

My contest can't digest

I flex

A high self-image,

Imax

In a high class

Edged into memory like mind sex

Creative energy

To see if I can mentally meet my maker

My degrees graduated in to money

I’m turning paper into paper

I’m the fella that rocks more kicks than Solange in that elevator

Getting my numbers up

It’s the majestic mystique

with the verbal gymnastic

and herbal liguistic

picture a khoisan flick

I’m lit with the click

I’m known to make damara women go

shhhh q#!

ffffhhhh, im neat

Even if you throw shade my way, ill keep bringing that heat

6 foot tall, 80 kg of wild bushman meat

A yo check it

it aint bragging if you can’t back it up

when it comes to securing the bag

I sack it up

To all you piss stains

I have distain

For every cum quad

I come kwaad

Your messy cornball message never impressed me

Reading what's on your phone to me isn't expression expressed expressively

Without a device charging you up mentally

your words lack the cognitive capability

I know it's a travesty when your memory lasts as long as an iPhone battery

It's like your poetry's frequency can't make the connection without a Taamba bundle fee

Your whole entire mind is empty see MTC

Don't ever disregard or challenge me

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a renowned event celebrating the art of writing. This competition attracts a diverse array of talented writers from around the world, offering them a platform to showcase their unique voices and creative works. It is a celebration of literary artistry, providing participants with the opportunity to share their stories and connect with a global audience.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Wicket PowerPlay for sharing "Verbal Gymnastics" with us in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your creative expression and mastery of language have left a lasting impression. Thank you for contributing your voice to this vibrant tapestry of global artistic talent.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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