Whispering Hearts

By Celani B. Makhunga

The author of this poetry book wrote it with the intention to encourage love, life and to invoke the true essence of humanity (Ubuntu). It is dedicated to both the young and old. Every poem motivates, inspires, encourages and brings comfort and internal bliss.

Each poem is relevant to our life experiences, both good and bad. It heals broken souls and mends broken spirits. This is a book that you can read day in and day out. It is crafted to be a holistically therapeutic handbook and deserves to be on your shelf. author of this poetry book wrote it with the intention to encourage love, life and to invoke the true essence of humanity (Ubuntu). It is dedicated to both the young and old. Every poem motivates, inspires, encourages and brings comfort and internal bliss.

Each poem is relevant to our life experiences, both good and bad. It heals broken souls and mends broken spirits. This is a book that you can read day in and day out. It is crafted to be a holistically therapeutic handbook and deserves to be on your shelf.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Celani B. Makhunga
• Release date: Jul 21, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223402275

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WHISPERING HEARTS

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CELANI B. MAKHUNGA

Copyright ©2023 Celani B. Makhunga

Publisher: PUBLISH’D AFRIKA

First published: 2023

Print On Demand.

Editing: Thokozani Magagula

Typesetting & Formatting: Sukoluhle Nontokozo Mdlongwa

Cover Design: Sukoluhle Nontokozo Mdlongwa

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

ISBN:  978-0-6397-6814-4

A legal deposit of this book is available at the National Library of South Africa under Legal Deposit Act, no 54 of 1997

Printed in the Republic of South Africa

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Undoubtedly, this poetry book would not have come into existence without the divine intervention of GOD. The Almighty always allows us a window of opportunity to forge the way forward even during the times of great despair, temptations and confusions. I therefore safely acknowledge my GOD for allowing me a chance to write this book through His artistic capabilities which are eminent by mere looking at His creation of the universe and opportunity given to us as human beings to experience its beauty. We must acknowledge and praise HIM for that. As poets, we are daily inspired by the world around us.

My inspiration is derived from Manyiseni poets and also influenced by so many South African poets, African poets and the world poets. My family and true friends have always been supportive of me, and I am humbled by their contributions. Through poetry, you learn to extend love to those that don’t love you, extend respect to those who don’t respect you and forgive even those who seek no forgiveness from you. Poetry allows us to enjoy internal bliss even when you are in an eye of a cyclone.

I would not have written this book without a constant pressure from those who have seen me reciting my poems in different places I have been invited to. The poems in this book will always be relevant in any situations you are faced with. They give hope, motivate, advise, revive the spirit of humanity (Ubuntu) and remind us of the reasons of our existence. This book is a must-have collection for both young and old; it is soulful and motivational.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Celani Bhekokwakhe Makhunga was born at Manyiseni area, far north of kwaZulu- Natal in South Africa. He drew his inspiration of writing poems from Manyiseni poets like MR A P Myeni. He was encouraged to write this poetry book by his uncle MR L E Mathenjwa, whom he regards as his source of inspiration. He would not have written this book without humongous support of his family and friends within South Africa, Africa and abroad.

His poems are meant to comfort, motivate