That's Write Selwyn Milborrow Selwyn Milborrow

I wrote this poem on the day of Luca, my grandson’s birth.



Poem for Luca Daniel Milborrow

16 August's cradle holds a treasure so dear,

Luca Milborrow, a grandchild, a radiant light and clear.

A great-grandchild, a fresh beginning's embrace,

His life's canvas painted with Ma Eva’s smile and grace.



May wisdom's gentle streams guide his way,

Luca's gifts and talents twinkle like stars above,

And his heart brimming with boundless love.



Luca’s life, a blessing with laughter's sweet embrace,

His name whispered in the world's ear,

A melody of hope, tender and sincere.



With each dawn's rise, his purpose will unfold,

A beacon of hope, a tale to be told.

Blessed be Luca to bring light to each day,

And his parents’ love, a guide to a brighter day.



© 2023 Selwyn Milborrow

My granddaughter, Willow Liberty's first song recorded, 8 May 2023

Barend van Vuuren was a poet introduced to me by his cousin, Nadan Naidoo. Barend was welcomed into my MasterClass Writers group and quickly became a popular character. He was sensitive, intelligent and a great human being. The recordings were aired by fellow poet, Don Beukes on his podcast a week after Barend's passing. I would like to pay tribute to Barend with this episode. A big thank you to Don Beukes for giving me permission to air these last recordings of Barend.

My gedig vir my Ma was opgeneem in die Afrikaans matriekvraestel. Wat ‘n eer!

MasterClass Writer and Poet, Rozetta Whitting talks about the Christmas season.

South African authors, Selwyn Milborrow and Bevan Boggenpoel released a new book Madiba’s Quotes & Anecdotes: Reflections and Conversations. It honours Nelson Mandela through his quotes, anecdotes, and commentary. The authors use Madiba’s 27 quotes to reflect on his 27 years on Robben Island and beyond. The idea for the book came about during the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020. Boggenpoel shared his vision for the book with Milborrow, and they immediately started sharing their poetry and commentaries. They looked at 27 quotes shared by Nelson Mandela, as a political prisoner, freedom fighter, leader, president, and peacemaker during his lifetime. Madiba’s quotes and his unique leadership style have always inspired them. It comes through very strongly in the book. The poetry in the book is linked to the quotes of Madiba. Commentaries in the book tie in with Madiba’s quotes, and the authors’ own experiences during apartheid.

“This book comes at a time when true leadership has become a scarce resource around the world. The authors honour Madiba’s legacy through beautiful poetry and commentary. If this book touches only one life, then Boggenpoel and Milborrow have done their duty.” - Luthando Lucas, author of I AM.