By William Van Zyl Published in September, 2024 Dark clouds accumulated in the distance, and flashes of lightning lit up some of the tall trees. The cracking sound of thunder followed. A gentle deer roams peacefully in the serene embrace of a tranquil forest. Suddenly, arrows pierce her side, each impact echoing like thunder. She… Continue reading A Painting Kahlo, a Repentant David, and the Power of Inner Healing.
Category: Poetry.
Poetry – different genres.
Lead me to the Rock that is Higher than I.
By William Van Zyl Published on 25 September 2024 David refers to the Rock—his Rock and Fortress—in the Psalms. Where did he get this idea from? The Rock is the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 10:4; Psalm 89:26), and He is that same Rock yesterday, today, and forever, He does not change (Hebrews 13:8). Where… Continue reading Lead me to the Rock that is Higher than I.
Ringetjies in die bos.
Deur Malinda en William Van Zyl. Gepubliseer in vir die eerste keer 2019 en weer in 2024. Foto op voorblad van die e-Boek. Crediet: Christine De Beer. https://christinedebeer.ca/designs/this-is-the-fragrance-of-november Inleiding AFRIKAANSE GEDIG: In hiedie gedig vat Malinda haar liefde vir haar ma Lizzia vas. Malinda, as n jong dogter, het baie sorgvrye ure in die bos… Continue reading Ringetjies in die bos.
Adultery will Destroy your Liver.
Published in August 2024 By William Van Zyl Forensic scientists are challenged to determine the angle at which the broadhead arrows – used for hunting – entered the victim. To solve the homicide, they need to know the position of the shooter so police and the prosecutor can progress their investigation. See the great images… Continue reading Adultery will Destroy your Liver.
The Writing Skills of a King.
. By William Van Zyl Published in August 2024 ‘Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; All Your waves and billows have gone over me.’ What a stunning descriptive line! It encapsulates the most profound emotions. He calls from his deepest needs and troubled emotional place, raising a distress call. David seeks… Continue reading The Writing Skills of a King.
The First Light and Sound in our Universe – contrasting Creation and Evolution.
y William Van Zyl LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=35kaq-101efcb-pb&from=embed&square=1&share=1&download=1&skin=1&btn-skin=7&size=300 I have been pondering: what would the shortest academic paper in the world look like? After a search, I included an example: *See the example of WRITER’S BLOCK below. What would your shortest academic writing look like? APA style (American Psychology Association). What subject matter would… Continue reading The First Light and Sound in our Universe – contrasting Creation and Evolution.
How to Write Like a King
By William Van Zyl (Published on 1 June, 2024) Have you ever considered how a shepherd could write some of the most significant words we know? How did he do it? This shepherd lived around 1040–970 BC. How was he educated? Was he homeschooled? Did he perhaps read through the ancient Jewish scrolls (the first… Continue reading How to Write Like a King
Writing Skills – Wood and Stone: How Prophecy Changes Everything.
By William Van Zyl (Published in 2021 & Edited in 2024) Fantasy Prophecy is a fascinating and compelling technique for Writing Fiction and Non-fiction. Prophecies, or prophecies, can add a fascinating plotline to a novel. They give depth, cleverly weave mystery and suspense into the fabric of the story, elevate the storyline, and intrigue! [Prophesy]… Continue reading Writing Skills – Wood and Stone: How Prophecy Changes Everything.
Deep calls unto Deep.
By William Van Zyl (Published in Nov 2023). Deafened by the noise of the waterfall, looking down to the next waterfall, and up to one he just fell from, Roland sighs. “Uuuggghhh! No, not another waterfall to plunge into.” He is thoroughly soaked in cold, pristine water. Tiny streams of water trickle slowly from his… Continue reading Deep calls unto Deep.
Crocodile Skin reads Braille in the Dark.
By William van Zyl Published on 11 August 2023 The BBC’s documentary on The Secrets of Skin – specifically the skin of animals – is simply stunning. See the link at the end. What stood out for me was the crocodile’s jaws, which are lined with sensory pits and other multisensory organs. These amazingly well-designed… Continue reading Crocodile Skin reads Braille in the Dark.
Hantam staan in Steenbok-se-Pan.
Deur William & Malinda Van Zyl Geskryf en gepubliseer in 2018. Afrikaanse Gedig: Uit Dikmelk en Nettige-vet Inleiding Malinda en William skryf n gedig oor die plaas Steenbok Pan – in Bloemhof, Suid Afrika – waar Malinda groot geword het. Met verwysing na Malinda se pa Errie Kleynhans. Hantam staan in ‘Steenbok-se-pan’ Van biltong-tyd tot wit… Continue reading Hantam staan in Steenbok-se-Pan.
Die Foto se Snare / The Strings of the Photograph.
By William & Malinda Van Zyl Gepubliseer in 2018/Published in 2018. Inleiding: Malinda skryf n gedig, Malinda writes poem. Strings of the photograph Strings of the Photograph The photograph they say, tells of a thousand distant worlds… A thousand times over, and over− Someone loves that landscape and contours, you know The image sits in… Continue reading Die Foto se Snare / The Strings of the Photograph.
The Tall Building turned into a Lighthouse.
By William Van Zyl Published 18 Feb 2023. Birth and early years: Digging, marking out, and excavating young trenches. Theodolite, dumpy level, extended staff, and plumbline; dedicated measuring, aligning, and checking. Calloused hands and sweaty brows; labour from dedicated parents – shaping and shaping, Windell and Da Silva families, leading and grooming their young.… Continue reading The Tall Building turned into a Lighthouse.
Die Beiteltjie (gedig) / The Little Chisel (poem)
Deur/By William Van Zyl Eerste publikasie in 2017/First published in 2017. Aangepas in 2023/Edited in 2023. Die steenmesselaar se gereedskap / The stone mason’s tools: Agtergrond: Hierdie gedig was in die Nasionale Senior Sertifikaat Eksamen (RSA) vir die Afrikaanse Eerste taal eksamen in 1976 – my final jaar op skool (Hentie Cilliers, Virginia, Vrystaat).Op daardie… Continue reading Die Beiteltjie (gedig) / The Little Chisel (poem)
DIE OU PLAASWINKEL
Die Ou Plaaswinkel. Deur William & Malinda Van Zyl Geskryf in 2018. Gepubliseer in 2019. DIE OU PLAASWINKEL Ek hoor die laggende kinderstemme rippel oor die wit sand, N paar opgewonde honde blaf en spring dat die stof staan. Hulle tol en tol om hul sterte – rond en rondom. Hulle hoop om tog net… Continue reading DIE OU PLAASWINKEL
Pneumatic words destroy reinforced concrete.
By William Van Zyl – Published in May 2022. Listen to the podcast while reading this post: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tuiyc-123001e PNEUMA (a very short poem) Spoken words are pneumatic. It has pressure, it pushes, it shifts. Like pressure waves, they move forward. Those uttered words exert pressure; it impacts. They work for you – all day long;… Continue reading Pneumatic words destroy reinforced concrete.
Poem: A Strong Tower/ Gedig: N Sterk Toring
A Strong Tower (English version) / N Sterk Toring (Afrikaans version) By William Van Zyl. Published in 2016. Deur William Van Zyl. Gepuliseer in 2016. Poem: A Strong Tower (dedicated to Nena by William) My mother stands mountain tall She towers high above the stratosphere Storms have no business with her She waves her hand… Continue reading Poem: A Strong Tower/ Gedig: N Sterk Toring
Die Beiteltjie (The Stonemason’s Little Chisel/The Little Cold Chisel). AFRIKAANSE GEDIG
Deur William Van Zyl. Gepubliseer in 2017. Agtergrond: Hierdie gedig was in die Nasionale Senior Sertifikaat Eksamen (RSA) vir die Afrikaanse Eerste taal eksamen in 1976 – my final jaar op skool (Hentie Cilliers, Virginia, Vrystaat).Op daardie stadium het ek nie die diepte van die gedig besef nie. Ek kon dit nie in soveel diepte… Continue reading Die Beiteltjie (The Stonemason’s Little Chisel/The Little Cold Chisel). AFRIKAANSE GEDIG
Ringetjies in die bos (Doringkuil).
Deur Malinda en William Van Zyl. Gepubliseer in vir die eerste keer 2019 en weer in 2024. Foto op voorblad van die e-Boek. Crediet: Christine De Beer. https://christinedebeer.ca/designs/this-is-the-fragrance-of-november Inleiding AFRIKAANSE GEDIG: In hiedie gedig vat Malinda haar liefde vir haar ma Lizzia vas. Malinda, as n jong dogter, het baie sorgvrye ure in die bos… Continue reading Ringetjies in die bos (Doringkuil).
Space Wheel Gravity: Your Spiritual Force
‘Science and spiritual life parallels.’ By William Van Zyl (2020) True North My bones and muscles are feeling weak. I don’t feel any pull; The influence of magnetic North is waning. But wait—I feel something… It is unfamiliar. ———-0——— To go with the flow or to resist? – that is the question. What is this… Continue reading Space Wheel Gravity: Your Spiritual Force