Die nagedagtenis van ’n geliefde moet altyd voortleef in ons harte, glimlagte en dade. Met elke herinnering word opnuut ’n vuurtjie van liefde aangesteek in ons harte wat deurskemer na on glimlagte en sal uitloop op ons dade.
Ek is ‘n Karoo kind wat van kindsbeen af opgegroei het in sy stilte en natuurskoon. As kind het ek grootgeword tussen twee familie plase, Wilgerbos en Lammerkraal in die Prins Albert omgewing. My familie het ‘n groot rol gespeel in die vaslegging van die liefdesfondament vir die Karoo. Hul sterk geloof het ook vir my gehelp oor baie lewensberge.

And I am not an Afterthought

If you’re feeling low due to life’s pressures, grab this book, find your favorite spot, and immerse yourself in its pages. If tears come, let them flow—you’ll appreciate it later. This book aims to mend your soul, reconnect you with love and peace, both with God and within yourself. Most importantly, forgive and release the past.

An anthology of Poetry by Johanita Viljoen
Alphabet letters, a line, and a rhyme, dance on my tongue, what a joyous chime! Sometimes with paper and pen far away, amidst pleasant conversations, thoughts still stay.
How can I resist smiling and writing, when certain incidents, memories igniting? Come to rest in my mind, vivid and clear, so much to play with, it brings great cheer! Even in a modest line, there’s delight, to think and write, it’s a beautiful sight.
Each day, I feel blessed and so grateful, to be part of many special souls, delightful.
Thank you for being a part of it all, your presence, dear reader, stands very tall!

My wens vir elke leser is eenvoudig:
Maak vir jouself ‘n lekker beker tee of koffie, as jy ‘n vrou is, sit rooi smeergoed aan jou lippe, trek jou “high heels” aan al bly jy in jou Pepstores pajamas. Sit sag en diep en mag jy vernuwe voel as jy die boek neer sit.
As jy mans genoeg is om die boek te vat en te lees, pik maar ‘n traan, jy gaan nie smelt, my wens vir almal is dat jou grense van denke verbreed word en mag jou uitkyk oor lewe in geheel verhelder en mag jy weet wyl jy sag en suutjies sit, God bly nimmereindigend lief vir jou!

Mamma, ek stuur vir jou ’n Namakwalandseduif, dit is hier waar ek van haar stil liefde sal onthou soos die engelvlerke waarmee sy nou vlieg.

I have lived, I have seen a lot, my whole life I knew the difference between right and wrong, although I also tried to do the right thing, mostly I didn’t succeed. I have many hidden emotions that few people can see, yet if you read my poetry, I reveal myself to some extent.

This captivating work delves into historical subject matter, weaving together vivid verses that transport you across epochs and civilizations. Explore the annals of time through poetic narratives. From ancient empires to forgotten legends, each poem uncovers hidden gems from our shared past. Forget dry textbooks! Leana’s poems present historical facts in a fresh, engaging way. You’ll discover curiosities, untold stories, and surprising connections.