Vonita

Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, I am now based in Sydney, Australia.

About me – I love writing poetry. It makes me happy. I even love reading poetry, it makes me happy too. I have since written a book. It is the passion of my heart.

During the day, I write code. It keeps me busy. And I have an Etsy shop too, yay!  https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/passionthroughpoetry

Welcome to say hi 🙂

Have a wonderful day!

Kirkus Review Author Bio

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Vonita presents The Light
(my first ever poem)

Kindly put to music and performed by Maria Panova.


When all around is dark
And all you know is night
Feel the hope within
And move towards the light

When sadness overwhelms
And you have lost your sight
A few gentle steps
Moving towards the light

When wounds begin to heal
We sense that near delight
Stirs our waking heart
Embracing inner light

When happiness is found
And all is calm and bright
Ever keep on reaching
Onwards towards the light

My book in PDF format can be obtained at the following link (thank you for supporting my writing!):

Passion Through Poetry

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551 thoughts on “Vonita”

  6. Hey there Newbie Spikey!
    (for your info, a Spikey is the term for folk who are part of the clan known to be followers of Uncle Spike 🙂

    I wanted to catch up and say “thank you… I really appreciate your ‘follow’ as I for one, know how many interesting and entertaining blogs are out there.”

    Blogging since June 2013, my aim is to deliver an eclectic offering of posts, from my ‘point n shoot’ attempts at basic photography, to the sharing of my travel adventures over the decades, as well as day to day happenings here on the farm. Oh, plus a few observations, opinions and lighter-hearted stuff thrown in for good measure.

    I normally keep to a couple of posts a day, maybe 3-4 at weekends if I have something special to share. But if you are at a loose end one day, maybe you’ll enjoy trawling through some of my older stuff too. I have added plenty of categories to help in said digging process.

    Thanks again and hope you have a great day…

    UNCLE SPIKE

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    1. Thank you, I love your poetry too, it always feels so humbling when reading others beautiful words! And then I remind myself I don’t need to be able to write like that because someone else can! All writing is unique and a gift for others to enjoy!

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      1. I agree completely! I find comfort and inspiration in the writing of others because they put things into a new perspective, which tends to clarify things for me. I’m happy our paths crossed! 🙂

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    1. Yes I am, but enlisted publisher-help, they have come back with a layout that is not resonating with me, so am now doing it myself, this is going to delay me somewhat! My husband introduced me to golden-ratio layout yesterday, so am busy applying that. I have a distributor lined up though, and the book will be in hardcover, paperback and 12 ebooks! Thank you for your comment, good meeting you! 🙂

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      2. Thank you! My work load keeps on increasing and not diminishing. The end result is going to be beautiful though if it is the last thing I do, I may have to change the target to next December! Have now separated into three separate parts (it actually fits in quite nicely into three sections), and have to maybe enlist the services of a graphic designer to fine tune the layout!

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  11. Just went through your ‘about’ note. You seem to be in the process of rediscovering yourself, and that too through poetry. Great idea to go for the blog ‘Passion through Poetry,.I’m sure you’ll discover how rejuvinating your tryst with poetry is going to be for you and for your followers. All the best!

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  12. Hi, Just went through your ‘about’ note. You seem to be in the process of rediscovering yourself, and that too through poetry. Great idea to go for the blog ‘Passion through Poetry,.I’m sure you’ll discover how rejuvinating your tryst with poetry is going to be for you and for your followers. All the best!

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    1. Thank you so much for your comments. I have discovered a talent I never knew I had, I haven’t studied literature so my poetry is all free verse and not following any convention, but I am finding it very therapeutic, I usually have very bad migraines a few times a month but since I’ve started writing about five weeks ago my headaches seem to have diminished. Don’t know if it is a coincidence or not! Also I’m using the writing to channel all my emotion inside so that it has a voice and can be released!

      Thank you for reading and commenting.

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    1. Glad to hear my poetry gets a pass, I am only learning to write poetry as I type! Btw I am quarter Scottish too to add to the mix – have ancestral visa for the UK. Are you living in South Africa? I used to be a Jozi girl! Good meeting you! 🙂

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      1. Good to meet you too! No, I live near to Manchester in the UK, but I’ll be visiting my Dad and brother over there in Jan/Feb next year.Looking forward to getting some sun 🙂

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  22. You have a beautiful blog here. From a few posts that i saw, i could have never guessed that you were weak at languages. Your blog is beautiful, and posts presented artfully, words making their own symphony. Keep on inspiring others, and best of luck for you book, may it be published soon! 🙂
    Thankyou for liking my post, and following my blog. Your appreciation is highly valued.
    Happy Blogging! 🙂

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  26. Thank you for the follow! I smiled reading your bio because I’m similarly happy to have discovered and started to nurture my creative side too! (Though not poetry…) Continue to have fun composing! 🙂

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  29. Thanks for dropping by and following my mostly poetic writings. Always good to connect with another resident of this fine land. Your description of how you came to writing poetry is wonderful. I wish you all the best and look forward to reading more of your wonderful poetry.

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  34. thanks for stopping by… My wife and I hope to visit Australia next year.

    You know the challenge is to write a poem in code that compiles – that’s just for fun, but keep up the fine regular poems too.

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  35. “So I wrote a poem….
    …And now I cannot stop. I now think in poetry, I now think in rhyme. And I love! Because if I do not feel the love, it has no part of me.”
    Amen, sister! Thanks for reading my poem this morning!

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  36. Hello!

    I love your blog a lot so I’ve nominated you for the One Lovely Blog award! I have read on a comment above that you’re going to have an award free blog which I understand, but I hope you don’t mind me still nominating you! I think your writing is amazing 🙂

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    1. Thank you, your blog looks lovely, good to be across it! Amazing how attached we become to our own creations, I feel the same way about my blog, like it is a child of mine! Looking forward to being across your work 🙂

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      1. thanks a lot for your good words and appreciation. You can view more photos in photo menu. I am not a photographer, but make some click when in mood, and posting here with photo challenge. Trying my best to post photos related with my blog, but some times other photos also have to post.

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      3. you are welcome. I am not photographer, but I take a photo in mind before I click. Sometimes God give correct idea in mind quick. Yesterday I changed the header of home page and one lady commented that I put added many photos which is not good. After reading that comment, I just tried once again and created a better header. Do you like to check the header image of my home page?

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  39. You Inspire me and so does your blog. So I have nominated you for the Inspiring Blogger Award. I hope you will accept it. I am attaching no rules except my appreciation.
    I see that you have decided on an award free blog…all the same,
    If you feel like it, please pass on the award to bloggers you find inspiring …Keep writing. Cheers!

    Just one point – are you wearing a sari? I am an Indian hence the question – not being nosy!

    Awards and Rewards

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    1. Thank you so much for your very kind words! I actually might decide to accept the award as it would be very rewarding to nominate some of the work I find inspiring (very conscious though of not wanting to leave any out), will have to action tomorrow, my time is now 1am. I am wearing my wedding dress in the photo above. The dress was an evening dress that came with a chiffon scarf, we transformed the scarf to attach to the dress to make chiffon sleeves. There are more recent pics of me in my post Marathon Cycle, taken last year. The one above is slightly dated, I’ve now been married for twelve years! Thank you once again for your kind words and the nomination 🙂

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  42. So nice to meet a South African living all the way in Aus! Thanks for following my blog..hope I can show you how your hometown has changed over the years! I am in love with Jozi. When did you visit last?

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  45. Hi, though we know each other and keep on liking each other’s post but I realized I have not yet commented on your gracious about page. I loved your poise and honesty. Did I tell you before you ara an amazing poet too. Pretty in white, looking forward to read your latest posts. 🙂

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    1. Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to comment and say hello, I’ve been trying to greet as many as I can that would be taking the time to read my posts, but don’t seem to be on top of it at all! Thank you so much for your kind words, I’ve only started writing poetry recently! Hopefully there will be more words to write, good to meet you, Vonita 🙂

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  47. hi,
    I simple happy in reading your poems. Adding a pic is a good way to take attention for reading it. I admire your innate talent.
    just a suggestion for formatting the poem content.
    Some poems are 2 lines and then space for one line free, some poems are 3 lines and then space for one line free, and some poems are 4 lines and then space for one line free.
    It would be good to follow 4 lines and then space for one line free. It helps in good reading and comfort for eyes.

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  48. it’s so interesting… what your wrote about your love to code 🙂 putting emotion to paper is daunting for me… but you seem to do it beautifully 🙂 thanks for sharing your poetic codes 🙂

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