Revised closing date to 30th September 2008

It has been decided that In view of the serious power cuts being experienced in South Africa we revert back to the 30th September closing date for the 2008 competition. This will allow sufficient time to send all our details to schools & members. We apologise for any inconvenience - The Editor

We invite the community whether you are an artist, writer & photographer to enter our annual schools competition and the open competition offers the same (poetry for the poet); short stories; art for the artist & photography), check out the poem of the month, and join our pen pal club (Pen Friends) by becoming a club pal member, where you can share your creativity; poems & collection of poetry; short stories; art (for the artist) & photography with a group of members like yourself.

Please note that the photography section will now be a monthly competition & winning photographs will appear monthly in the photo gallery & photographers will win monthly prizes. There is NO charge for this competition

As a member, of the community, you can read and write poems; short stories about love, romance, family, friends, and sadness or on a topic of your choice. If you are a student your schools poetry competition also (as does the open competition) includes poems or a collection of poetry; short stories; art (for the artist) & photography (Now a monthly competition). This and a diverse content of interesting topics as you join other club members & poets in bringing the arts to our hearts

You would also be missing out if you did not take the opportunity to enjoy the Africa experience, which is brought to you by No Rush Tours (In Association with Whisper Poetry Club)

• Poetry (for the poet)...
• Short Stories (for the writer)...
• Art (for the artist)...
• Photography…(Now a monthly competition closing the 21st of each month)
• Books...
• Tours of Africa!

What more could there be as we set about “In Bringing the Arts To Our Hearts”

Our BOOK STORE does not only make available books published by our club BUT that of clubs & associations all over the world. See our Book Store page for advertising. We will gladly publish your work The clubs publication list now has four books & we will be sending our fifth publication for printing shortly. This publication (Whispering Waters) is set to be a winner.

Experience the African Dream complete with beautiful landscapes (of Africa) and wonderful memories, while we provide tour packages, information on medical requirements, and a trouble-free adventure you’ll never forget!

Whisper from the Heart Poetry Club was created to be the best of its kind in bringing the arts to our hearts. We aim to fully satisfy each club member as we encourage the development of their abilities in the schools poetry competition (Including an open competition), and the release of what we consider to be a precious gift – their unique vision and style. This can all be concluded as we assist to publish your work

The club and its site has had some dramatic changes & we challenge you to enjoy it as a member& let it be special experience in every aspect. Whether you are a poet, a music lover, an ardent reader or an art enthusiast, we wish to encourage your exquisite artistic and writing flair by making available numerous facets of the arts: We also have (for your benefit) a multitude of LINKS to other associations

The poetry club is open to all & includes Club Pals (pen friends); Poems & Poetry: Short Stories; Art; Photography(Now a monthly competition); Music for the music lover; Tours & so much more.

• Satisfy your music preferences! Books and CD’s.
• Become exposed to the art of your choice!
• Enhance your knowledgeable about famous artists in every medium worldwide!

The monthly news articles (see a monthly article by Giselle Visser & Stan Almendro) will keep you posted on what is going on in this “Wonderful World of the Arts”. Articles for publication in our monthly newsletter will be welcome. Watch this site for more details as we encourage you The Poet; Artist; Writer or Photographer (For the monthly competition with its own prizes awarded on a monthly basis) to be an intimate part of a wonderful club in “Brining the Arts to our Hearts” We aim to have the community involved as a writer artist or photographer & if required we can assist to publish the written works of each member.

And much more...

Remember that the closing date for the Poetry; Short Story & Art competition is the 30th September 2008.The Photography competition closes on the 21st of each month & monthly prizes will be awarded. The entry fee for the Photography is free of charge' & we encourage the community to submit their photography.

Prize money will be adjusted according to the number of entries received

All rules and additional information available from the office (giselle@whisperpoetry.com)