David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
South Africa
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David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
23 Mar 17
I often ask this question as I never could and never will understand why people are so mesmerized by people with money, power and/or celebrity status? Sure, they stand out and deserve some attention but in my mind they do not...
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23 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
7 Apr 17
I notice that international organizations, people from all over the world, Facebook Profile Frames, etc. are coming out in support for South Africa. It is so great to see that people realize that no president (leader) should have...
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2 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
23 Mar 17
I often ask this question as I never could and never will understand why people are so mesmerized by people with money, power and/or celebrity status? Sure, they stand out and deserve some attention but in my mind they do not...
27 responses •
23 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
23 Mar 17
I often ask this question as I never could and never will understand why people are so mesmerized by people with money, power and/or celebrity status? Sure, they stand out and deserve some attention but in my mind they do not...
27 responses •
23 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
20 Mar 17
I know people who doesn't fear death at all as they believe they are saved and ready for an eternal life after death; I know people who fear death as they are not sure if they are ready and/or saved; I know people who don't care...
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2 people
David van der Merwe @Jessicalynnt Exactly. Another important thing for me is that the bible says that even if you have strong faith, but do not love others, you are nothing. All I am going to say is: look around you. How much love do you really see in this world? Just look at all...
26 Mar 17
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1 person
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
17 Mar 17
I'm an Afrikaans poet and at the moment dabbling in English poetry.
Some thoughts and/or feedback on poem below?
For grief has come my way,
unexpected and causing pain
and left me, but only for an instant,
with a heart ripped...
6 responses •
5 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
23 Mar 17
I often ask this question as I never could and never will understand why people are so mesmerized by people with money, power and/or celebrity status? Sure, they stand out and deserve some attention but in my mind they do not...
27 responses •
23 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
17 Mar 17
I'm an Afrikaans poet and at the moment dabbling in English poetry.
Some thoughts and/or feedback on poem below?
For grief has come my way,
unexpected and causing pain
and left me, but only for an instant,
with a heart ripped...
6 responses •
5 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
17 Mar 17
I'm an Afrikaans poet and at the moment dabbling in English poetry.
Some thoughts and/or feedback on poem below?
For grief has come my way,
unexpected and causing pain
and left me, but only for an instant,
with a heart ripped...
6 responses •
5 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
23 Mar 17
I often ask this question as I never could and never will understand why people are so mesmerized by people with money, power and/or celebrity status? Sure, they stand out and deserve some attention but in my mind they do not...
27 responses •
23 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
17 Mar 17
I'm an Afrikaans poet and at the moment dabbling in English poetry.
Some thoughts and/or feedback on poem below?
For grief has come my way,
unexpected and causing pain
and left me, but only for an instant,
with a heart ripped...
6 responses •
5 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
17 Mar 17
I am using social media a lot for business and personal use. The "like" button has always been a bit of an irritation to me, especially if it is the only response option. Facebook has done it for years and finally realized that...
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5 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
17 Mar 17
Last Friday I went to an interview for a job that I really needed. The interview was somewhat daunting, but when I left, I still felt I had a chance at the job. I was informed that they will contact me before the end of today to...
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4 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
20 Mar 17
I know people who doesn't fear death at all as they believe they are saved and ready for an eternal life after death; I know people who fear death as they are not sure if they are ready and/or saved; I know people who don't care...
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2 people
David van der Merwe Omnism has always been a tricky term for me as the definition includes both "believe in" and "respect". I always have and always will respect other people's religions, but I do not believe in the religions. At the moment I believe the Bible and hence I believe...
24 Mar 17
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1 person
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
23 Mar 17
I often ask this question as I never could and never will understand why people are so mesmerized by people with money, power and/or celebrity status? Sure, they stand out and deserve some attention but in my mind they do not...
27 responses •
23 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
23 Mar 17
I often ask this question as I never could and never will understand why people are so mesmerized by people with money, power and/or celebrity status? Sure, they stand out and deserve some attention but in my mind they do not...
27 responses •
23 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
17 Mar 17
I'm an Afrikaans poet and at the moment dabbling in English poetry.
Some thoughts and/or feedback on poem below?
For grief has come my way,
unexpected and causing pain
and left me, but only for an instant,
with a heart ripped...
6 responses •
5 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
17 Mar 17
I'm an Afrikaans poet and at the moment dabbling in English poetry.
Some thoughts and/or feedback on poem below?
For grief has come my way,
unexpected and causing pain
and left me, but only for an instant,
with a heart ripped...
6 responses •
5 people
David van der Merwe
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
17 Mar 17
I'm an Afrikaans poet and at the moment dabbling in English poetry.
Some thoughts and/or feedback on poem below?
For grief has come my way,
unexpected and causing pain
and left me, but only for an instant,
with a heart ripped...
6 responses •
5 people
David van der Merwe Great that you have submitted poems to Oregon State Poetry Assn.). I enjoy poetry, but not very big in SA and certainly not Afrikaans. A few years back it was much better. I guess then there was more time to read. I just started to do some work in English....
23 Mar 17
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