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The '''[[poetry]] of [[South Africa]]''' covers a broad range of [[theme (literary)|themes]], [[poetry#Verse forms|forms]], and [[poetry#Periods, styles and movements|styles]]. This article seeks to identify the major [[poet]]s of South Africa and describe their works and influence.
The '''urethral sponge''' is a spongy cushion of [[biological tissue|tissue]], found in the lower [[genitals|genital area]] of [[women]], that sits against both the [[pubic bone]] and [[vagina]]l wall, and surrounds the [[urethra]].
==Notable poets==
The urethral sponge is composed of [[erectile tissue]]; during [[sexual arousal|arousal]], it becomes swollen with [[blood]], compressing the urethra, helping prevent [[urination]] during [[sexual activity]] (along with the pubococcygeus muscle). Additionally, the urethral sponge contains the [[Skene's gland]]s, which with continued [[stimulation]], may produce an [[ejaculate]] (usually clear in color) and release it through the [[urethra]] during sexual activity or [[orgasm]]. Once considered to be [[urinary incontinence]], the ejaculate is not [[urine]], although it is sometimes mixed with urine, and is similar to that produced by the [[prostate]] in [[men]]. This is said to be a ''[[female ejaculation]]''.
The following poets have contributed a large amount to South Africa's poetic character in the [[20th century]].
The urethral sponge encompasses a large number of pleasurable [[nerve|nerve ending]]s, and can, therefore, be stimulated through the front wall of the [[vagina]]. Some women enjoy the [[doggy position|rear-entry position]] of [[sexual intercourse]] for this reason, because the [[penis]] is often angled slightly downward and can stimulate the front wall of the [[vagina]], and in turn, the urethral sponge.
===Lionel Abrahams===
''Main article: [[Lionel Abrahams]]''
In fact, the urethral sponge is often synonymously called the [[G-spot]] (Gräfenberg spot), although some say that the two are separate. Some women experience intense [[pleasure]] from stimulation of the urethral sponge and others find the sensation irritating. The urethral sponge also surrounds the clitoral nerve, and since the two are so closely interconnected, stimulation of the [[clitoris]] may stimulate the nerve endings of the urethral sponge.
Lionel Abrahams ([[1928]] - [[May 30]], [[2004]]) was a poet, [[novel]]ist, [[editor#Publications|editor]], [[essay]]ist, and [[publication|publisher]]. Abrahams's work is largely [[philosophy|philosophical]], praising [[integrity]] and [[compassion]]. His [[poem]]s are characterized by [[free verse]] with [[emotion]]al strength.
===Tatamkulu Afrika===
''Main article: [[Tatamkulu Afrika]]''
Although born in [[Egypt]], Tatamkulu Afrika ([[December 7]], [[1920]] - [[December 23]], [[2002]]) went to South Africa at an early age. His first volume of poetry, ''[[Nine Lives (poetry collection)|Nine Lives]]'' was published in [[1991]]. Afrika's poetry is rich in natural [[imagery]], and the mood of his poems differ, from simple and innocent to lonely and frightened.
===Gabeba Baderoon===
''Main article: [[Gabeba Baderoon]]''
[[Category:Gynecology]]
Gabeba Baderoon ([[1969]] - ) is a female poet born in [[Cape Town]]. Her poetry has a tone of calmness and quiet, but it focuses on the moral issues of [[cultural identity]] and the [[meaning of life]].
===Robert Berold===
''Main article: [[Robert Berold]]''
===Michael Cope===
''Main article: [[Michael Cope]]''
The son of writer [[Jack Cope]], Michael Cope ([[1952]] - ) is a [[jeweller]] and novelist as well as a poet. Cope's first volume of poetry, ''[[Scenes and Visions]]'', was published in [[1990]]. His works detail people, their stories, and [[the environment|environment]]al imagery. Much of his poetry also quietly offers Cope's views on world-wide issues, such as business and [[poverty]].
===Patrick Cullinan===
''Main article: [[Patrick Cullinan]]''
Patrick Cullinan ([[1932]] - ) has published eight volumes of poetry, an anthology on the work of Lionel Abrahams, a [[biography]] of [[Robert Jacob Gordon]], and a novel, ''[[Matrix (novel)|Matrix]]''. Born in [[Pretoria]], he was educated in [[Johannesburg]] and [[Europe]]. Cullinan's poetic style is dreamy and full of imagery, with a recurring theme of [[love]]. He was given the title ''cavaliere'' in [[2003]] by the government of [[Italy]] for his work translating much of his poetry into [[Italian language|Italian]].
===Ingrid de Kok===
''Main article: [[Ingrid de Kok]]''
===Isobel Dixon===
''Main article: [[Isobel Dixon]]''
===Finuala Dowling===
''Main article: [[Finuala Dowling]]''
===Keorapetse Kgositsile===
''Main article: [[Keorapetse Kgositsile]]''
===Antjie Krog===
''Main article: [[Antjie Krog]]''
===Mzi Mahola===
''Main article: [[Mzi Mahola]]''
Mzi Mahola was born on 12 February 1949 as Mzikayise Winston Mahola. Mzi Mahola is his nom de plume. He started writing while he was at school. The Special Branch confiscated his first poetry manuscript in 1976 and he lost interest in writing for twelve years. After this period he started writing again, submitting work successfully to national and international journals, magazines and publications. His work has been published in more than eight anthologies.
===Kobus Moolman===
''Main article: [[Kobus Moolman]]''
===Seitlhamo Motsapi===
''Main article: [[Seitlhamo Motsapi]]''
===Charle-Pierre Naudé===
''Main article: [[Charle-Pierre Naudé]]''
===Mxolisi Nyezwa===
''Main article: [[Mxolisi Nyezwa]]''
===Karen Press===
''Main article: [[Karen Press]]''
===Others===
*[[Robert Berold]]
*[[Vonani Bila]]
*[[Herman Charles Bosman]]
*[[The Botsotso Jesters]]
*[[Breyten Breytenbach]]
*[[Andre Brink]]
*[[Jeremy Cronin]]
*[[Sandile Dikeni]]
*[[Alan Finlay]]
*[[Joan Hambidge]]
*[[Liesl Jobson]]
*[[Cornelis Jacob Langenhoven]] ([[1873]] - [[1932]]) author of ''[[Die Stem van Suid-Afrika]]''; produced the first version of the ''[[Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam]]'' in [[Afrikaans]].
*[[Douglas Livingstone (poet)|Douglas Livingstone]]
*[[Mzwake Mbuli]]
*[[Croc E Moses]]
*[[Malika Ndlovu]]
*[[Lesego Rampolokeng]]
*[[Mongane Wally Serote]]
*[[Tracey Splinter]]
*[[Wilma Stockenström]]
*[[Stephen Watson]]
*[[Paul Wessels]]
==See also==
*[[List of South African poets]]
==External link==
*[http://southafrica.poetryinternational.org/ Welcome to South African poetry - Poetry International Web]
*[http://www.geocities.com/joopbersee/joopbersee.html Southern Rain Poetry] South African Poetry!
*[http://www.sweetmagazine.co.za/ sweetmagazine] Flash fiction, essays, poetry, reviews and other unheard of desires!
[[Category:South African literature|Poetry]]
[[Category:Poetry by nation or language]]
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