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Poetry 2012: The Written World

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A poem to capture the spirit of every nation competing at the 2012 Games.

The Written World brings worldwide poetry to the airwaves with a poem to capture the spirit of every nation competing at the 2012 Games.

Poetry 2012: The Written World: South Africa: Candy Watermeyer

South Africa: Candy Watermeyer

30/03/2012

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Celebrating poetry worldwide with a poem from South Africa read by Candy Watermeyer.

A poem to capture the spirit of each competing nation in the 2012 Games. South Africa's poem Oom Piet by Finuala Dowling is read by Candy Watermeyer.

'Oom' in Afrikaans translates as 'Uncle' and South Africa's poem Oom Piet by Finuala Dowling recognises the importance of those who look out for others. Read by Candy Watermeyer.

Poetry 2012 - The Written World creating a unique picture of the nations of the world in verse.

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