about

Erika Barnes is a South African freelance poet passionate about weaving words into vivid emotions. Her Afrikaans poetry explores themes of love, places, philosophy, nature and the human experience. Whether crafting personalized poetry, collaborating on creative projects, or performing spoken words, she aims to inspire and connect through the power of language.

new words

kleurvol.....the first addition to my Afrikaans poetry book collection. An influential, beautiful story where two unlikely worlds collide. A forbidden love in this modern world, where hope....

'...that we lose ourselves in our art, where nothing else matters..."