Contents Play Footsie with Madame Pedmont, our resident automatic poet. She'll give you a randomly-generated great Foot Message (that's like a foot massage, only more profound). You can also see how past visitors responded to Put your foot in it, in Barefoot Press's most popular attraction. And if you're really here for the poetry, check out some of South Africa's finest new and used poets. You'll find some of the most exciting pamphlet work this and that side of the equator. (Naturally, as editor my opinion is a little skewed.) Tuis by Lionel Murcott . . . . Abmalities by Rogers Ganhes . . . . One must be silent by Alistair Dredge . . . . Oral Resistance by Phedi Tlhobolo . . . . a trip through 'good' poems and 'bad' poems by Paul Christelis . . . . Blur by Roy Blumenthal . . . . Hot News by Lionel Abrahams . . . . Painted Stains by Elaine Rumboll Electronic Sesame III is the last edition of the popular journal. It's the brainchild of Lionel Abrahams, one of South Africa's most respected literary figures. This is a somewhat sporadic journal showcasing work from his famous writers' workshop. Check out back issues: Electronic Sesame II, Electronic Sesame I See other Poetic Places around the world. Put your best foot forward and visit bizarre and sublime foot-related links. Get the addresses of other South African Poetry Publications. Check out Roy Blumenthal's Scandalous Art Project, Dirty Laundry, and see what you can add to the pile.

Welcome to Barefoot Press, South Africa's first dedicated poetry website and home of free poetry. Edited and designed by Roy Blumenthal. Check out the special edition of Electronic Sesame. It's a companion to the book, "A Writer in Stone" edited by Graeme Friedman and Roy Blumenthal in honour of Lionel Abrahams. It made it to the top of both South African bestseller lists, so get yourself to a bookshop and buy a copy.

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