Abale Poomor encourages young dreamers to stop waiting
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | Tuesday April 21, 2026 06:00
Poomore, who describes herself as a scribe rather than a writer, took the stage alongside an all-youth lineup. “A writer creates a book from their own imagination, but a scribe records what has been entrusted to them,” she explained. “For me, being a scribe means I am a steward of a message from God and the little experience of the talent I have, motivational speaking,” she stated.
The event featured Miss Teen World Africa Leungo Sephobe, renowned fashion designer Lethabo Nthoiwa, and captivating contemporary dancer Katlego Matheakgomo. Each shared what blooming looks like in their industries. Sephobe and Matheakgomo spoke candidly about the grind behind the glamour, reminding the room that visibility is only the last chapter of a long story.
For Poomor, the book was born from frustration. “I saw so many talented young people waiting for a perfect moment to be great, but that is not the case when having a talent,” she said. “I had to write the book to inspire and emphasise the use of a talent at a young age. The project took nine months. I had to cut off some time from my social life to ensure this book stays as powerful as it is.”
She wrote it for the small dreamer. “Someone who has ideas but finds it difficult to execute them.” Her aim was simple: make the book relatable, unique, and friendly to its target market, which is the youth and teenagers, in a smart-looking, professional way. The message is clear. “I want them to realise that their talents are part of the greatness God has deposited in them.”
The writing process was not painless. Chapter 6 holds a section called The Pain of Letting Go. “It’s difficult to tell people that they have to let go of certain habits and environments,” Poomor admitted. “Writing it was difficult because I had to apply those same lessons to my own life first.” That honesty runs through the book. In Botswana, she said, we celebrate the success more than the how. “There were times I would work hard, and results would not show.”
That gap between effort and outcome was a thread in the afternoon’s conversation. “Many young people believe in instant results, and when they do not meet them, they blame life, engage in negative acts and become depressed,” Poomor told attendees. “This conversation is urgent. Good things take time.”
The room felt it. Poomor called the launch overwhelming in the best way. “Seeing young people being eager for wisdom on using their talents while young was such a beautiful honour.” One attendee summed up the takeaway: “God is the pillar of all things. With Him, your talent can bloom more and more.”
Poomor’s dream for 'The Inner Bloom' stretches beyond Gaborone. “My dream for this book is to see so many stars around the world actualising their talents as young as they are to shape the world.” And this is only the start. “The Inner Bloom is just the beginning. More and more books are yet to come.”
By the end, no one was talking about “one day.” The charge was to start with what you have, where you are. For the creatives at Enko Botho, the season of waiting ended on Saturday.