Nelson Mandela

 

Dawn reached us at the end of the longest dark night

Dressed in dignity embracing both black and white

You were the beacon of hope that lit the night sky

Reconciliation justice and freedom won't die

 

Go now and find your peace it is your time to rest

In God's hands you were the chosen you were the best

Forgiveness the heart that graces another's hate

Once we saw a bloodbath the hour was too late

 

Apartheid made us enemies shackled us all

You said mercy not retribution was the call

Forged a nation out of the bloody bitter seeds

Your courage was not your words but all your just deeds

 

Tata the rainbow nation is forever proud

That you were the real Prince standing out in the crowd

Shadow us now so we don't forget our soul

Your spirit says that Justice demands we be bold

 

In this Land I know there won't be another you

You are held in esteem and that is a world view

 

Author's Note

“As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.”
― Nelson Mandela

Reviews

[Rob Santana]

I respect this man for being able to do such hard time in prison and come out with no bitterness toward anyone. Nicely done Moon.

[MOON]

Thanks, Hon , hope you well! Take care!

[Baby Ricochet]

From prison to head of state. Not bad for a felon. This has been my favorite Mandela poem so far

[MOON]

Thanks Baby Ricochet ! Most appreciated, take care!

[Sami Khalil]

A great tribute to a great man. I love his quote too...You do him justice...Thank you for sharing...:).......................

[MOON]

Thank you Sami, go well.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)..................