Mandiba (Nelson) Mandela

Nelson Mandela, born 1918, sadly left this Earthly planet December 15 2013. A ninety five year lifespan; most of which bore courage and tenacity and the balance: strong faith in the truth, a love for mankind and an earnest enjoyment of family and young people, worldwide. Twenty seven years in jail: 1964 – 1990. Who would know that after that length of incarceration any human been would emerge with a warm and forgiving heart? Nelson Mandela did! Returning to civilian life without much of a family to speak of he continued his burning mission for equality for humanity. What was it that made him so special: of outstanding mind and body? - Did he even know himself? His life was, without doubt, amazing, inspiring and deserved of most prodigious accolade. Because of this, I have written a poem to demonstrate my absolute and highest level of respect for the great Mandiba (Nelson) Mandela. Due to this man’s unfaltering commitment to human rights and justice, regimes, namely apartheid, have been thrown to the pits of hell! All men now stand side by side, rather than one in front of the other. Find below an excerpt from my poem about this treasure of a man that has crucially left a legacy of truth and love. Mandiba (Nelson) Mandela ‘’Mandela, Man-de-la, Mand-ela - Rolihlahla Mandela, we elevate you in every way. Your life’s work has elevated many of us, world-wide, to safety, emancipation and freedom! May the tallest, finest elephants raise you up onto to the most magnificent and illustrious chariot. Mandela, Man-de-la, Mand-ela - Rolihlahla Mandela, we bequeath you our hearts, soul and a promise to emulate at least some of your courage and drive to seek equality, decency and undulating love. You used your strength of character to stand up for the weak and oppressed. You used your undying conviction to protest for Gods desired equality. You did not flail! . . .’’ Comments are appreciated