A DEDICATION TO MANDELA

Madiba Mandela Nelson

true emblem of reason,

an icon of all seasons,

which refused to die in prison.

you demonstrated rare leadership

a leadership of servant ship,

people spoke,

you gave an ear.

ninety-three,

South Afrika still free

Afrika still free

you inspire like a tree.

prison bars,

sjambok scars,

couldn’t break your heart

and stain your leadership art

the world learns from you

we are inspired by you,

if only our leaders,

would be your readers.

African leaders of this day

need a leaf from your tree

to learn to lead ,

and lead to learn

you quenched the flames of wars,

you stood between a gun and an enemy,

you stand between wisdom and knowledge,

you stand between Afrika and the world.

Happy Mandela day

Happy day of inspiration

Happy iconic day

Happy day of wisdom