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Desmond Tutu Born 7th October 1931 Died 26th December 2021

The iconic Desmond Tutu died, impish humor, feisty Archbishop, so revered, As we lay him to rest, may angels embrace him, a great loss, much endeared, A Nobel Prize winner, spoke out about Afrikaners, how they tyrannically reigned, Reprimanded black political elite, tributes poured in globally, now he's mourned. Entering Contest : A Celebrity Epitaph Sponsored By: Michelle Faulkner 16/01/2022

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Jack Horne

Date: 3/4/2022 7:54:00 AM

a lovely tribute to a great man, my friend - very touching. I hope you are well x

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/2/2022 1:18:00 PM

yes, this is the one. I remember now you did this.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/30/2022 8:45:00 AM

Educational lines about this hero to the people of Africa and others in the world. Sara

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/23/2022 3:18:00 PM

Hello Jennifer ... he was a man who stood out above men and was truly one who protected the underdog - thanks Jennifer - Lindsay

John Watt

Date: 1/21/2022 1:45:00 PM

An excellent salute to a man of God and a powerful foe of injustice... what he and Mandela accomplished in their lifetimes made them both international heroes and sorely missed. Best wishes to you in the contest, dear friend.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 1/21/2022 10:27:00 PM

Hi John, thank you my friend for an apt and lovely comment, as you always do/reply. I see you have written a few books, kudos. Hubby helped me last year to publish one, I got a five star rating from who I don't know, and one brilliant review, however, final review,as we knew zilch about publishing a book made a mistake or two or more. They have written to me repeatedly, as they liked my poems, to have it re-edited and to please re-forward for a fresh review. my e-book is on amazon, but on kindle. This is my project now. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Judy Ball

Date: 1/19/2022 1:14:00 PM

A fine tribute to a brave and outspoken champion. God Bless my friend. Good luck in the contest. JB

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 1/21/2022 10:35:00 PM

Thank-you Judy for your comment and your continued support, I love reading your poetry, and poetry I can understand, bravo for all your wise talented poems you have posted, I love them all. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/17/2022 3:09:00 PM

It is sad to lose great leaders like this who change the world for the better. A great tribute Jennifer. Blessings xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 1/21/2022 10:43:00 PM

Thank-you for your kind words Connie, I so enjoy your poems, but equally so your comments. i hope this year more gentle with you my friend, and I wish that from the bottom of my heart. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/17/2022 7:23:00 AM

- A great tribute, Jenny ... R.I.P. Desmond Tutu - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 1/21/2022 10:47:00 PM

Thank-you Anne-Lise dear friend for a lovely comment and for our long and wonderful friendship, which I hold very dear. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Anil Deo

Date: 1/17/2022 2:51:00 AM

Thank you Sis Jenn. Shalom, Eurene, RIP Beloved Arch (- Bishop emeritus)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 1/22/2022 1:01:00 AM

Thanks you so much dear friend, he was for me, together with Nelson Mandela (they were for me) what South Africa should have been from the beginning. PEACE, EIRENE AND SHALOM, Jennifer

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/16/2022 5:58:00 PM

You honored him very very well, Jennifer.

Valsa George

Date: 1/16/2022 5:19:00 PM

A very descriptive epitaph encapsulating the whole life of that great Bishop ! All the best in the contest. Thanks for your kind visit to my page, Jennifer !

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/16/2022 12:28:00 PM

Great epitaph!

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/16/2022 10:47:00 AM

Jennifer, you have composed a well-designed poem prolifically. Indeed, he adequately represents a terrific person who, together with Nelson Mandela, promptly laid the road for a promising future. Jennifer, your writing is excellent, best of luck in the contest.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/16/2022 7:41:00 AM

Splendid. A great man and ecclesiastic. Best for a win.

Silpika Kalita

Date: 1/16/2022 7:06:00 AM

Epitaph is my favorite theme always. A golden share dear friend.... Silpika

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/16/2022 6:28:00 AM

He paved the way along with Nelson Mandela. Well written Jennifer and good luck. Tom

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/16/2022 6:25:00 AM

WoW! Jenny, This is a good tribute to Bishop Desmond Tutu. He was an icon. He did so much for the world. He will be missed. Best wishes in the contest. I hope your New Year is going well thus far-Alexis