Ode To Nelson Mandela

How can such a mere mortal Afford that contagious smile? A smile of love and innocence Smile of a man sans grudge A smile that unites mankind A haloed smile of great man Whom the world deserves A smile bringing hope to life A smile of peace and tolerance Treasured smile of an icon Building bridges for humanity A man who leads by love Heroic smile of a unique man Who forgives all aggressors And vaunts the downtrodden A smile frozen in bold history Yet invaluable gift for the future Rippling smile of inert humility Of he God bestowed the world To cherish and to emulate To trace and trail smile of peace Evocative of the immortal Love of He who created man! A song for Nelson Mandela who is in hospital.