A Free Man

It began as a struggle many years ago
 The struggle that only the brave fought for years
 It was the dream to them
 A dream they wanted to leave for their young


 It is today that make the accomplishments of their fight
 The fight that thousands sacrifice their lives for
 It is today where a free man wanders on earth fearlessly

 Today their dream has manifested 
As the dawn has come to a nation
 A nation that has grown from strength to strength

 He walks with his head held up high
 Happiness covers his pure innocence
 He is a free man of South Africa
 Black as coal and strong as the lion

 This is the land of all people who lives
 And share great history together.
 This is the country filled with wonderful people
 I love my country
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Sietesantos Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 8:53 PM
A powerful, patriotic write - BRAVO! Well done, my friend
Jamoner Avatar
June 7, 2014 at 10:59 PM
so wonderful.. It reminds me of how grateful I should be to those people who fought for the freedom I have right now. We will celebrate independence day within 4 days.
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