Baba Madiba , Nelson Mandela

Rewrote our History books for the world to see A worthier Icon there could never be, Born and died over the span short of a century, Baba Madiba became South Africa’s first Black President in April 1994, finally, eventually! Nelson Mandela was destined for this role, As the masses empowered, flocked to the pole A lawyer, an activist, a prisoner, a free soul, His peaceful anti apartheid activism, a thorn In the Government's side, but after Sharpeville, His sabotaging tactics against those opposing The ANC, brought about his arrest, his only desire The African National Congress to be recognized Was his goal. He was incarcerated, but at his trial, he defended His people with heartfelt passion He would one day he promised Become their liberator and stop inhumane Tyranny – for this end he was prepared to die, Outside the court among the masses, there Wasn’t a dry eye. And no bloodshed did South Africa see, As was anticipated, rumours abounded, but A kind, intelligent and brave leader, imprisoned for Twenty seven years, Changed an era with peace and raised no fears. He was a much loved President by black and white, He was elected for two terms, after which until he Died, became a worldwide renown humanitarian Across the globe international leaders Praised and revered this humorous, intellectual Man who chose to be honest, just and right. He passed on December 5th at the age of 95 in 2013, indeed a sad event. Which not even the Almighty could prevent. Known lovingly as, Baba Madiba, Father Madiba In Africa, our vast Continent, a multiracial face Began to appear, no matter the race. When he died, By his side, Were his loving children And grandchildren and Graca Machel, his wife, Who with Baba Madiba, Shared a happy marriage and life. A hero who cemented together a democratic state, When the entire world thought, it was already too late. * SHARPEVILLE A MASSACRE OF UNARMED BLACK SOUTH AFRICANS BY POLICE FORCES * BOTH PRESIDENT MANDELA AND EX PRESIDENT DE KLERK JOINTLY RECEIVED THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR REALIZING THE TIME HAD COME FOR PEACE, AND THEREFORE BRINGING APARTHEID TO AN END.