Champion of Human Rights

Desmond Tutu raised the moral voice to its height
In dark times showed his countrymen rays of light
Broke the apartheid wall between black and white 
Nobel winner championed causes of human rights.

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January 23, 2022
Contest : A Celebrity Epitaph 
Sponsored by: Michelle Faulkner
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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February 15, 2022 at 8:16 AM
Hi Subimal, What a good tribute to Desmond Tutu. Well done. Have a great day-Alexis
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February 13, 2022 at 10:38 PM
Subimal, a nicely rhymed and enlightening portrayal of a great advocate for human rights. Well done, and congrats on your win ~ John
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February 13, 2022 at 2:49 PM
Subimal, congratulations on your great win in the contest and your words to honor Desmond are wonderful ~Constance
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