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Dawn of Light- Nelson Mandela

27 years have I spent amongst these prison walls Waiting patiently for the day to dawn When my people shall be set free from racial discord Wife and child and all have I given up for the cause My life is set on freedoms pyre as a ransom for the fire My blood is hot and my thirst unquenchable The voice of my ancestors instilling courage and confidence Do not give up the fight till each man has won his right The day has finally dawned, like a child bursting out of its mothers womb The price is paid, my life is laid , I can at last rest in my tomb. God Bless Africa!!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 7/29/2011 8:20:00 AM
Well written I enjoyed reading your work Venetia! Thank you for your comment I appreciate it ---Lori
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Date: 7/28/2011 3:33:00 PM
Wonderful creative writing today Venetia. I will be back soon to read more if the gremlins in PoetrySoup will permit. Love, Carol
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