Betty Ladd Poet Epitaph

Farewell Dear Friend To Many

Archbishop Tutu you forever changed our world
Dear advocate for freedom and peace
Your legacy and values will live on forever
In those whose hearts you touched and reached

1/13/2022

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Alexis Y. February 15, 2022 at 8:24 AM Hi Betty, You've penned a good tribute to Desmond Tutu. Congrats on your win. Have a great day-Alexis Betty Ladd February 15, 2022 at 7:14 PM Thank you for your kind words Alexis - simple words for a great man - regards, Betty

Christuraj Alex February 13, 2022 at 8:56 PM Great epitaph on Desmond Tutu. He is counted, together with Nelson Mandela, one of the great men, by the Indian social thinkers. Congratulations! Betty Ladd February 14, 2022 at 11:08 PM Thank you so much Christuraj - a simple epitaph that hardly seems deserving of that great wonderful man

Constance La France February 13, 2022 at 2:58 PM Betty, congratulations on your win in the contest and your words for Archbishop Tutu are wonderful ~Constance Betty Ladd February 14, 2022 at 11:10 PM Thank you Constance - now when I read it the words fall far short of his greatness - regards,

Anil Deo January 26, 2022 at 10:08 AM Thank you Betty, our Icon. Shalom shalom from a global citizen but Native to Durban, former Natal province Betty Ladd January 26, 2022 at 6:14 PM Thank you again Anil - I feel however my humble poem doesnt compare to the greatness of the great man