Farewell Mandela

FAREWELL MANDELA

F-From All around the lands on high
A-Around the mounts and down the depths
R-Resound the cries of loss untold
E-Even the birds our lots have known

W-We’ve lost a man that was great and bold
E-Embedded in him was a heart of gold
L-Like a child he’d forgive his offenders deeds
L-Leaving a legacy great indeed

M-Mandela, our leader of great repute
A-A man that would quail a great dispute
N-Never a soldier but wins a war
D-Dignity, tenacity, and honor he wore
E-Endearing to a nation and the world as a whole
L-Lo, we’ve missed our man indeed
A-And may his soul depart and rest in peace

…Adieu, Mandela!, our Leader Great!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 2/16/2014 5:34:00 PM
Just the same strength within... Farewell done triumphantly... Beautiful tribute Dan... Verlena - Dark Sunshine
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Nsikakabasi Dan
Date: 2/16/2014 5:52:00 PM
Thanks Verlena for teh compliment. He was a great man indeed. Deserves even more tributes from all of us! Anyway, thanks for reading 'em.
Date: 2/16/2014 11:08:00 AM
Looking forward to seeing him at the resurrection! Nice write.
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Date: 12/24/2013 2:55:00 AM
N Dan., --Dropping by with SMILES and CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Thank You for making this a great year for ALL OF US. --- May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTMAS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer
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Date: 12/23/2013 1:16:00 AM
This is a fantastic tribute to a great humanitarian and world class leader, very well done. Merry Christmas, Carl
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