Gandhi Mahatma

His deepest belief was in truth, His greatest faith was in God, He was selfless in his pursuit, Millions followed where he trod! He wore no crown, robes or tie, He was no king, had no kingdom, Thin and small at five foot five, He won his people their freedom! He lived life about the same time, Adolf Hitler unleashed his anger, millions perished to Nazi crime, But Gandhi put no one in danger. race discrimination he boldly fought, in South Africa as a young lawyer, No guns or swords he ever sought, But he lead by fasting and prayer! He was by birth a religious Hindu, But respected all the world beliefs, All religions were one in his view, They were same in their motives. Love, peace, path of nonviolence, were all his weapons of resistance, Absorbing anger, showing patience, he lead India to its independence. Great minds, common people like us, Called him Mahatma, a great Soul, He was likened to Jesus and Moses, As they revered and pursued his goal. He fasted to unite the rioting people, Who killed because of religious strife, They prayed in mosques and temple, And thay all prayed only for his life! On a prayer morning in late January, Two hate bullets tore his loving heart, His life put out by ignorance and fury, he was killed by a world torn apart! Even several decades after his death, His message of love shines through, Like many prophets before his birth, His life’s mission, to save me and you! *2nd placement in the contest Sponsor Chantelle Anne Cooke Your Favorite Legend ' Contest Written 10/03/2020