Madiba

"Madiba" The currents keep up sparking up and down Such elegance, your life had more scenes than an epic flick Defined humanity you did, even in death you deserve a crown Singlehandedly you kept the white fleas a bay, fielding stick Madiba, the Great artist, thou painted red the entire earthly town Effortlessly you curtailed the beast, how effortless is your skill! Diamonds appeareth me in flames, wildflowers in dinner gowns Human race you served, and empty African baskets you did fill Goodwill you preached, you make the rest look like clowns The sun and stars smile admirably to this piece! Oh how slick 95 long fruitful moments, bewildering all from North to South Black Moses, thou granted the African race it's holy seal From the suburbs of Soweto to the South of Pretoria All and sundry join the angels as we sing "The Gloria