Brian Strand Poet Lanterne

Mandela's Gold

Cry
freedom,
with justice-
let my people
go

Inspired by Jenny Phillips(b 1949 Australia) botanical water colour of this flower seen an an 
exhibition at Kew ,London this weekend
www.jennyphillips.org/artist.php

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L'Nass Shango June 4, 2009 at 5:32 AM Yes, Sir Brian ... again a masterpiece ... have you ever read the book: Cry Freedom? It could complement that water color. Bravo.

Carrie Richards June 1, 2009 at 6:39 AM The poem and the art.....so very moving. What a way to start off a new day/month! Love, Carrie

Sharon Winter June 1, 2009 at 6:34 AM Wow. Just inspirational Brian. The art is magnificent. Love, Shar

Carolyn Devonshire June 1, 2009 at 4:43 AM I can hear Nelson singing this from the hillside, Brian. Very inspirational! Love, Carolyn

Anna-Marie Docherty June 1, 2009 at 12:24 AM I've not seen this artworks Brian, but your poem does great justice to it's most fitting title. Nicely done...Anna-Marie.