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Ode To Nelson Mandela

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president of South Africa 1994-1999

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My heart skips a beat I lose my breath When I think of his life of sacrifice And his crusade for human rights Leading the revolution against apartheid With rare tenacity and might A lawyer by trade a pacifist by nature Standing for truth and reconciliation Just him and his ideals for god-given rights Standing and never wavering Giving voice to the speechless and the persecuted Refusing to be silent in the face of injustice Determined to annihilate tyranny and racist oppression An icon of democracy and social justice Never to be forgotten A statue erected where Mandela Was released from 27 years in prison A simple man bigger than life itself With dreams of emancipation One philanthropist who would change The world no matter what the cost Read on air by invitation ~ April 28, 2021 'WORDS & MUSIC' AP: 1st place 2021, Honorable Mention 2022 Submitted on January 25, 2020 for contest ODE TO A PRESIDENT OR POLITICIAN OR LEADER PAST OR PRESENT sponsored by SHERI FRESONKE HARPER - RANKED 5TH

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/1/2022 10:25:00 AM

A worthy hero indeed, Line. A true life, and example, of heroism. Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you.

Line Gauthier
Date: 9/2/2022 11:53:00 AM

Thank you, Sam ~ much appreciated

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/4/2020 10:23:00 AM

This is Excellent Line. Congratulations on your win! xxoo

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/4/2020 11:17:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. Most appreciated.

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/4/2020 4:43:00 AM

Hi Line, This is such a great write about Mandela. I liked him too! Congratulations on your winning write. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/4/2020 7:29:00 AM

Thanks, Alexis. Much appreciated.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/3/2020 10:34:00 PM

Line, congratulations on your poem celebrating Mandela showing the power of one!

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/3/2020 11:07:00 PM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Sam.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/3/2020 1:14:00 PM

Excellent choice of leaders, Line. Mandela was all you describe. Congratulations on your win!

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/3/2020 11:07:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Carolyn.

Michael Craig

Date: 3/3/2020 10:53:00 AM

You surly brought good attention to a man who is truly one of the greatest. _ Mike

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/3/2020 2:24:00 PM

Thanks for your visit and much appreciated comment, Mike.

John Watt

Date: 3/2/2020 11:42:00 PM

Line, a great write about a great man; one of the true heroes of our generation. His isolation did not silence his voice and his suffering did not diminish his commitment to his righteous cause. The world is a far better place because of him. Invictus! Congrats, my friend ~ John

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/3/2020 9:43:00 AM

Thank you, John. I could not agree with you more.

Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 3/2/2020 10:38:00 PM

Congratulations Line on your 5th place win in the Ode for a Leader or Politician Past or Present contest. I found you paid good homage to Mandela and showed good reasons for admiration. Punctuation helps nail down your intent with clarity. Thanks for entering, enjoyed reading it.

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/3/2020 9:44:00 AM

Thanks, Sheri. Most appreciated.