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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 July 18, 2022 for contest TO HONOR MY HERO sponsored by ANOUCHEKA GANGABISSOON 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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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.
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Date: 9/2/2022 11:53:00 AM
Thank you, Sam ~ much appreciated
Date: 3/4/2020 10:23:00 AM
This is Excellent Line. Congratulations on your win! xxoo
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Date: 3/4/2020 11:17:00 AM
Thank you, Connie. Most appreciated.
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
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Date: 3/4/2020 7:29:00 AM
Thanks, Alexis. Much appreciated.
Date: 3/3/2020 10:34:00 PM
Line, congratulations on your poem celebrating Mandela showing the power of one!
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Date: 3/3/2020 11:07:00 PM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Sam.
Date: 3/3/2020 1:14:00 PM
Excellent choice of leaders, Line. Mandela was all you describe. Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 3/3/2020 11:07:00 PM
Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Carolyn.
Date: 3/3/2020 10:53:00 AM
You surly brought good attention to a man who is truly one of the greatest. _ Mike
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Date: 3/3/2020 2:24:00 PM
Thanks for your visit and much appreciated comment, Mike.
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
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Date: 3/3/2020 9:43:00 AM
Thank you, John. I could not agree with you more.
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.
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Date: 3/3/2020 9:44:00 AM
Thanks, Sheri. Most appreciated.
Date: 1/27/2020 11:30:00 AM
Twenty-seven years! I cannot fathom 27 days in prison! Wow! Great ode.
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Date: 1/27/2020 6:13:00 PM
I hear you, Caren... 27 minutes would be too long.
Date: 1/27/2020 7:48:00 AM
So right and lovely of you!
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Date: 1/27/2020 8:07:00 AM
Thanks, Abdullah. Much appreciated.
Date: 1/27/2020 5:03:00 AM
You have chosen a great figure to dedicate what a great tribute to a great man- may he be at rest- Julie Good luck with your entry.
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Date: 1/27/2020 8:07:00 AM
Thank you so much, Julie.
Date: 1/26/2020 4:57:00 PM
I agree wholeheartedly. You chose an amazing figure in history to emulate.
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Date: 1/26/2020 9:38:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea. It was a most appreciated nudge for a worthy tribute.
Date: 1/25/2020 11:25:00 PM
He accomplished a lot and with bravery. Well done, Line ... Should do very well.
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Date: 1/26/2020 8:32:00 AM
Thanks, Eve. Much appreciated.
Date: 1/25/2020 1:46:00 PM
Lovely tribute Line, all he wanted was his country and was branded a terrorist for his beliefs. Good luck. Tom
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Date: 1/25/2020 6:27:00 PM
Thanks, Tom. Mandela accomplished a lot and was awarded over 250 various honors in his lifetime.

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