Viva - Father of a Rainbow Nation

VIVA – FATHER OF A RAINBOW NATION Nelson Mandela, what a man, What an icon, what a wise politician, Even though he was in prison for A 27 year span, Held no grudges, or hate, just wanted No segregation, he went on a mission, To make sure that as a father of his nation, He would achieve just that! Free at last, locked away for so Many years of his life He walked amongst a sea of cheering, People, next to Winnie his wife! He was forgiving, Despite been jailed, For all those years. Mandela’s beloved South Africa had never Known democracy and had miserably failed, He went forward with an intentional stride, Charismatic and determined, He was esteemed for his pride! The Mandela presidency was known As an era, Loved by his people, together they grew Dearer and nearer. He was a humanitarian, got the Nobel Prize for His peaceful transition, FW De Klerk also got The Nobel Prize. They stood side by side, Two dynamic politicians who had changed South Africa’s political tide! President Mandela’s inauguration In May 1994 was televised Around the world, It was a heartfelt, emotional ceremony, Where many nation’s Flags were unfurled. Nelson Mandela had a remarkable wit And sense of humour, This is quite true, Not just a rumour. He had an acute awareness and brought His cherished country to realize their Independence, a passion he always sought! But sadly although an icon, He was like us all, only human, And so our hero died On the 5th December 2013, And the world cried!