Nelson Poems - Poems about Nelson

Years ago I did so choose, to go on a Caribbean clipper ship cruise, and, in addition to several other islands, anchored off Nevis, northwest of Saint Kitts, where, in the late 1780's, Nelson had lived, and still bears traces of his presence today, in various parts, pieces and bits. When our windjammer Skipper informed us, 'Shopping here's good, snorkeling is bad,' I...

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Today I’m grateful for Nelson Mandela… Who understood when all is said and done… the main purpose of freedom is to create it for everyone ...

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At nine, lost a father Raised by a single mother Had to switch home Not as a prince in a throne Nelson's story lives on Stripped of who he was Forced to take an English name And carry the weight of that shame Made to wear a suit Told to change his voice But deep down he knew He never really had a choice The boy who...

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Good night ladies and gentlemen I’m ready to sleep and dream again My silk bonnet on my head again Ceiling fan going strong my friend Good night hope you sleep long But if you’re in another time zone Then enjoy your morning or noon May your day be pleasantly consumed And if you’re looking for a test Enter my Prince Roger Nelson...

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Nelson Mandela was the man the west loathed him he wasn't white he wasn't rich he stood for the oppressed not the South African white mobsters that locked him up, undressed he was a terrorist or so they said And now? he's on your postage stamps so lets prey for the day when you learn the truth thank-you Sinwar for standing with humanity There is no peace with an occupier one...

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Willie Nelson likes to play music for fun he doesn’t need money for his family to feed but as a sideline he developed his own brand of weed ...

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The "Trilogy of Non-Violence" advocates peacefully uplift humanity Humanity is to behold a peaceful way of overcoming the struggle of life. Life, where all souls are valuable and with love are diminishing hate Hate! Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. states, "Driven out by the light." Light of the world for humanity to see shining bright, eliminating darkness Darkness, which...

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CONTINUES PART II: Then she departs, ... his newfound friend stands (clueless me, no intro of her) I with Rick ... waiting wife comes--(Hellooo Oh) newfound by brochure stand he says, "My wife Kris." "Hm" <--(My utterance--smiling, as I'm at a lost for words) Hollywood idol, Mark Harmon, of NCIS, fame, ex kid brother dragged dirt open, aim to de-fame Fam's name. Mark's Hollywood...

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MY Collaboration with Ricky Nelson in the Last Days of 1980 The eventful news of that day about what was found on board that crashed plane, won't replace that particular memory of Mr. Rick Nelson's hearty laughing along with his wife, Mrs. Kris Nelson, who maintained some level of dignity, cupped her lips with her...

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Do you think we’re emotionally compatible? What crackpot class have you joined now. I'm taking a holistic course. Why don’t you go and have an affair, you’ll feel better. No, listen, I want inside your mind. You don’t, take my word for it. Soon I’ll be able to heal your body and mind. Have you ever thought about counselling I'm just searching for...

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He was renowned for his good looks when I met this young man, --at work, admittedly, gadzooks! 'Twas about four a.m. He was one with lots on his mind arms on the desk, leaning, offered water, but he declined, now face to face, smiling. His thorn, a Hollywood idol, a while will be a pain hand fanned me close, his truth was told till he boarded...

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Did Nelson give one scintilla about France’s silly flotilla? No! Nor was he bashful at court, though of the quite gaseous sort, as his farts smelled of vanilla....

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(Today is Tata MANDELA’S birthday. Freedom lovers all over South Africa are celebrating his legacy of Compassionate Love. I wrote this poem on his birthday when he was still alive. I am so grateful that I was humbled to serve in his government whilst he was President of the First National Democratic Government in South...

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South Africa is the first  Place in Africa where you  can find more Excellent Roads , rail ways , ports and Airports than some European, Asian, American, Oceania  countries And more best world  wine companies. During apartheid many black people where living In locations, treated as foreigners in their Country No black person occupied the presidency or...

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“Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.” “A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.” “Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” “I learned that...

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