Noble leader, a beacon of hope,
Endurance and courage, helped us to cope.
Leading with dignity, in the darkest of days,
Striving for justice, in so many ways.
Outspoken advocate for freedom's embrace,
Nation's unifier, ending apartheid's disgrace.
Role model for all, his spirit so strong,
Overcame hardships, and righted the wrong.
Loving his country, through struggle and strife,
Inspired a nation, to embrace a new life.
Humility and grace, in all that he did,
Legacy of love, as a giant he's bid.
Admired by the world, his impact remains,
Mandela's name, a symbol of change.
Advocate for peace, his vision so clear,
Never gave up, year after year.
Dignity and equality, his ideals won't part,
Embodied the hope of a united heart,
Living proof that forgiveness is smart,
A lifetime of service, from the very start.
At my Birth, I was heralded as a bastion for the Free.
I was torn down, burned, made ragged with bullets, and yet I held my head up high.
At Ft Sumter, my colors inspire all who see me.
Some nations see me as the light of hope for all.
Other nations see me as the heretic they hate.
My people embrace me and honor my values.
My embodiment of free will represents my people's resilience.
Other people will trample on me and curse me for who I represent.
My Colors are real and have a moral value.
White signifies purity and innocence.
Red symbolizes the blood spilled by our heroes to preserve our freedoms.
Blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, truth, and justice.
Lovingly, I am draped over my heroes, who gave all.
My Colors will never run as God is my Protector.
My presence at all functions across our nation is the great Unifier.
My people will never forget me when others have.
Our Nation will persevere in these colors no matter what the future holds.
These are the tenets of my people's hearts: to bear love of freedom for all.
With honor I hold and Glory to our Father, please bless America.
I am going to tell you how to be a father
First you need to listen
Your little ones have a lot of things to say and tell you
You need to be forceful and forthright
as you are the force within the home
You are the limit
You set limits in your house
You are the reason
as you are the voice of reason
and you know what gives
You are the strength
as you are the one who carries your household
through the mighty wind
You are the wonderer
as you make magic within the home
You are the shouter
as you help your family to celebrate
You are the unifier
fortifier, magnifier, beautifier
Does it sound like someone you know?
Yeah - God
God has made you to be just like Him
So if whatever you have a doubt
Just look up to Him
He will show you how to be a good father
You have the perfect example
Haven't you known?
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