At 3 pm confirmation reached me
the unusual night with my celebrity
the place had been chosen
three hours all belonged to me!

A special vehicle approached
in it, i sat and sped off to the venue
the welcome full of surprises
his smile chased nervousness from me!

I could not believe it was real
but the truth smiled in my face
that night i was enjoying the warmth
of the mighty Nelson Mandela!

The unforgettable meeting was on
a country surrounded by calmness
his simplicity challenged me
told me he was waiting to learn from me!

A traditional meal nicely served
ate very little till the end
my attention  never was on food
but on talking to my own celebrity!

Narrated his long story of struggle
my attention glued on his face
many questions i fired him
he calmly and humbly answered

A gift which touched deep inside me
he handed over to me with a handshake
a photo capturing him in company
of Mbeki, Tambo and Sisulu

The most painful moment arrived
bidding farewell disturbed me
tears of joy escaped from my eyes
the last hug ended my sweet dream!