A man who fought for freedom Is frail and old yet remembered For all his contributions and sacrifices He made to rid all types of discrimination
In the early years a Law Degree Seemed perfectly suiting Boxing made him tough like a brute But his soul-passive, polite and caring
A role-model to everyone Who said, "Debate, no guns!" A peace_maker for all
A teacher for all Even in darkest hours His humilty, nobility and responsibility Is but a few of what we can reap of his success
27years of incarceration All for the fight of discrimination His sacrificed time In quarries of lime
A day that they remembered A day that they paraded With happiness and delight
1994 People in queues of snakes Waited for a chance to cast their first vote
*We salute you TATA MADIBA Thank you for your valiant services
I dedicate this poem to one of the greatest fighters for peace in the world who is currently very ill according to many reportsd and broadcasts here in London. May he live for many more years and may God grant him health. Enjoy your 95th birthday today!!!!! You oh Madiba have no idea how you are apprecoiated throughout the world. This is my contribution to Madiba Day, it took me 67 mintues to write this poem.