MY 67 MINUTES POEM ON MANDELA’S DAY

MY 67 MINUTES POEM ON MANDELA’S DAY

By Moises M. Antunes "Wima the Poet"

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela “Madiba”

Nelson Mandela, today the whole world celebrates your day

Because you saw light where only darkness we could see

You sacrificed your life to give hope to a nation once hopeless

You led the long walk to freedom with non-violence

In the midst of terror carried by the former regime

against unarmed people

As I walk today, I shall walk towards my freedom

As I speak, I shall speak of hope, unity and Ubuntu

As I think, I shall think of others first before myself

As I dream, I shall dream of a nation led by leaders

Who put people’s needs first just like you did

I am deeply inspired and you ignited my dream

A dream to conquer Africa’s second liberation

The economic freedom of all people in Africa

The eradication of misery and poverty

My dream to have a continent with more leaders

Who serve the people, for people and by people

A dream to evaporate racism, xenophobia and tribalism

Because they still divides us in the peril silence

A dream to dismantle hidden racial system in the corporate sector

Because this is where racism is still breathing and surviving

Here is where, discrimination takes place and go unnoticed

A dream to see a self-sustained and strong African Union

Capable to find effective solutions for Africa’s pressing issues

To avoid, foreign meddling in the Africa’s affairs

So that, we avoid scenes of Libya, Congo and Egypt

Nelson Mandela, your name is a sword

Against those who discriminate and oppress others

Nelson Mandela, your voice belongs to those

Who cannot freely express their opinions and rights

Nelson Mandela, I sent a butterfly on your window

To cheer and say thank you for all that you have done

I sent drizzles to wet your window, tears of appreciation

I sent a bird to sing happy birthday Tata Madiba!

You set an example of a true people’s politician

Those who do not follow your example are degrading

The real meaning and relevance of a politician

Thanks to you, good politicians are there and people know them

Thanks to you, today South Africa is a rainbow nation

Thanks to your, today South Africa is the most dynamic democratic state

I know the walk is still long but you inspired South Africans and Africans

To get there at all cost, removing obstacles in the way

You inspired young and old generations in Africa and the world

To stand against walls of oppression and discrimination

You motivated armies that fight to defend your legacy

Whenever, your legacy is being compromised

Because it is your legacy that makes South Africa a great nation

A non-sexist, non-racial and democratic country

Which belongs to all who live in it,

Black,

Coloureds,

Indians

White

And

Foreign nationals

END

Note:

Written on Mandela’s day to celebrate his life and his legacy| July 2013

Moises M. Antunes “Wima the Poet”

Wednesday, July 31, 2013