MADIBA
This man of honour, integrity, truth
An example to all, the young and the old
A leader of men, with foresight and vision
A man amongst men – he stood out alone
The price he paid to uphold his beliefs
Was rewarded in full when he was set free
Apartheid abolished, injustice set right
The freedom of all now equal and one
This man of honour should be followed by all
We should walk in his footsteps and follow his lead
His wisdom and courage our inspiration each day
We acknowledge his birth, his life and his strife
Today we acknowledge all he has done
For his country of birth, the land that he loved
For his people, his children, his comrades through life
For justice and freedom, equality, peace
© Des Squire
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