Nelson Mandela,
Liberty for Africans Founding Father,
Who took the long walk to freedom — The ANC Leader;
Who never gave up to despair, never gave in to hatred — The Dreamer.
For this is Robben Island’s Supernal Prisoner for decade upon decade — absolutely unbreakable —
The Warrior.
O Sing his names: Rolihlahla! — Madiba! — Tata! O tribes of Zulu, Tsonga, Vhavenda, Xhosa, Tswana!
The One from Thembu who demolished apartheid — every chain and bar
With nothing but Majestic Justice and Courage—Halleluya!
Waged Peace and Truth — racial reconciliation — Ndiyabulela!
Bringing Black, Brown, White Together for the first time, for the future of South Africa.
Encouraging the impoverished with prosperity, the downtrodden with education, — alpha through omega;
Ever Shining forth the Spirit of Africa: Nelson Mandela.