The Poem: Madiba

Thou shalt live on in sobriety

As thy word did suppress captivity

( Dawn Edwards )

When of love there was dearth, based on skin one had it all and the other was nothing on this earth

Madiba came; brought back lost hope and showed once more color cannot determine humanity’s worth

( Ayman Parray )

You have fought the good fight, Madiba

South Africa is standing today, because you sacrificed yourself

( Cynthia Gcuwa )

You lead by treading as a leader of yourself, this inspired others

You understood the difficult choices are often the more powerful ones

( Saurell Boyers )

He created a school that teaches life

and education that made us who we are

( Tshepiso Majako )

Our father tata madiba, we love you all

Oh tata madiba, rest in peace

( Simbongile Dlala )

You would say "Education is the key to success".

We adore your words, Oh Madiba.

( Mbali Ngobese )

You are the hero and we love you all

Happy Birthday Nelson Rolithlathla Mandela

( Katleho Letawana Momo )

May we never forget, what sacrifice what pain

Alone in some dark dim lit prison

( Tumi Kanya )

As you stare in the face of night

with the hope that sun will rise again

( Tumi Kanya )