madiba

madiba was born
like any other man,
the path he chose,
to take a stand.
to change what
was wrong
while still believing
that there was good.
even after the tortures
and miseries he withstood.
a man who never lost hope
nor let go of his dreams.
with great courage and
tenacity,
he triumphed over the
worst of man's schemes.
madiba the world has lost
its brightest of lights.
on angels wings you now soar,
and the world bids you
good night.