Nelson Mandela Gravely Ill

The news of Nelson Mandela ill troubles me more that I ever expected it to do.  My father was keep on Politics, he says whether you like it or not Politics are everywhere and you encounter during your day whether you choose to take part in politics or not.  I understood despite being maybe eight.  My father would speak of Nelson Mandela and Steve Biko and so many atrocities which had occurred in this country.

My point is I have always been aware of Nelson Mandela.  I was 27 when he was finally released he had spent 27 years in prison.  For some reason it stuck in my mind.  by 27 I had my daughter and was settled into my career.

Imagine 27 years of your life being taken away.

so now that he is ill, all I keep thinking is he was robbed of 27 years of his life.

posted fb 30/06/13

#151 They Owe Him a Life

They owe him

They owe him a life

Some people never make it

Some people need to think twice

They owe him so much

Don’t let him die

As long as there is hope in sight

He stood for truth

He stood for justice

He stood against the evil system

That made his people bled

Incarcerated locked up for

Standing up for your rights

Songs were made to pursue his release

This system is wicked

He was in the belly of the beast

27 years

27 years that’s almost a whole life

For something that wasn’t  completely true

He kept dignified

He kept true

Then that fateful day

After they finally had there fun

Decided to let release him

Maybe to see where he woud run

He stayed true to his word

This country he would run

A term in Government

Was not enough to do all that had to be done

Now he is ill

All I can think

Look how they have treated

This African Son

Live on Nelson Mandela

Live out all your days

We will keep you in our hearts

Your name we will praise!