The Legend Of Mandela Poem by Francis Duggan

He forgave those who sinned against him with a grudge he could not live
A credit to Humanity is the man who can forgive
Great compassion and empathy for others he does show
The legend of Mandela through the centuries will grow
The great Nelson Mandela in the twilight of his life span
South Africa's elder Statesman a thorough gentleman
His Nation's first democratically elected President the one admired Worldwide
True greatness of the great one can never be denied
For decades a prisoner in Robin Island but his jailers he forgave
A person of forgiveness and compassionate and brave
The biography of his life is a story worth the read
It truly can be said of him by good example he does lead
Admired by people in every Country far from South Africa's Shore
The legend of Nelson Mandela will live forever more.