Tribute Poem by Mehta Hasmukh Amathaal

Nelson Mandela is no more
We may have only words to adore
Pay respect for his noble work
Shed few tears with real words

“How can one be kept under bondage”
He believed sincerely since child age
He witnessed worst kind of apartheid
The struggle for real freedom was laid

Even though the legacy has remained
We have senselessly maintained
Its existence over mankind
On the basis of cast, creed and well defined

“Blacks can not rule over white”
They have, in fact, no place or right
He raised banner of revolt
This was just beginning n and blue from bolt

How many years of youth behind bars?
Yet he remained as an idol and star
He never hated even subjected to torture
He had in mind only country’s future

“Hate as much as you can”
Master over the art and be ardent fan
It will teach you about universal love
It was his commitment and honestly believed

Peaceful existence was his main principle
The local population never faced any problem
The white and black have existed side by side
He has been recognized worldwide

Let us pay tribute to great son
Let us have different opinion and reasons
The cast, color and creed may never go
But let us grant freedom and liberty and allow