For Nelson Mandela Poem by Richard Wlodarski
For Nelson Mandela
In Robben Island
Prison of such death
No bed to sleep on
Not even plumbing
They robbed you of life
Such damn racist pigs
And you were the lamb
Sacrificial one
Soon to be lone wolf
Howling for freedom
Freedom was finally won
For you and South Africa
Short lived freedom for you
On this mortal coil
Heaven welcomed Saint
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12/6/2025 11:55:03 PM # 1.0.0
And he did, Richard. One of the greatest souls ever lived on earth. Sacrificed his lived, spent decades in the prison… among the greatest men… Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa.. Very rare is this species.
In total agreement, Poet Menon. The world needs more souls like him and those you mentioned! Especially, in today's crazy world!