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Gentle now gone

Gentle now gone

There is no fitting tribute 
To a great leader 
Only tears in the river 
There are no words brother 
Only what God does deliver 
We have all died a little today 
For the man of greatness 
Gentle now gone 

Words by Nelson Mandela

On his opposition to apartheid: 

"During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." - Statement at the opening of his defence in the Rivonia treason trial, April 20, 1964.

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Jai Masters

thank you Chris, one has to admire 

a man like this; from "terrorist"

to prisoner and then statesman,

what a life!  Making Jai's life look 

very simple :) 

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Tina Moore

excellent tribute jai . a man worthy of all our thanks .a great peace-maker who will live on in the memory of all races . well written jai   tina x

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Jai Masters

Tina lets thank this man for what he 

achieved, peaceful transition 

compared to Syria!!

thank uuuuu

and merry Christmas :) 

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Tina Moore

great piece jai and merry christmas also , in peace i hope  :)    tina x

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Jai Masters

Thanks Tina, in peace for sure we come. 

Best wishes Jai :) 

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Random Enigma

A very strong, thoughtful post.  Very well done!

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