Prarelo Paul (The Diamond Poet) & Dipalesa (The Platinum Poetess), Tembisa, Gauteng, South Africa

Mandela Day (July 4)

A day of laughter and excitement
When there's no resentment
Affection is felt
As warmth is shared
All around the world

Nations come today
To celebrate this day
A day of a man
A man of passion and compassion
A man of liberty and liberation
A man of courage and character
Oooh :The great son of the Xhosa

Iqhawe emaqhaweni!
Indoda emadodeni !
Monna motsamaya puleng enale magadima
A man of dignity and honour
Who stood still and conquered

Heelang! Osa botsa?  [A ha! Do you ask?]
I am talking about
The one who made the globe his dwelling
Who made nkgono [grandma] to get a visa
Who gave birth to heroes and heroines
Who changed many zeros
Who gave birth to our Constitution
When it lacked oxygen
He dwells in South Africa

Kera yona Afrika Borwa  [Back  in South Africa]
Where he was groomed, fed and nurtured
He was a natural so they called him a plant
As he Fought to the ground
Until the enemy felt his courage
And decided to give up
He walked with pride
Because he knew the reason deep down.

Nelson Mandela
A man of honour, respect
Courage and pride

Let us make everyday a Mandela day 💎.

© 2019 Pfarelo Paul (The Diamond Poet)
and Dipalesa (The Platinum Poetess)
A Collaboration

Zulu text:

Iqhawe emaqhaweni!
Indoda emadodeni !
Monna motsamaya puleng enale magadima

A hero of warriors!
A man among men!
The man in the rainbow has lights