Madiba

Beautiful green land witnessed your birth

When your eyes opened light was shed everywhere

Strong South African soul!

Strong human soul!

Greatness was not your goal

Justice is all your heart longed

A real fighter!

A real leader!

Education is the core you once said

You never gave up!

Your body was jailed, but not your soul

They tried to extinguish the fire in your heart, but they failed

You were stronger than that

You were stronger than all the evil

Free thinker, free soul!

Revenge was not in your dictionary

You decided to learn the language of your enemy

You decided to pour forgiveness on your oppressors

Sacrifice, tears, separation…all you trade for your people

Love and forgiveness you taught us

You are not longer with us, but your thoughts, your love, your example will forever dwell in our hearts

Not only on your beautiful land, but on all corners of our world

Magic smile, wise eyes!

The world will never forget you, Tata!

God is hearing how grateful we are for having sent you to this world

The greatest, the humblest, the wisest!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Madiba!