The Man, <br />The struggle embedded <br />In the fountain of consciousness. <br />Freedom melted in time <br />Behind cold bars! <br />Pain bravely endured <br />While the oppressors laughed! <br /> <br />The Man, <br />Symbol of Peace and Pride! <br />Physically mistreated <br />But always high in spirit! <br />Hatred never touched <br />His mind or soul! <br />Neither race nor color <br />Became an issue! <br /> <br />The Man, <br />Symbol of Wisdom and Patience, <br />Beautifully decorated <br />By the colors of the rainbow! <br />The Man, the legend, <br />Symbol of Freedom <br />For the entire humanity! <br /> <br />The Man, <br />Loved and admired <br />By the whole world! <br />Physically mistreated <br />But always spiritually alive <br />Through the mind and soul <br />Of every human with consciousness <br />And every new born! <br />To you, I dedicate, <br />This humble poem! <br />R.I.P.<br /><br />Romeo Della Valle<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/mandela-5/
