Nelson Mandela by Floris van Zyl
in the crucible
twenty-seven molten years
principles annealed
heart firm against injustice
humanity reaffirmed
(originally posted December 2013 upon his passing)
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Lovely tribute.
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I appreciate that
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Reblogged this on hakariconstant and commented:
I like your poem Paul! Reminds me these two proverbs – “The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts.” – Proverbs 17:3 / “The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and a man is tested by his praise.” – Proverbs 27:21
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thanks for the reblog and the very apt scripture
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No problem! Thanks for the consistant excellence in your writings 🙂
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WOW–what a fine tribute to this man; we all feel the loss.
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thank you kindly, Caddo
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Very moving, Paul. What a man he was, and with his legacy, continues to be.
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thank you, Maggie
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A year ago, we visited South Africa. Nelson Mendela had become legendary there. We took the boat out to Robben Island were he was imprisoned, along with many other political prisoners during those years. I think the question to observe is how the next generation of leaders use their power.
Oscar
http://hermitsdoor.wordpress.com/2012/11/01/brown-sign-robbin-island-cape-town-south-africa/
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enjoyed your article – the next generation, in every place, at all times, holds the hopes for the future
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Beautiful tribute…
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Knew you’d do a beautiful tribute and you did!! What a giant of a man!
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he was, indeed
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Lovely tribute, lovely painting. Let me also take the opportunity to thank you for “liking” my poem, “Broken” http://wholefullness.com/
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it was my pleasure – and I appreciate your comment
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You’re welcome!
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Reblogged this on Poesy plus Polemics.
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Excellent tribute to Mandela!
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glad you think it measures up
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Reblogged this on OUR POETRY CORNER.
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thank you for sharing my poem with your readers
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Liked this then; like it now. A true gem.
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as was he
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Hear! Hear!!
Yes…this does him proud!
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appreciate that
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Beautiful tribute to the Father of our nation, thank you! 🙂
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your kind words are especially meaningful – thank you
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It’s my pleasure! 🙂
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I remember this–Stellar.
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thanks kindly
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Most welcome.
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