Nelson Mandela - Gandhi of South Africa

by Bhaskaranand Jha Bhaskar



He had black skin to look at But white soul beneath Glowing in darkness of the world With whiteness of his good deeds, Love, compassion and selfless service, A pure, true and great soul All committed and devoted to humanity! His was a strong voice For the black poor people Long lacerated in the white corridor Due to their inhumane practices Of so-called racial distinction; An anti-apartheid hero He dethroned the apartheid rule Under the blackness of which Humanity was bleeding Both in and around Amid heart-rending woes and cries Tearing the vast firmament, For a compassionate look at their plight! And he stood alone Against the might of the white Walking on the road of freedom For liberating the black And their imprisoned soul From the clutches of the white To let them see the light of the day As their human right Heralding an era of social equality. The black Gandhi of South Africa Following the footprints of Gandhi of India Was a true harbinger of humanity Who restored the dignified freedom And inculcated a deep sense of equality In the black and the depressed classes Of South Africa and also those of the world!

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Comments on this Poem

Thank you so much Padmaja Ma'am for your beautiful comment.. feeling honoured...

bhaskaranandjhabhaskar
09-Dec-2013 00:47 AM

A heartfelt tribute to a legendary personality of recent history.

Padmaja Iyengar
08-Dec-2013 22:54 PM

Thanks Rupradha Jee and Swatantra Jee..for your nice compliments...

bhaskaranandjhabhaskar
07-Dec-2013 02:06 AM

A beautiful tribute..

swatantra
07-Dec-2013 01:07 AM

a wonderful tribute to the legend..

Rupradha
06-Dec-2013 12:25 PM