This poem from Tony Haynes expresses the lasting impact of Nelson Mandela and the effect he has had on the lives of us all by performing his civic duty.
North winds blow and
Each journey of a thousand miles
Leads you to take that first step
So you go
On faith and you hold on to the
Notion that you first kept
Maybe you can change the world
At least you have to try to follow your inspiration
No change ensues without a
Dream infused with strong determination
Every step
Leads to a stepping stone
And then you feel as if you’re out there all alone
Still you go on
On faith you take it to the next phase
Under assault from a nemesis
That finds a means to
Hurt you in direct ways
And as all eyes fall upon you
Fate gives an indication that it was worthwhile
Rejoice when you reach this destination
It’s the end of your journey of a thousand miles
Change will touch the world around you
At a time when heroes wander or they roam…
…Many will follow in your footsteps
Walk in faith & find their way back home
By Tony Haynes
