Okechukwu’s Musings: Poetry, People and Places

Tag: Mandela

  • Letter: Heal today

    Dear Friends, I often talk about forgiveness because someone out there needs to let go. Life is designed so people may not always get what they want or wish for. As a result, disappointments, heartbreaks, hurt, betrayal, and pain are unfortunately part of life. Being good does not guarantee others will be good to you.…

  • Mandela by David Thane Cornell #WPD2019

    Arrested by the terror of the times, His faith was not belied; Daily thousands of deaths he lived, Thousands of lives he died. His fugitive dream was captured by A nation’s trusting eyes, His jailers could not see beyond Where the walls of valor rise. Confessed and blessed for giving his life, He never counted…

  • The Lion sleeps

    The nights are strange No growls, no grunting The nights are cold Not for the icy wind But for noisy beasts That prowl the night The scent of grass The dews on it And wet mattresses But the nights are strange And all seem to be glad Oh the Lion sleeps For Mandela