Legendary Icon
Roland Bankole Marke
Friday, April 28, 2008
He’s
a legendary icon; injustice personified
That epitomizes Africa's indicted ancestry:
In apartheid's homegrown dehumanization.
Branded criminal of whim, baseless crime:
Mandela’s name on US terrorist-watch list,
Essence of freedom: it’s liberation or death.
He
carried a cross, lifetime crown he wears.
Robust inspiration as celebrated unification:
Africa wears face akin to Nelson Mandela’s.
Immortal empowerment that’s unshakeable
And wedged sharp dent on wall of freedom:
Symbol of heroism with electric inspiration.
Like eloquent poetry he's really living peace,
His silence nailed detractors to nothingness,
And institutionalized like a malignant cancer
Xenophobia and exploitation happily married.
Beacon of freedom always denounces violence
Equality and dignity are relatively resurrected
Humanity should emulate passionate Mandela.
Roland Bankole Marke © 2008 Roland is a Sierra Leonean writer: visit his website on: www.Rolandmarke.com