He is one of the very few “men of
honor” in my list. My grueling journey in the attempt to make a small impact in
my own little life has compelled me to commend this man for changing the world
behind bars. He was a man who stood by his wise and kind words and a man who lived
for his dreams. Only he was willing to trade the dignity of being a black scholar
at that time for the dignity of being a regular free man. I used think of him as just a freedom fighter who
liberated South Africa from Apartheid. Through time however, I have learned that he wasn't just a freedom fighter, he was also a symbol of a real man. He is the reason why so many black men and women have
a place they call home.
Since I read his autobiography, “A long
way to Freedom,” he had become a significant inspiration and a recipe for many
of my principles that guide me through life’s maze. I also recently read
“A Conversation With Myself,” which made me reminisce the pleasing feel of his
words.
"It matter not how straight the
gate
How charged with punishments the
scroll
I am the master of my fate
I am the captain of my soul”
-Nelson Mandela-
1918-2013
The world truly lost yet another magnificent
man. It deeply saddens me to declare a true super hero as the late Nelson
Mandela.
His legacy lives on…
His name remains above his grave
May he rest in peace!
