Last Song of Summer

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Summer sings a sad farewell
As her colours begin to fade;
The rich verdant greens
Of lawns and trees will soon
Begin to change, as autumn
Hovers in the air and the breeze
Whispers that fall is near.

The bright begonias nod their heads
In their sunny, sheltered beds
Knowing full well their time is short,
But content to spread their blissful
Cheer to all who pass them by.
Again, farewell to summer as she
Travels north where welcome arms
Anticipate her with delight.

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©Denise G Allen, 22 March 2014 05:25

Madiba – A Final Farewell

Quote from
Nelson Mandela

Madiba – A Final Farewell

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He was just a boy,

Born in the land ‘cross the Kei,

A boy who grew into a man,

A champion of democracy.

A man who noticed inequality,

Whose conscience was stirred

And who tried to change his world.

Madiba, we thank you,

You did your very best,

You became an icon,

But you were just a man,

Loved by all ~

But only a man.

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©Denise G Allen, 13 December 2013 20:36

Farewell 2

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I can only see

One single solitary star

Way up high in the sky

And I wonder if he sees me.

God bless Madiba –

Let him be at peace –

Bless our precious land and

Bless our rainbow nation.

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©Denise G Allen, 11 December 2013 04:40