Mandela - The Immortal Icon

The Peace Warrior of Mzansi — among heroes, a colossus! Sun of the Nation, a rare gift of Providence. Once entangled in the web of a racist succubus, Unruffled, he declares before High Justice: 'It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die! ' Silence, pregnant with dreadful menace, in court ensued. A beast of burden, consequent to an unshakeable stance. In the slammer, the 'Symbol of the Struggle' title he attained; But the Apartheid demon persisted in its Treachery. A 'Coalition of Conscience' inspired the outcry for Liberty; Plagues of sanctions shatter the manacles of Slavery, Looming on the horizon—a sight of Equality. From the abyss of darkness emerged the Institution: The Immortal Icon and mastermind of the Rainbow Nation. Author's Note: This compact synopsis of Dr Nelson Madiba Mandela is a story about his journey from The Rivonia Trial (where he was charged with Treason: an offence carrying the death penalty by Hanging) to Freedom and Democracy. He was after much... sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labour. The piece is a poetic portrait of the cosmopolitan statesman, whose enigmatic radiance of love was tested far beyond the experience flesh has to endure. It is a soulful tale about the great icon of peaceful resistance, whom upon his release from prison after serving for 27 years, was overwhelmingly elected as the first President of a democratic South Africa. May his wonderful and gentle soul continue to rest in the Bosom Of Almighty God. Mzansi is another name for South Africa—an affectionate name.