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“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” ― Nelson Mandela”

I feel like I am holding my breath.

Both in unending gratitude for Madiba who was born captive, but will die a free man. Amandla!….. an in-depth sadness as we await his passing.

He may be but a man, but I firmly believe giants walk amongst us.

Madiba has given us enough, we must let him go.

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-x-

Through all the days that eat away
At every breath that I take
Through all the nights I’ve lain alone
In someone else’s dream, awake
All the words in truth we have spoken
That the wind has blown away
It’s only you that remains with me
Clear as the light of day

o siyeza, o siyeza , sizofika webaba noma
(we are coming, we are coming, we will arrive soon)
O siyeza, o siyeza, siyagudle lomhlaba
(we are coming, we are coming, we are moving across this earth)
Siyawela lapheshaya lulezontaba ezimnyama
(we are crossing over those dark mountains)
Lapha sobheka phansi konke ukhulupheka
(where we will lay down our troubles)

A punch drunk man in a downtown bar
Takes a beating without making a sound
Through swollen eyes he sways and smiles
’cause noone can put him down
Inside of him a boy looks up to his father
For a sign or an approving eye
Oh, it’s funny how those once so close and now gone
Can still so affect our lives

o siyeza, o siyeza , sizofika webaba noma
(we are coming, we are coming, we will arrive soon)
O siyeza, o siyeza, siyagudle lomhlaba
(we are coming, we are coming, we are moving across this earth)
Siyawela lapheshaya lulezontaba ezimnyama
(we are crossing over those dark mountains)
Lapha sobheka phansi konke ukhulupheka
(where we will lay down our troubles)

– Johnny Clegg

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7 responses to ““It always seems impossible until it’s done.” ― Nelson Mandela””

  1. Here in South Carolina, USA I ,as are many more here across the world, share your feelings.

    Please know my best wishes and support are yours.

    My words are so inadequate.

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  2. Yvonne Griffin avatar
    Yvonne Griffin

    A beautifull tribute to a GIANT amongst men!

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  3. Every time I read about Madiba,my eyes tear up. So sad, but also so inspiring. A life well lived. Thanks for this post. I have been wanting to write something, but didn’t have the right words…

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    1. Thank you for such a lovely response.

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  4. I agree. It is time to let go. I don’t think there will ever be another like him in our country but it’s time to let go.

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  5. An awesome tribute to the father of the nation “He may be but a man, but I firmly believe giants walk amongst us.”

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Mom to many, wife to SirNoid. Lover of water, walks in the shade and all things purple.