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Nelson Mandela
Once there lived an amazing man -
Nelson Mandela was his name.
And though he suffered much injustice,
No-one would he ever blame.
Twenty seven years he spent in prison,
And with much cruelty he would face.
And while he felt to no-one hatred,
He wished to make the world a better place.
Without bitterness or vengeance,
Everyone he understood.
And though he was badly treated,
He saw in...
Saturday 24th September 2022 5:58 pm
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