*For us Tanzanians the passing away of Nelson Mandela is a reminder of the valiant efforts made by Julius Kambarage Nyerere to support Mandela in freeing South Africa from the apartheid system of racial segregation.
Mama Africa’s heart grieves
for her two fallen legacies.
One gone in October 1999,
the other in December 2013.
Mwalimu, you were a valued fighter
defined by integrity and honour.
Madiba, you taught us virtues
of forgiveness and gentleness.
You both gave us humility,
stepping down when it was time.
Yes, someday you will return
triumphantly with your trademarks.
Mwalimu, a teacher,
reassuring with a baton.
Madiba, a healer,
remedying with a salute.
Till then your growls linger on;
African giants of 20th century.
Zidumu fikra za Mwalimu!
Amandla Awethu Madiba!
©Gloria D. Gonsalves
Babumsagaty
December 7, 2013 - 8:35 am ·wainuz makn wa afrka
rupia emmanuel
December 7, 2013 - 2:22 pm ·RIP madipa tulikupenda sana kwa ww na mwaaaalim mlikua watetez wa afrika
Lelo Munis
December 9, 2013 - 11:50 pm ·Thanks for these words of honor and memory.
Madiba’s first country to visit was Tanzania, Mwalimu inssue him with first passport. Madiba’s memoir of arriving on Tanzania was so profound and supprised.
The work of these two people will live to every conciouse African.