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OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

0 posted 2013-12-12 05:10 AM

MY MADIBA
12 December 2013

I have no words for you
only sobs.

The immensity of you
and the ruptured grief of me
hold me speechless.

I have no messages for you
in all the places
I can leave them.

I have no thoughts,
no opinions,
no expressions of acclamation,
nor of grief,
nor of appreciation,
nor of thanks.

Forgive me if I cannot
celebrate your life
yet.

I have no words for you,
yet,
only gasping, body-shaking sobs
my beloved Madiba.

Owl

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (12-28-2013 11:37 PM).]

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

1 posted 2013-12-12 05:49 AM

I feel for yours and the worlds loss, Diana.

M

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

2 posted 2013-12-12 06:38 AM

Thank you for your kind words and hugs, Maureen.

Owl

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

3 posted 2013-12-12 10:34 AM

He touched hearts around the world and we are all poorer at the passing of a truly good man. I know the loss is even greater for you and your countrymen - you have my sympathy.

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

4 posted 2013-12-12 11:36 AM

You are so right, Ruth. Thank you very much. On top of everything else he was completely human.

Owl

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

5 posted 2013-12-12 12:30 PM

Nelson Mandela truly embodied the change he wanted to see in the world. His light will continue to shine within the hearts of those who have been enriched immensely by his existence.

Peace.
Margherita

Gale
Senior Member

since 2013-06-10

Posts 578
Russia

6 posted 2013-12-12 03:15 PM

Oh, Diana!

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

7 posted 2013-12-12 03:24 PM

Thank you, Galina.

Owl

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

8 posted 2013-12-14 10:00 AM

helo diana, you made the best homage i read, and i know you were specially concerned as a southafican, thanks a lot

have a very nive day

yann

Amaryllis2
Junior Member

since 2013-12-08

Posts 27

9 posted 2013-12-14 10:15 AM

Heart - wrenching. Truly sometimes there just are no words.

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

10 posted 2013-12-14 10:46 AM

Thank you, Yann and Amaryllis for your compassionate support. Yes, it takes a lot to rob me of words.

Owl

secondhanddreampoet
Member Ascendant

since 2006-11-07

Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !

11 posted 2013-12-19 11:48 PM

grand-fine 'tribute' write!

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

12 posted 2013-12-20 12:12 PM

Thank you, Bruce.

Owl

luminosity
Senior Member

since 2005-11-18

Posts 813

13 posted 2013-12-27 01:14 PM

oh my, your words of grief grab mine away from me....speechless here...sigh

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

14 posted 2013-12-27 01:31 PM

Thank you, luminosity.

Owl

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

15 posted 2013-12-28 11:38 PM

A generous testimony written with sincerity and grace.

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

16 posted 2013-12-29 04:41 AM

Thank you, Karilea, for adding #1 to the title. You never disappoint!

Thank you, too, for your beautiful message.

Owl

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