HE SAW THE LIGHT

by

(For F. W. deKlerk)

He was a welcome catalyst for change.

His voice was heard, in light, above the storm;

In reason, and in hope, in cadence warm,

Beyond hate's warped ideals in scope and range.

He saw the light -- there stands his lasting form.

Let's sing his praises! Let us not forget

His virtue's a broad cloak, reflecting truth,

That should spread far, to gender love and ruth,

And banish, to a void, all vain regret.

He saw the light -- enlightened the uncouth.

He will be numbered well among the few

Who saw and wept, and blunted that grim goad

Prodding a people down a hopeless road,

Deprived of Human Rights, and comforts due.

He saw the light -- and lightened up the Load.

He is the man who turned and saw the light!

That light was pure; found kindred in his soul;

Illumined his way toward that splendid role

Portending ends to despair and to blight.

He saw the light -- and made his nation whole!

NEXT?
Why don't you look at May joy be ours
by: Joyce Hemsley
from: Sunderland, England, UK

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