(A tribute to Nelson Mandela) br br Have you ever observed a lion bound? br Or witnessed the ants freely running around br Did you ever stop to ponder your destiny? br Journeying beyond your daily responsibility br What is the purpose of tomorrow? br If there is no comfort in times of sorrow br Could you clarify the functionality of masculinity? br And explain the multiplicity of femininity br Nelson Mandela, you have given us a proud legacy br Thus to future generations you are legendary br You have thought us your people to forgive br And have shown us that only in love can we live br Your life displayed the fundamentals of greatness br And uncovered the power of selflessness br br We thank you for giving us back our home br A paradise where all of mankind has made their own br You have suffered inconceivable cruelty br To ensure the preservation of our humanity br As a people, our coming together in celebration br Demonstrates to you our sincere love and appreciation br We recognize the relevance and power of spirituality br While experiencing the beauty of our freedom in unity br Your life has become the essence of the human story br One of love and resolve, equality and destiny br You are a hero internationally and not only in Africa br So the world pauses to say happy birthday, Nelson Mandelabr br Astell Collinsbr br