Nelson Mandela

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Nelson Mandela


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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
(born 18 July 1918) is a South African anti-apartheid activist, revolutionary and politician who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, the first to be elected in a fully representative, multiracial election.



His administration focused on dismantling apartheid's legacy, and cutting racism, poverty and inequality. Politically a democratic socialist, he served as president of the African National Congress (ANC) political party from 1991 to 1997. Internationally, Mandela was the Secretary-General of the Non-Aligned Movement from 1998 to 1999.
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Poetry cannot block a bullet or still a sjambok,
but it can bear witness to brutality,
thereby cultivating a flower in a graveyard.


Praying for Nelson
He taught the world forgiveness
And we need him still

. Res John Burman, March 2013 .

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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
(18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013)




Honoring Nelson Mandela.
"Morning mist in East Africa", Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995) - 1991.
source :　Ukiyo-e & sumi-e facebook


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Mandela's history in Japan
Former South African president Nelson Mandela visited Japan three times.
The first time was in October 1990 at the invitation of the Japanese government. This was 8 months after he was released from prison following more than 27 years behind bars.
His title then was the vice president of the African National Congress.

Mandela met the prime minister at the time, Toshiki Kaifu and other ruling and opposition party officials. He delivered a speech in the Diet, calling for Japan's support to abolish his country's apartheid policies.
About 30,000 people came to a meeting in Osaka. This prompted wider support for Mandela among Japanese people, leading to a greater anti-apartheid movement in Japan.

Mandela's second visit was in April 1991. He was invited as a guest speaker by the International Press Institute or IPI to a world meeting held in Kyoto.

His third visit was realized in July 1995, a year after he became president following the abolition of apartheid.

As a state guest, Mandela met the Emperor and the Empress. He also met with the then prime minister Tomiichi Murayama and expressed his gratitude for Japan's support for his country's nation-building efforts.
source : NHK world news



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le vieux lion sud-africain
a fermé les yeux
~ invaincu

the old south-african lion
has closed his eyes
~ undefeated

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les sud-africains
ont perdu leur père
~ goodbye, Nelson

the people of South Africa
have lost their father
~ goodbye, Nelson

Roger Amade, December 5, 2013

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invisible,
this ghost haunts apartheid ...
Black Pimpernel

Pat Geyer

"Disguising himself as a chauffeur, Mandela travelled the country incognito, organising the ANC's new cell structure and a mass stay-at-home strike for 29 May.
Referred to as the "Black Pimpernel" in the press – a reference to Emma Orczy's 1905 novel The Scarlet Pimpernel – the police put out a warrant for his arrest."
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beyond life
he still encourages
all of us

Hideo Suzuki



bright star
the Great Leader's legacy
for mankind

Willie Bongky


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I wipe a tear
on hearing Mandela's demise-
late night news

speaker after speaker
eulogising Nelson Mandela-
rainy stadium

Mandela death-
chants of freedom songs
render the air




and these are the last of Mandela's demise.


church congregation-
Mandela's large portrait
smiles at them

Qunu Hills-
three copters carrying
three massive flags

the 21 gun salute
render the Qunu ai -
Mandela burial

Andrew Otinga, Kenya


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brightest star
just vanished from galaxy...
the dimmer sky

Amrao Gill


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