Good Night, Rolihlahla Mandela 1918-2013

my   We say good night when the light goes out. Morning comes, but the night is long.  Good Night leader. Good Night Friend.  Good Night Pioneer… a new day is possible because you stood firm.  Good Night to the Brave, the soldiers who have fallen.  Good Night to the visionary, the person who opened our eyes to change.  Good Night Tata, say the clan. Good Night Revolutionary, the label for those who color outside the lines. A true honor…. Revolutionary, you wore it well.   Good Night Mr., never met you but your legend preceded you. Good Night President.  Today is your home going, let us not forget.  Good Night Nelson Mandela, your light will shine forever during the darkest hour, the narrowest spaces in ones mind, the places where people fear change.  There will always be an instance when someone mentions you name when referring to the morning.  We turn to you for inspiration.  Good Night Madiba, I pay tribute to you.