Friday, December 6, 2013

55: Mandela

The day the Old Father died, nations mourned. They sang in every tongue of his sacrifice and deeds, and though countless tears were shed, millions smiled because, thanks to him, they could.

I was but one that day, but it was the first day I lived as if I alone could make a real difference.
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FFF-55 Vol. LXV. Tell a story in exactly 55 words. Go see G-Man. Dedicated to the life of Nelson Mandela, July 18, 1918-December 5, 2013.
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8 comments:

  1. Brian MillerDecember 6, 2013 at 11:11:00 AM EST

    imagine if we all lived like that...and took this inspiration and actually did something with it...

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  2. AnonymousDecember 6, 2013 at 11:36:00 AM EST

    Beautiful tribute. He truly is a man to be admired.

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  3. G-ManDecember 6, 2013 at 1:43:00 PM EST

    Sacrificing and dedicating his whole life for freedom and human dignity, makes him a great man. Thanks for making this your post for today.
    Loved your tribute 55
    Thanks for playing and sharing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  4. Alice AudreyDecember 6, 2013 at 1:48:00 PM EST

    He was a great man. We were all blessed by his existence.

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  5. Yvonne OsborneDecember 6, 2013 at 2:01:00 PM EST

    I've ready many tributes today. Your's is one of my favorites. "Millions smiled because thanks to him, they could."

    Thanks.

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  6. author.nara.maloneDecember 6, 2013 at 3:22:00 PM EST

    He is a shining example of what one person can do.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 6, 2013 at 4:05:00 PM EST

    one alone - well crafted ~

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  8. MargaretDecember 12, 2013 at 6:37:00 PM EST

    A life - worthy of reflection.

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