Mandela and me
Grandad February 1st, 2011
It was the old Anniversary yesterday.
I forgot, but seeing as Herself forgot too, it didn’t make much difference.
Thirty six years! Fuck!!
Nelson Mandela only did twenty seven years on Robben Island, and he got a Nobel Prize.
I did longer than that and what did I get? Grief.
Nelson Mandela only did twenty seven years, and he became president of his country.
I did nine years more and what did I get? Earache.
Nelson Mandela only did twenty seven years, and he got the adulation of the entire world.
I did a lot longer than that and what did I get? A hole in the credit card.
If I had a chance to go back, would I do it all again?
Probably.
I’m a pushover.
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