Maxi Hayles

With campaigns established, accolades accomplished 
An honourable life, taken to the max
Championed feats, of no small measure, a nation can treasure 
Matters addressed with proficiency, the shaping of an era – equality 

Realization of rights, project legacy, impacting a wider community 
Raise the bar, unsettled below, challenging the status quo
Battles fought with justice sought, of leadership, seeking to serve 
When forces merge, mark the campaign 

The present cannot remain the same 
Confinement release, establishing peace, break the borders 
Let indifference cease, a fight for freedom, oh justice prevail
Of strategic systems – show society, with due propriety

Of political accountability, the epitome of civility 
Accrued insight of human rights, to lobby, to lead
With fairness proceed 
Catalyst creation, positive change, expansion of range

Of non discrimination, heroic determination 
A valuable service to the vulnerable 
Outreach outstanding, by example lead
Contributed equation, to influence a nation 

Of historical significance 
Sheerly profound 
With relevant reverence 
A shining light of difference 

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