Ode to Sir Paul Reeves v2

What a magnificent servant you were, serving God and man in plight, Nothing but your quiet demeanor to disarm the most cantankerous and disagreeable alike. You served the church, a beacon in the storm, Your gentle voice is a balm to every soul. You served the public, a master of your art, Your legacy is a garden where compassion grows. You lived to serve and thought nothing of it Now your bright spark has vanquished, and only a memory remains of you, Recalling what you have done has destined you to fame. We who remain are lessened by our absence. Salute you and your deeds, We take heed of your lessons. So farewell, dear friend, and think of us fondly, As you reside in your heavenly abode, While we below something to fill the hole in our hearts. You have left behind your spirit, which will forever guide us.