When I'M Gone Remember This Tome

Stephen not Steve when I am gone A gentle man with a backbone A sense of humour that jealous patrons bemoan A un-pretentious faith that hath constance shown An innovative mindset that others copy then hone A diligent worker; an example for dilatory employees to emulate A constant companion when my mate's fealty did degenerate Civic-minded patriot even when government was stagnate and dispassionate Son who learned from his mistakes gaining his parents approbate Exhibiting a wisdom above his scholastic endeavours that others did educate