Only knew you from a distance
Though you spoke to me sometimes,
And I realized in an instance,
That for everyone, you made time.
You touched the hearts of so manly souls,
With your kindness and your care,
And let your own pain take its toll,
To give the needy their share.
Never did anyone hear you complain,
Of your own struggles with your pain,
Even at a distance I could see,
Your purpose in life was to teach and love thee.
You gave so much love to the tired and the old,
To the residents of the Manor you were "gold."
Everyone who knew you, in their hearts they will hold,
The memory of the kindest man, for their hearts, you stole.
Silver haired sage with a golden tongue
Sixty years of wisdom has been gained
Today's the day his praises are sung
Body and mind have been fully trained
He sees the planet in his own way
Sixty years of wisdom has been gained
Living with purpose able to play
Passion is the special gift he gives
He sees the planet in his own way
He chooses simple in the way he lives
People more important than anything
Passion is the special gift he gives
Happy Birthday together we sing
Everyone has their time to be loved
People more important than anything
Heart that's open a hand ungloved
Silver haired sage with a golden tongue
Everyone has their time to be loved
Today's the day his praises are sung
Dedicated to my friend Armand Delisle
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