1. He generously bestows blessings every day
Lavishly pouring them out, unstinting and free

2. Like rain pouring down at dawn
As rich as one who never knew want can be

3. A shining star people’s faces glow in his light
So the years shine and generosity excels

4. A sharp sword, sheathed by restraint, but if
Resolve draws it, traditional glory prevails

5. The pillar of faith - when times grew mean
And the age was miserly, lacking all chivalry

6. Tyrannical about money, yet freely he spends it
And when holding power, rules with equity

7. Yes, hosting guests in the wings of night
And defending the weak - epitome of nobility

8. Sage advice when perplexed, leaving
The wise helpless as failing deputies

9. Dispelling darkness with brilliant flashes of truth
Extemporized, until the knotty becomes clear

10. Returning dignity to the difficult and veiled
After turmoil - steadfast, true, and sincere

11. Loyal in friendship, faithful to his word
Truthful in promise, a friend who'll never tire

12. Today, peace for him is a debt of honor
Ever gentle, never bored or irate

13. Glowing in his presence, his face greeting
Hopeful hearts kindly, though awkward and shy

14. Exceeding in generosity, believing restraint
Would be meanness, and thrift something vile

15. A companion is but shade and shelter
Waistband for one laid bare, honor for the reviled

16. A lifetime of nights to come, tributes compiled