In the quiet dawn of breaking day,
A figure stands, both strong and kind,
His wisdom lights the darkest way,
His heart, a beacon for mankind.
Through trials faced, he never swayed,
With courage, he did face the storm,
In every word and act displayed,
The values that would soon transform.
His hands have built, his mind has dreamed,
A future bright with endless hope,
In every challenge, he redeemed,
The strength to rise, the will to cope.
Though time may pass and seasons change,
His legacy will still remain,
A great man’s life can so arrange,
The course of history to gain.