Regnier: Haitian Prince

Regnier: Haitian Prince Regnier, Advocate, Haitian Prince, Just as the sun rises from darkness keep, And with it shadows of night gone since A new tomorrow wakens you from sleep. A sprightly leap towards heaven you bound Each breath a gift from an almighty power; An enduring peace, you've finally found Earth's memories past. Bells chime the new hour. Man's inhumanity to man in Earth's bosom hides A deep, dark abyss with scourges filled; Human dignity, power, and wealth divides, Yet nought but walls nurturing poverty we build. Frail Haitian boats, no port to fall, God's souls thirsting for life, seeking new heights; Regnier, you championed justice, heeded the call, For man is much more than a bundle of rights. Through orbs of light on angel's wings Fly serene in slumber, nestle 'till dawn; Your saxophone, a regal sacrament sings, Princely ace in the pack from which you were drawn. And as you alight to greet the new day, May the rights you advocated echo in refrain; Perhaps we've learnt the way from you, Regnier, Your filial duty to God proclaimed forever, and again. "Jeeny candle" is a Wikimedia Commons graphic.