Kesley Paul

I still see your handsome face when I close my eyes

Making jokes and dancing round, taking us by surprise

Singing out those local songs, light upon your feet

You made the bitter moments feel a little more sweet

You loved your mama Bageno, you were gentle, you were strong

Even when the house was dark, your spirit was a song

Oh, Kesley Paul, you were our shield when we were living in fear

A joker and a dancer, wiping away the tears

You held Zhuto and Yaru close, kept your sisters safe from harm

You wrapped this broken family right inside your arms

I miss your voice, I miss your laugh, I'm crying for you now

But I'll love your children like you asked, I make that sacred vow

I wish I could have kept you safe, shielded you from the pain

When your daddy was a soldier bringing down the rain

We were hiding in the shadows, but you stood up brave and tall

A protective, loving brother who would catch us if we fall

Then you toured across Australia with your Uncle Kesley Mune

Now when I see folks fly away, my heart breaks way too soon

Oh, Kesley Paul, you were our shield when we were living in fear

A joker and a dancer, wiping away the tears

You held Zhuto and Yaru close, kept your sisters safe from harm

You wrapped this broken family right inside your arms

I miss your voice, I miss your laugh, I'm crying for you now

But I'll love your children like you asked, I make that sacred vow

I miss the sound of your laughter echoing down the hall

I miss your kind and handsome face, I just miss it all

You said, "Be kind to my children, love them no matter what"

And I will keep that promise with everything I've got

Oh, Kesley Paul, you were our shield when we were living in fear

A joker and a dancer, wiping away the tears

You held Zhuto and Yaru close, kept your sisters safe from harm

You wrapped this broken family right inside your arms

I'll keep playing your local songs, though I'm crying for you now

We will celebrate the love you gave, I make that sacred vow