Sidney Poitier, you were a wonder
Your talent spans from yonder
Mr. Poitier were his in how he expressed dramatics to the world
You inspired many to travel in your paths of Acting
Your footprints being your wisdom
Your achievement earned you the award to the Kingdom
You were a master in whatever role you played
Speech with assurance your character
Dramatics was your high point
You were a man who stood on principles
I remember Sidney Poitier on HEAT OF THE NIGHT with his affirmative, “THEY CALL ME MR. TIBBS”
Heaven calls you ‘EXCELLENCE”
You were extraordinary
Yet well established
It doesn’t matter what land one comes from
It’s the determination with the spirit towards effort
Those would be your very words
Your name will always be remembered
In fact, it is spread out all through Heaven
The skies have captured your spirit
Your personality earned you respect in merit
Your life surrounded inspired into possibilities
This is what you wanted all to see
You are what you want us to all be
Thank you for your gift of Acting
Thank you for showing us fulfill
You have proven where there is a way is a will
You are the cure of people of doubt in helping others to achieve their own dreams and aspirations
Your assignment is complete
Heaven announced, “Your room is ready”
Your soul rejoiced and held steady
Your spirit soared
The world applauded
Vision of essence
Your words in don’t sorrow
We will meet again
Rest in Heavenly Peace, Sidney Poitier