Editor,


A Farewell to a Special King

You were born in 1918 a little Tongan you were

Hugely noble the son of Tungi Mailefihi

A charismatic person charming indeed

Your days in the sporting arena we all could see



So as you grew older the nobler you were

The Leader, the teacher, the Preacher...…..

We realized the King you became 44 years of your reign



And so my beloved Majesty as you pass into history and away

I can never forget your laughter and smiling face

Just like your late mother Salote III almost Everyday



With a big heart of gold with visions to match

The Kingdom of Tonga her present and future

Was all you could catch...…...…



You taught us Education, music and sports

You opened a modern Tonga in Foreign relations abroad

You became the world...’s Peaceful Maker loving at heart

You taught us respect and deepest Love for Almighty God



I shall never forget your musical hymns

Every Sunday I remember your smiling grin

We Miss you deeply already my King

Sioasi Taufa'ahau Tupou the fourth

The late King so much



As a Tongan I...’m so proud with tears of sadness

And memories of joy and gladness

May we celebrate your life the young people of today

All I can remember is You

The King you were...…..1918 - 2006



Love

Andrew Fifita

Grandson Tevita Mafi Tupou

princeleilanialoha [at] unwired [dot] com [dot] au