Akeloz PHD tribute to Dupez
*Farewell, My Captain*
The world has grown cold,
and the silence is deep,
A sorrow so heavy,
it breaks me to weep.
Death, in its cruelty, has stolen my guide,
Leaving a pain that I simply can’t hide.
Ratego, my anchor, "The Dupezz," my friend,
I never imagined your journey would end too soon.
For who will now call me 'Jakababa' with pride?
Who will now walk as a leader by my side?
You welcomed my spirit, so open and free,
With all of my cantagarances, you accepted me.
Ratego, my anchor, "The Dupezz," my friend,
I never imagined your journey would end too soon
We fought for your life through the fear and the dread,
By the hope in our hearts and the tears that we shed.
From Lwak Mission Hospital, chasing the light,
To Bondo, to Kisumu, we stood in the fight.
We truly believed you’d return to our side,
Never knowing you’d cross to the ultimate divide.
Ratego, my anchor, "The Dupezz," my friend,
I never imagined your journey would end too soon
To know you are gone, that you’ll never walk in,
Shatters the heart where your friendship had been.
"Awuoro tho!" It is so hard to bear,
To wake up and realize you're no longer there.
Ratego, my anchor, "The Dupezz," my friend,
I never imagined your journey would end too soon
Nind gi kwe, osiepa, find rest in the peace,
Where all the pain and the struggles will cease!
Ratego, my anchor, "The Dupezz," my friend,
I never imagined your journey would end too soon.
Adupe rest in peace.
Adupe rest in power.
Adupe rest in peace
Adupe rest in power.