From what we heard

From what we heard
He was a great man
Full of a heart
That left many in awe

From what we heard
He was a loving man
Full of greatness
That with awe captured many

From what we heard
Nothing untoward could be said
Not even a sad
Could provoke an animal with

From what we heard
He was nothing but a spirit
A benevolent soul
And that's why we are here

I wonder what is said in silence
When no one is listening
Does silence sing him a praise
Or does it sing for his fur