You were God’s gift, exquisite and special

The Creator God himself had this beautiful idea – Nigel Forbes,

For this he did choose mum, Joan’s and dad Brian’s love chords; Fearfully and wonderfully made was Nigel,

Brought forth as the second family gift,

Exquisite and special, heaven’s lift; He did grow and blossom,

At St. Peter’s we all met, the nation’s microcosm;

An epitome of discipline and handsomeness,

The perfect student, full of cleverness and goodness;

At school, he did mature, Academic goals and rugby colours he did ensure;

Studies and sports blending seamlessly in the life of Nigel,

The Peterite fraternity’s Rigel; Indeed the brightest star of Orion, Nigel the champion,

For that is what Nigel means, Our beloved companion;

From school to society,

The gift to the nation, par excellence; He shone on and off the rugby playing field,

To the USA he went, Graduate studies to pursue; Human resources and human flourishing in the corporate world his passion,

He catalysed the transformation of the world of business and trade, his mission,

A more humane structure for the good of all, his vision;

An exemplary husband to Onitha, A doting father to Tashiya and Annya;

The family unit cherished and concretised;

For he knew thereby, that living in the world would be melodiously harmonised,

A reflection of heaven on earth, For that was his philosophy that many do search;

A gentleman with many friends, And we all to the Lord God do commend,

A beloved, precious brother and friend;

Lymphoma and COVID can never undo the poem Nigel,

For he is the celestial Rigel,

The Creator God’s masterpiece, Now forever more heaven’s centrepiece!

Dr. A.J. Morel