'OUR PAUL'

OUR PAUL

He's not just any Frenchman
He's not just any man
He's more than a guitar picker
In a small country band;
He's more than a gourmet cook
Inside a fancy mall
He's a diamond in the rough
He's 'our Paul'.

When he's frying pork scraps
Or when he's driving fast
He is always genuine
Does not live in the past;
Sometimes it's a struggle
To find an English word
Don't try to teach him:
"What do you mean by 'verb'?"

He's had his health concerns
But is always optimistic
Pickin', cooking, shopping
Never seen him go ballistic;
He's not just a Bluenoser
He's everybody's friend
And he'll be there for you & I
Until the very end.

So we are blessed to have him
Even in small increments
Especially on the radio
Playing his instrument;
He should be on the Opry
Or playing major league ball
But we are really very glad
That he is just 'our Paul.'