The distant journey that the Lord
Has set before you stare you in the face each day
A journey filled with mixed blessings and hope
A journey worth taking
Just like Abraham, you vacated the pleasures of this world
To seek the higher calling
62 shows your commitment to God’s calling
You were born a leader
For a leader is greater than a leader
You led us with integrity, passion and gave us direction
To others, you are a great leader
But to us, you are a hero
So, we say 62 shows the blessings of God on your life
Your feat over the years cannot be described with words
Or composed with strings and tambourines or played on the ancient bamboo flute
We are who we are
Because your turn dirges into beautiful songs
We call you TEACHER
Because through your teachings we are inspired
Inspired to face the problems that impregnate life
Spirit-filled
Holy Ghost inspired
Anointed with deep interpretation of the WORD
You are the shepherd that guides your flock to safety
62 is the beginning of what the Lord has set in motion
You are a prophet
We crown you a prophet
Your inspiring words and wisdom
Can metamorphose a nobody into somebody
Just like Ezekiel, your inspiring words
Can resurrect dead situations and breathe life into them
Dotted around the globe are your beautiful works
Born local but gone global
62 looks good on you and we celebrate you
There are leaders and there are leaders
Your leadership has written many lives stories
You are a leader with great virtues
Your name will be remembered through the ages
Your name carries deep philosophical meanings
That lucidly depicts your virtues
M – Stands for Meek
Your modesty is admirable
You are gifted with wisdom
You are indeed an inspiration to us and generations unborn
E – Stands for Excellence
Your commitment to excellence is unmatchable
Your desire to see us live excellent lives is noticeable
Your yearnings to have it imprinted on our hearts is commendable
And your passion to have screwed in our minds is admirable
Indeed, when we see your works, we see excellence
N – stands for Noble
There is nothing so kingly as kindness
And nothing so royal as truth
Your desire to seek out and help people makes you special
Your life is a true reflection of the intricacies of the Word of God
S – stands for Selflessness
We cannot make bargains for blisses
Nor catch them like fishes in nets
But we can call you father
Your act of service and passion for your flock is indescribable
We are who we are because of your selfless act
A – stands for Affection
Your love for us is not indented
But wholeheartedly aligned
Aligned with the vision God placed in your heart for His people
He watered the soil of your heart so you can plant seeds
Seeds that will germinate bearing fruits
Fruits that today’s generation and those unborn will benefit from
62 is a clear definition of God’s love for you
O – Stands for Obedience
How can we sing of thy praises?
If you did not obey the voice of God
Just like little Samuel in the temple of Eli,
You responded to your call and never looked back
Your obedience to God’s calling has helped us find our purpose in life
T – Stands for Trustworthy
A true leader is defined by his character
His life becomes a true testament for his people
Your character reflects who you are
We call you leader, father and teacher
Because we can trust you
Your life has become a mirror through which we see ourselves
A – Stands for Anointed
Your heart is hefty with the burden of Africa
Africa’s liberation will not come from the east or west
For we must scribble our own story and tell it
The passion with which you speak about Africa’s liberation
Shows the anointing on your life
The anointing to see Africa liberate herself
From the shackles of stagnation, retrogression, and small thinking
This is depicted in your messages
You’re a generational thinker
B – Stands for Blessing
You are blessed
We call you a blessing
Your life’s story reflects God’s blessing on your life
For many daughters have done well, but you have excelled them all
I – Stands for Integrity
You were laden with doubt
The critics sang your downfall
And prophesied that your dreams will not see the break of dawn
But the Lord spoke on your behalf
All your critics silenced
You who have led us with boldness, courage, and integrity
You exemplify the things you say
And have kept your mind, body, and character clean
We cling unto faith because of you
L – Stands for Leadership
We shall sing of your praises and feat
And jot them not on the sand at the seashore
Allowing the waves to wash them away
Just like the great hunter KADI
You have led us with boldness, courage, and with integrity
You who led us with example
Motivate with respect
Unwrap talents and abilities
And open our minds to new worlds
A leader is not a leader
A leader is he that never gives up on his people
A leader is You
You are a leader
As we celebrate your 62nd Birthday
Our mouths shall be whet with your praises
We shall compose songs of songs for you
And write poems in several stanzas to celebrate you
On this day,
We shall make eloquent speeches
Propose a toast
And hug each other with beautiful wishes in our minds for you
For a star is born
We shall speak in tongues of tongues
And fill the barrels of hearts with prayers for you
62 is the beginning
The beginning of greater works
The beginning of extraordinary achievements
The beginning of territorial influence
Mensa Otabil
A name that will linger on for centuries to come
Happy 62nd Birthday
© E. Nii Ayi Solomon
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