Oh! Ije uwa!
The journey
Has been
Rough and tough.

Grace oils
The favour
In you,
Onyemaechi?

Indeed!
Echidi'me
But man
Must hustle
Or else,
He struggles with his Chi.

Strength
Is helpless,
But Aka Chukwu
di ya,
Faith and fear
Are arch enemies.

Many sleep
In the world
Beyond,
Here you are
Snoring in gratitude.

Indeed!
Chukwuemeka,
His grace graced
You this far.

Years ago,
You crawled and walked
Today,
Grey hairs mock you.

Something
Seems to be missing,
A rib,
But fate is at work
To fish her out.

Today, 16th January,
Kiths and kins
Rejoice with you
For you are aging
In grace.